The DY Patil stadium witnessed a historic night on Saturday with the inaugural Women's Premier League game between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, there was another highlight that caught fans' attention - the presence of Mandira Bedi, an ambassador of women's empowerment and a sports presenter, as a broadcaster for the event. Fans not only felt nostalgic upon seeing Mandira, but they also showed their love for her on social media by sharing pictures of her at the venue with captions.
Here's all you need to know about Mandira Bedi.
Mandira Bedi was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, in 1972. She attended St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, where she earned a degree in Economics.
Mandira Bedi made her acting debut with the TV series "Shanti" in 1994.
Mandira Bedi has been a vocal advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality.
In 2003, Mandira Bedi became a household name for her role as the host of the first-ever Women's Cricket World Cup.
Her stint as a host on cricket-related shows like the Indian Premier League and ICC Cricket World Cup garnered her immense popularity.
She has been involved in campaigns to raise awareness about issues like breast cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Apart from cricket, Mandira Bedi has been involved in other sports like football and kabaddi.
She has also acted in several Bollywood and South Indian films, as well as TV shows.
Mandira Bedi has transitioned into fashion design, launching her own line of sarees and clothing accessories.
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