Mandira Bedi made her acting debut in 1994 with the iconic television series Shanti and the same year, she signed a role in Shah Rukh Khan–Kajol blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Nearly a decade later, she found herself in a completely new arena — sports broadcasting — when she became one of the first women to host the ICC Cricket World Cup. Her journey, however, was far from easy. Mandira faced harsh criticism; she was labeled “dumb” and people doubted for her ability to discuss cricket on a serious platform. Yet, through confidence, preparation, and perseverance, she silenced her critics. In doing so, she not only carved her own space in a male-dominated field but also helped change perceptions about women’s participation in cricket — both on and off the field.

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