Bedi is Back

was not sure if I would be

able to reinvent my life post my baby’s birth. But I am

glad I have done it,” says Bedi,who gave birth to a baby boy last June,after 12 years

of marriage.

Bedi was swamped with offers soon after her delivery,but she took it slow. “While I was shedding my maternity weight,I was offered a cookery show. I,however,wanted to come back only when I felt good about myself,” says Bedi,who started out on television way back in 1994 when she played the title role of a feisty reporter in Shanti. She was then seen in a supporting role in Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,and later on,as the antagonist Mandira in Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. It was her stint on the cricket show Extraaa Innings,that made her and her noodle-strapped blouses a household name.

Over the years,she has hosted over 150 corporate events,shows and awards. However,television is still closest to her heart. So when JJWS was offered to her this year,she could not refuse. She hosted the first season and was aware of the shoot schedules. “Right now,once a week shoot schedule suits me best,” she confirms. The show,like last time,has winners and runners-up from various singing competitions competing for the title of the ‘Superstar’. This time around,Shaan and Shantanu Moitra are the judges. “Contestants can perform blues,jazz or even hip-hop versions of the songs they pick. If someone’s doing folk,then he/she will be provided with instruments that are required,” she explains.

Besides this music show,Bedi is not keen on taking up any assignment as of now. “For now,being a mom makes me the happiest person. I sometimes ask myself,why didn’t I do this earlier?” Bedi and her husband,Raj Kaushal now plan to adopt a baby girl.