MUMBAI: Before she became a household name with her turn as the vamp Mandira Kapadia in Ekta Kapoor’s serial Kyunki Saas Kabhi Bahu Thi, actor Mandira Bedi’s first notable role was the shy Preeti Singh in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. However, despite the stupendous success of the film, Mandira wasn’t seen in films for a long time.

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Mandira revealed that she was certain that she would be typecast. “So, on TV, I was playing this very strong character. But, in films, it happened that if you are playing somebody’s sister or sister-in-law or a second lead, then you are a kind of typecast to play those kinds of roles only,” the actor added. Mandira bagged the role of Preeti after her television debut in Shanti.

Talking about life after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, she said, “Post Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, I was offered only those kinds of roles in the film industry…the shy girl.” She refused those offers as she had no interest in playing these roles as on television, she was portraying a head-strong character. “For a while, I didn’t do any movies after DDLJ…”

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When the film completed 25 years in 2020, Mandira Bedi shared a post with the caption, “It’s wonderful to have been a part of a film that has made cinema history on many counts. I have changed a lot life has changed a lot. But red is still the color of love.”

Credit: The Indian Express