Mandira Bedi on competing with husband Raj Kaushal’s death: Sorrow has no shortcut, but we choose to celebrate Hindi film news
In a very hearty conversation recently, Mandira Bedi reflected her husband, filmmaker Raj Kaushal on the pain of losing, who died at the age of 50. Heart attackHe allegedly shared that navigating through grief was an intensive personal journey, which did not offer any shortcuts. The actress and TV presenter opened up that the first year of her death was the most difficult for her and her two children, Veer and Tara, as she tried to face deep losses.Speaking on YouTube channel The Full Circle, Mandira is believed to have been expressed how the first year was evacuated – from celebrating birthdays to anniversary and festivals like Diwali. This milestone, he said, brought a wave of sorrow, often leaves her desire to close himself and cry for hours. Each “first” without Raj was described as a challenge, he had no choice but to bear.He had also allegedly talked about how his daughter Tara spent a few months with Raj before he passed, she was adopted 8-9 months ago. However, his son Veer shared a deep bond with his father, and his heart broke. Mandira ever stopped her from expressing her grief and said that she dismissed the old beliefs like “not crying boys”. Instead, he encouraged him to flow his feelings independently, assuming that only by doing so he could one day remember the king that with a smile instead of tears.
Mandira shared that although she follows all traditional mourning rituals-one month and one year puja-they eventually did not mark the anniversary of Raj’s death as the day of sadness. He allegedly questioned what was the benefit of holding such a sad reminder. Instead of focusing on the loss, she preferred to honor Raj on her birthday every year, organizing a special puja and featured her favorite dishes. According to him, this Sunday afternoon meal tradition, surrounded by friends and laughter, was his way to celebrate his life.She also admitted that when she still feels a feeling of sadness on the anniversary of her death, she does not want her children to grow up and add the day with grief. Instead, she wants her father to remember for the joy and heritage she left behind.Mandira also revealed a deep personal ritual allegedly, which she did every day since Raj’s passing – offered her to pray. In those cool moments, she thanks her to her children, the house they share, and the system he sets. Even she apologizes for a difficult time in her marriage, showing how love, loss, and therapy continued to move forward in their journey.
