Mandira Bedi: We're adopting a baby girl very soon

Mandira Bedi made it big on the small screen with hit serials like Shanti and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

After a brief stint as cricket show and reality television host, the actress returns to acting with Anil Kapoor starrer 24 (adapted from the hit American show starring Kiefer Sutherland), in which she plays government agent Nikita Rai -- based on Nina Meyers from the original show.

In this interview, the actress explains why we didn't see her act more often and reveals her future plans.

What was your reaction when you were offered a part in 24?

When I got a call from Ajinkya Deo (Marathi actor and brother of 24 director Abhinay) for the 24 meeting, I put the phone down and screamed to my husband, ‘I think it’s for the Nina Myers character’.

I love her character and completely relate to her. When I first met Abhinay sir, I was wearing denims and in one of the meetings, he said he wanted similar clothes for my character on the show.

I think I look like her (smiles).

Anil Kapoor (who plays the lead character in the show) lifted my shoes and said, ‘Where are your heels? I am so used to seeing Sonam (his actress daughter) wearing eight-inch heels, and look at you.’