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Pooja Bedi
An irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired
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What does she miss the most about her mother?
"Her physical presence, and her physical affection. She was so loving... always hugging you. She was the most self-less person I've met. If she could present you with anything she would." Her most poignant quality? "I think it was her constant belief to dream, to dream big, and to let other realize their dreams. She started her dance school in the South and persevered until it became recognized as a national symbol of dance in India."
Her father Kabir Bedi's refined nature complemented his first wife Protima vivaciousness, and Pooja believes," Any man can not match-up to my father. He is charming, good, kind, well-travelled, very loving, a true gentleman. Never once has he raised his voice or hand on us children. He has the P's and Q's to hold his own no matter what."
"They both brought into their lives what they felt was important. Some may consider them to be different. But to others what was different, to me, was a reality. I was born into light-headed and big-headed individuals that were very nurturing and caring," she observes.
She feels, "they both gave me the wings to find independence, a sense of adventure, and ability to share and care..."
Value system and advice to other women
"I try to live within the law, and everything else is defined by me... as Pooja. She is living proof of Confucius' saying: the kite that flies against the wind soars. "My parents made us comfortable that we could sit on a floor in a villager's house and eat dinner or share dinner with the President," she laughs.
She sums it up: "My children, my ex, and my Father are extremely proud of me. I mean post marriage, post career, everything. For women in India you have to remember there are limited career options.There is nothing holding anyone back but their own fear."
In parting the advice she would offer all women especially women of the Indian Diaspora living abroad and in India, "never stop exploring your potential. This is something that applies at all societal levels. And age is no bar. It is extremely important for a woman to be emotionally, spiritually and economically independent."
For the moment Pooja plans to enjoy her success as a television anchor. "No I can not see myself playing character roles for the time. I wouldn't rule out a reality television show or another talk show, but more on that another time."
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