“Interestingly, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who is a transgender, was really close to me. She used to tell me that she was ready to change her sexuality for me. In fact, she would touch me and hug me like a man. Her voice would change when she spoke to me and called me darling and it became rather macho. I think it was really cute and lots of fun.”

Indian actress, television talk show host and newspaper columnist

Pooja Bedi is an Indian actress, television talk show host, and newspaper columnist. She is the daughter of actors Kabir Bedi and Protima Bedi. Bedi has appeared on Indian reality television, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Nach Baliye, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, and Bigg Boss. Her public profile combines entertainment, commentary, and television presenting, which has made her a familiar media personality in India.