Born on January 1, 1975, in Mumbai, Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films.
Sonali Bendre studied at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai and later went to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bengaluru.
Sonali Bendre did modeling prior to her acting career. She made her Bollywood debut in 1994 with the film Aag, which won her the Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year.
She gained recognition with her roles in Diljale (1996), Major Saab (1998), Zakhm (1998), Sarfarosh (1999), Kadhalar Dhinam (1999), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000).
She further progressed on the path of success with Kannada film Preethse (2000) and the Telugu dramas Murari (2001), Indra (2002), Khadgam (2002), Manmadhudu (2002) and Shankar Dada MBBS (2004).
Sonali Bendre has also appeared on various reality shows on television, including Indian Idol (2008) and India's Got Talent (2009-2012). She also played the lead in Life OK's soap opera Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh (2015).
On the personal front, Sonali Bendre tied the knot with filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002. The couple has a son named Ranveer.
In this report, India Today’s Sneha Mordani explores the controversy surrounding actor Sonali Bendre’s comments on using autophagy and naturopathy in her cancer journey. While Bendre clarified her post was personal, medical experts debate the scientific validity of these methods for preventing recurrence. An unidentified medical expert explains that while autophagy is a 'double-edged process' that can sometimes protect cancer cells, it also helps eliminate damaged ones. The expert notes, 'If I use Indian traditional medicine to prevent a cancer recurrence, then we should do more research into it rather than criticizing her.'
Accused of hunting endangered blackbucks, the case has dragged on for decades, leading to convictions, acquittals, and ongoing appeals.
Actors Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri, who will soon be sharing screenspace in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, walked the ramp in Manish Malhotra-designed ethnic ensembles. Apart from the duo, Sonali Bendre, Hina Khan and Tahira Kashyap also mesmerised all with their rampwalk.
At India Today Conclave 2019, Sonali Bendre opened up on her journey, on switching on the positivity and on her family being her support system.
