Sonali Bendre: News

Sonali Bendre Behl, born on January 1, 1975, is an Indian actress and model who predominantly worked in Hindi cinema and also appeared in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Marathi films. Bendre completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore, and is an alumna of Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. She made her acting debut in 1994 with K Ravi Shankar's action drama film 'Aag'. The movie won her the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year as well as the Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer. In 1994, Bendre also appeared in 'Naaraaz', which won her the Filmfare Sensational Debut award. However, her first commercial success was the action-romance film 'Diljale' in 1996. Some of her notable roles were in 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai', 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain', 'Zakhm', 'Major Saab', Sarfarosh', and 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', among others. Her role in the blockbuster hit psychological thriller Kannada film 'Preethse' (2000) won much critical acclaim. She also served as a host on the reality TV dance show 'Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....!' in 2001. She is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl, and they have a son named Ranveer. In 2018, she was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment in New York. https://twitter.com/iamsonalibendre

16 Jun 2024

Bhopal

Sonali Bendre stunned by fan's '90s suicide incident

In a recent episode of Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Podcast, Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre expressed shock upon learning about a fan's suicide in Bhopal during the 1990s.

15 Jun 2024

Geeta Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor may judge 'India's Best Dancer' Season 4

Karisma Kapoor is reportedly in negotiations to judge the fourth season of India's Best Dancer.

15 Jun 2024

Aamir Khan

Sonali Bendre says 'Sarfarosh' would have been 'documentary' without her

Actor Sonali Bendre recently reflected on her role in the 1999 action-thriller Sarfarosh, during a conversation for Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Podcast.

26 May 2024

Aamir Khan

'Sarfarosh': Aamir Khan hints at re-release of 'important film'

The political drama Sarfarosh is among the most landmark films of Aamir Khan's career.

14 May 2024

Salman Khan

Bishnoi community willing to forgive Salman only under this condition

The All India Bishnoi Society has reportedly expressed its willingness to forgive Bollywood actor Salman Khan for his involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, provided "he personally apologizes."

11 May 2024

Aamir Khan

Aamir shares plans for 'Sarfarosh' sequel at 25th anniversary screening

At the recent 25th-anniversary screening of the film Sarfarosh in Mumbai, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan announced plans for a sequel.

05 May 2024

ZEE5

Sonali Bendre discusses ZEE5's 'The Broken News 2'

ZEE5's acclaimed series The Broken News is back for a second season, delving deeper into the clash between ethical journalism and media sensationalism.

28 Apr 2024

Cancer

'Why me?': Sonali Bendre reveals first thoughts after cancer diagnosis

Renowned Bollywood actor, Sonali Bendre, recently shared her initial response to her cancer diagnosis during a podcast for Humans of Bombay.

30 Oct 2023

Books

Books written by Bollywood celebrities that are worth reading

India takes pride in so many Bollywood actors who excel not just in showbiz but in many other fields as well.

15 Oct 2023

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi-Sonali Bendre's 'Shankar Dada MBBS' to re-release in cinemas soon

Fans of megastar Chiranjeevi, it is time to mark your calendars!

16 Jul 2023

Kajol

Amid Kajol's novel rumors, exploring Bollywood actors who turned authors

Kajol's co-stars, Sheeba Chadha and Kubbra Sait from her Disney+ Hotstar series, The Trial, have recently expressed admiration for the actor's ability to spread positivity through her writing.

02 Jul 2022

Kajol

Kajol to make web series debut on Disney+ Hotstar soon!

Seasoned Bollywood actor Kajol is planning to dip her toes into the limitless ocean of web series.

27 Jun 2022

Remo D'Souza

Who is Nobojit Narzary, winner of 'DID L'il Masters'?

Nobojit Narzary, hailing from Assam, emerged as the winner of Dance India Dance L'il Masters' fifth season on Sunday night.

28 May 2022

ZEE5

'The Broken News': Newsroom drama marks Sonali Bendre's OTT debut

Sonali Bendre is the most recent addition to the catalog of Hindi film actors debuting in the streaming space.

20 Jan 2021

Bollywood

'Sarfarosh 2' on cards, will be dedicated to CRPF personnel

The 1999 release Sarfarosh, starring Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Naseeruddin Shah, went on to become one of the most loved Bollywood movies.

01 Jul 2020

Bollywood

National Doctors' Day: Bollywood pays tribute to medical professionals

While no amount of thanks can possibly do justice to the gratitude we owe to our doctors and the medical fraternity, we can still try our best.

04 Feb 2020

Instagram

On World Cancer Day, Sonali Bendre shares inspirational post

On Tuesday, February 4, the day which is observed as the World Cancer Day, Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre shared a heartfelt and inspiring video on social media, tracing her battle with the disease and sharing what she learned from it.

02 Sep 2019

Vivek Oberoi

Antilia decorated like bride for Akash-Shloka's first Ganpati celebrations

Trust Ambanis to show what grandeur is, and they will never disappoint you.

23 Jul 2019

Cancer

Sonali Bendre pushing herself to hit the gym is inspirational

Last year Sarfarosh actress Sonali Bendre flew down to New York after she was diagnosed with cancer, and her battle with the Big C has since turned out to be an inspiration.

11 Mar 2019

Saif Ali Khan

#BlackbuckPoachingCase: Jodhpur HC issues fresh notices to Saif, Sonali, Tabu

A Jodhpur High Court issued fresh notices to actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu, and Neelam Kothari in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.

08 Mar 2019

Cancer

Cancer survivor Sonali Bendre had only 30% chance of survival

When Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with a high-grade cancer last year, her world came to a standstill.

02 Mar 2019

Cancer

Have a 20 inches scar on my midriff: Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre's life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with 'high-grade' cancer last year and had to be treated in New York.

04 Feb 2019

Bollywood

After battling cancer, Sonali Bendre to make onscreen comeback soon

Sonali Bendre doesn't believe in giving up on life, come what may.

08 Dec 2018

Cancer

#RumorBusted: Shahid Kapoor is NOT suffering from stomach cancer

Celebrity hoaxes aren't a new thing in the industry and several celebrities have fallen prey to it.

03 Dec 2018

Cancer

#BackInBay: After six-months of cancer battle, Sonali Bendre returns home

Sonali Bendre, who has been battling cancer for more than six months, returned to Mumbai on Monday, accompanied by husband Goldie Behl.

02 Dec 2018

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

On way to Mumbai, Sonali Bendre says fight isn't over

Actress Sonali Bendre, who is recuperating in New York after being diagnosed with 'high grade' cancer, is on her way to Mumbai.

08 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

Sonali Bendre shares 'unconventional' Diwali pics; celebs enjoy festival

Bollywood celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm.

02 Nov 2018

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Sonali Bendre shares heart-warming message for bride-to-be Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra's bridal shower was all over the news lately as the bride-to-be was seen 'breaking all the rules' in the party.

09 Oct 2018

Cancer

Sonali on cancer treatment: It's a minute-to-minute battle with myself

Sonali Bendre, who is battling cancer, has proved she is a warrior time and again.

04 Oct 2018

India

Sonali's heartfelt message for kids is motivational

Sonali Bendre, who is battling cancer, has become the new face of inspiration.

08 Sep 2018

X

Wrong tweet on Sonali Bendre puts BJP leader in tough-spot

BJP lawmaker Ram Kadam, who spoke about kidnapping girls for jilted boys, is back in news again, this time for putting out a wrong tweet about actress Sonali Bendre.

05 Sep 2018

Celebrity

Sonali Bendre's latest picture has her wearing a wig

Sonali Bendre is recuperating from cancer, which had metastized, in New York. A short while ago, she shared a picture of her wearing a wig.

11 Aug 2018

Cancer

Away on son Ranveer's birthday, Sonali Bendre posts heartening video

A short while ago, Sonali Bendre posted a video on her son Ranveer's birthday and wrote a heartfelt message.

05 Aug 2018

Instagram

'Don't have to fuss over hair': Bendre's Instagram-post warms hearts

That Sonali Bendre is recuperating from cancer is not something new. Neither is the fact that she is fighting it positively.

03 Aug 2018

Celebrity

Husband Goldie Behl gives update on Sonali Bendre's cancer treatment

Sonali Bendre, who'd taken the cancer treatment head on seems to have had some respite.

19 Jul 2018

Instagram

In battle against cancer, Sonali Bendre's son gives her strength

Taking to Instagram, actress Sonali Bendre recently shared a picture with her son Ranveer and wrote he was her source of strength during these hard times.

10 Jul 2018

Celebrity

Sonali Bendre is determined to defeat cancer, her new-post proves

Days after Sonali Bendre announced she was suffering from cancer, the actress has shared another post on social media to thank those who sent her good wishes.

09 Jul 2018

Bollywood

#WomenForWomen: In fight against cancer, Manisha Koirala is Sonali's inspiration

Last week, Sonali Bendre informed about her metastatic cancer, sending shock waves across the nation.

04 Jul 2018

Celebrity

Sonali Bendre reveals she is battling 'high-grade' cancer

Sonali Bendre today took to Twitter to inform her fans that she has been diagnosed with a high-grade cancer.

19 Jun 2018

Bollywood

Actors are judged instantly; should take criticism positively: Vivek Oberoi

Vivek Oberoi is no stranger to successes and failures and the actor said that in a world where a person is judged instantly, he tries to take criticism positively.

20 Apr 2018

Indian Idol

Sonali Bendre back on TV with 'India's Best Dramebaaz 3'

Sonali Bendre Behl has appeared on a number of reality shows as a judge and garnered immense praise from the audience.

08 Apr 2018

Saif Ali Khan

Unhappy with Salman's bail, Bishnoi community to approach Rajasthan HC

The Bishnoi community, which has vowed to bring Salman Khan to justice, will now challenge the superstar's bail in Rajasthan High Court.

07 Apr 2018

Saif Ali Khan

Salman Khan in jail: Judge hearing actor's bail plea transferred

In a move that has put a question mark over relief for Salman Khan, the Sessions judge hearing his bail application was transferred on late Friday night.

05 Apr 2018

Black Buck Case

Salman's lawyers had once argued blackbucks died of overeating

Salman Khan has been pronounced guilty of hunting two blackbucks after 20 years.

04 Apr 2018

Saif Ali Khan

Caught on camera: Irritated Saif misbehaves with driver in Jodhpur

Saif Ali Khan flew to Jodhpur today to attend the court's verdict in the 1998 black buck poaching case.

04 Apr 2018

Saif Ali Khan

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's co-accused actors leave for Jodhpur

Ahead of the verdict on Superstar Salman Khan's blackbuck poaching case by a Jodhpur court, Bollywood actors Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan and Tabu left for the Rajasthan city from Mumbai on Wednesday morning.