Sonali Bendre.
Bollywood, an elusive world where the shadows of dreams emerge in the brightness of light and every new face makes the emergence of a star. In the same Mayanagari, an innocent girl stepped into the film world with an innocent girl who came into the film world with her straight hair, innocent eyes and cute smiles. There was a demand for curves and curly hair in that world filled with glitter of the 90s, this actress named Sonali Bendre was slightly different from those standards. Due to the slim body and sharp face, she had to face many rejections, but the actress stood up and made her own place and is counted in the most beautiful actresses today.
Debut with this actor
At the age of just 19, Sonali made her presence felt on the silver screen, not with any common actor, but with Bollywood’s dancing superstar and comic king Govinda. The film was ‘Aag’, which was released in 1994. Even though the film could not set fire to the box office, Sonali’s simplicity and her on-screen presence definitely caught the attention of the audience. There was a silent glow in his eyes, which used to say that it is a beginning.
When questions arose on beauty
Today, where thin is considered a criterion of glamor, Sonali had to listen to it right in that period. He himself explained in an interview how his thin physique and straight hair drove him away from many films. The actress’s wife’s waist started coming in the way of her work. He said, ‘In the 90s, there was a era of curved figure and curly hair. I did not fit in them, so I was thrown out of many films. But Sonali did not give up. He never allowed his inner confidence to waver.
Heartbeat on screen
Sonali Bendre’s career slowly started catching pace. After his debut with Govinda, he worked with Salman Khan in films like ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, ‘Diljale’ with Ajay Devgan and ‘Angare’ with Akshay Kumar. Not only this, Sonali became the heroines of three Khans, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. He may not have always played the lead role in these films, but his screen presence and gentleness made every frame special. She became an actress who brought a different peace and peace from all over the screen. In the late 90s, Sonali appeared in many family and romantic films and made a special place in the hearts of the audience with her calm acting and beauty. She was also glamorous even without being glamorous, there was a kind of simplicity that is rarely seen today.
Star shines in regional cinema too
Through the boundaries of Hindi cinema, Sonali also stepped into South Indian films and made a distinct identity there too. His film Murari with Mahesh Babu became a film that not only succeeded at the box office, but also made it to the hearts of the audience. Her chemistry and payment with Mahesh Babu proved that Sonali was not just a Hindi film actress, but a multilingual artist. Apart from this, he also worked with veteran actors from South India like Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi.
Decided to marry
Sonali Bendre was married to filmmaker Goldie Bahl on 12 November 2002 amidst the career moving at a high speed. After marriage, she slowly started distance from films and after 2004 she was rarely seen on the big screen. He gave priority to family life and took a complete stop after the birth of his son Ranveer. However, in the meantime, she became a judge in reality shows and was active through some television projects.
Caesar fought war
Sonali made a shocking disclosure in July 2018 after staying away from the limelight for years. He had a high-grade metastatic cancer stage 4 diagnosis. She shared this news through social media and told that she had gone to New York for treatment. Even in this difficult time, Sonali set an example of courage and positivity. During the cancer journey, he shared his photos and experiences, inspiring millions of people. After treatment, she gradually recovered and returned to public life again.
