Sonali Bendre (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She did modelling assignments prior to making her acting debut with Aag (1994), which won her the Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year.[1]
Sonali Bendre | |
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Born | (1975-01-01) 1 January 1975 (age 47) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
Alma mater | Ramnarain Ruia College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Bendre attained recognition with 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). Further success came with the Kannada film Preethse (2000) and the Telugu dramas Murari (2001), Indra (2002), Khadgam (2002), Manmadhudu (2002) and Shankar Dada MBBS (2004). Later on she commenced work on television as a judge on various reality shows, including Indian Idol (2008) and India's Got Talent (2009-2012). Bendre also appeared in a leading role in Life OK's soap opera Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh (2015). She is married to director Goldie Behl since 2002; the couple have a son.
Bendre was born on 1 January 1975 in present-day Mumbai in a Maharashtrian family.[2] She has 2 sisters. Her father was a civil servant.[3] She studied at Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai.[4] She studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore.[5]
Bendre married filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002 and has a son named Ranveer.[6]
Cancer
On 4 July 2018 she revealed on Twitter that she has been diagnosed with a metastatic cancer and was undergoing treatment in a New York City hospital.[7][8]
Bendre was a model before entering the Star Dust Talent Search. She was then cast in a movie called Ram, produced by Sohail Khan.[9] However, this movie was never made. Her first major role was in Aag (1994) at the age of 19.[8] For this, she won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year and Star Screen Awards for Most Promising Newcomer.[10][11] In 1994, she also appeared in Naaraaz, for which she was awarded Filmfare's Sensational Debut award.[12] In 1995, she appeared in Bombay in the song Humma Humma.[10][13]
In 1996, she starred in Rakshak, English Babu Desi Mem, Diljale,[10] Apne Dam Par and Sapoot. In the same year, she welcomed Michael Jackson on his arrival in India in a traditional Marathi sari and applied tilak on his forehead.[14] In 1997 and 1998, Bendre starred in Bhai, Tarazu, Qahar, Keemat, Humse Badhkar Kaun, Major Saab, Angaaray and Zakhm.[15] She was seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Duplicate.[11] In 1999, Bendre starred in two Tamil films: Kadhalar Dhinam and Kannodu Kanbathellam.[16][17] Bendre also starred in Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Dahek and Sarfarosh as well.[18][19][20]
In 2000, Bendre made a brief cameo in Chal Mere Bhai and Dhai Akshar Prem Ke.[citation needed] She later appeared in Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. Bendre won a Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress[11] and got nominated for Planet - Bollywood People's Choice Awards (Best Supporting Actress) and Best Supporting Actress. Then, Bendre starred in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain.[21] In the same year, she made her debut in Kannada with the movie Preethse, a remake of Darr.[22]
In 2002, Bendre starred in three successful Telugu films: Indra,[23] Khadgam[24] and Manmadhudu.[25]
In 2003, Bendre made her Marathi debut with Anahat, for which she got nominated for Star Screen Awards Best Actress in Marathi.[11]
2004 was the last active year of Bendre's career. She starred in Shankar Dada MBBS and made a special appearance in Aga Bai Arrecha!. In addition to her acting, she was also recognised as a dancer through films such as Gaddar, Sapoot, Bombay, Lajja and Major Saab. She took a break after this. In 2007, Bendre starred in a play called Aap Ki Soniya.[5]
In 2012, Bendre opted out of India's Got Talent in order to facilitate her comeback movie Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!.[26][27][28] Her part was described by the director Milan Luthria: "Sonali's character is called Mumtaz. The name spells enigma and is very crucial to the plot of the film. The character doesn't fit into the usual mould of a mother or a sister or bhabhi but has an identity of its own. That is what makes it special. And that's why Sonali agreed to be a part of the film."[27]
In 2001, Bendre hosted the television dance show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....! and featured as a talent judge for Mr & Mrs Television, the reality shows Indian Idol 4, India's Got Talent, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz and India's Best Dramebaaz.[29] She also hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards with Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on 26 February 2005. She narrated the TV Show Mission Sapne on Colors in 2014.[30]
Sonali made her television acting debut with the Star Life OK's television series Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh. She played Shobha Sachdev.[citation needed] She will next be seen in DID Li'ls Masters Season 5 in 2022.[31]
Bendre has been considered a style icon.[32] In 2012, she was the brand ambassador of Oriflame India.[4][33] She has authored a book, The Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting.[34] She has run the Sonali Book Club since 2017.[35]
Year | Title | Role | Language(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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1994 | Aag | Parul | Hindi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut | [36] [37] |
Naaraaz | Sonali | Hindi | [38] | ||
1995 | The Don | Anita Malik | Hindi | ||
Gaddaar | Priya | Hindi | |||
Takkar | Mohini | Hindi | [citation needed] | ||
Bombay | Herself | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Humma Humma" | [21] | |
1996 | Rakshak | Dr. Pooja Malhotra | Hindi | [citation needed] | |
English Babu Desi Mem | Bijuriya | Hindi | [39] | ||
Diljale | Radhika | Hindi | [40] | ||
Apne Dam Par | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Aara Hile Chapara Hile" | ||
Sapoot | Kajal | Hindi | [citation needed] | ||
1997 | Bhai | Meenu | Hindi | ||
Tarazu | Pooja | Hindi | |||
Qahar | Neelam | Hindi | |||
1998 | Keemat - They Are Back | Mansi | Hindi | ||
Duplicate | Lily | Hindi | [40] | ||
Humse Badhkar Kaun | Anu | Hindi | |||
Major Saab | Nisha | Hindi | [35] | ||
Angaaray | Roma | Hindi | |||
Zakhm | Soniya | Hindi | [15] | ||
1999 | Sarfarosh | Seema | Hindi | [41] | |
Kadhalar Dhinam | Roja | Tamil | [42][43] | ||
Kannodu Kanbathellam | Kalyani | Tamil | [44] | ||
Hum Saath Saath Hain | Dr. Preeti Shukla | Hindi | [45] | ||
Dahek | Sabina/Neelima | Hindi | [46] | ||
2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Piya | Hindi | Cameo | [citation needed] |
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Khushi | Hindi | [47] | ||
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Nisha | Hindi | Cameo | [citation needed] | |
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Saawni | Hindi | [48] | ||
Preethse | Kiran | Kannada | [49] | ||
2001 | Murari | Vasundhara | Telugu | [50] | |
Love You Hamesha | Shivani | Hindi | |||
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Sapna Chopra | Hindi | [51] | ||
Lajja | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai" | ||
Tera Mera Saath Rahen | Madhuri | Hindi | [52] | ||
2002 | Indra | Pallavi | Telugu | [53] | |
Khadgam | Swathi | Telugu | [54] | ||
Manmadhudu | Harika | Telugu | |||
2003 | Anahat | Queen Sheelavathi | Marathi | [55] | |
Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha | Disha | Hindi | |||
Palnati Brahmanayudu | Siva Nageswari | Telugu | |||
Chori Chori | Pooja | Hindi | |||
Kal Ho Naa Ho | Priya | Hindi | Cameo | ||
2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Dr. Sunita / Chitti | Telugu | ||
Aga Bai Arrecha! | Herself | Marathi | Special appearance in the song "Cham Cham Karta Hai" | ||
2013 | Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | Mumtaz Khan | Hindi | Cameo |
Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
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2001–2002 | Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | Host | |
2008 | Mr & Mrs Television | Judge | |
2008-2009 | Indian Idol | Judge | Season 4 |
2009-2012 | India's Got Talent | Judge | Season 1-3 |
2012 | Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz | Judge | |
2014 | Mission Sapne | Narrator | |
2014–2015 | Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye | Shobha Sachdev | |
2013–2016 | India's Best Dramebaaz | Judge | |
2021 | Super Dancer | Guest | Season 4 |
2022 | DID Li'ls Masters | Judge | Season 5 |
2022 | The Broken News[56] | Amina Qureshi | Web series |
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Reference |
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1995 | — | Screen Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won | [57] |
Aag | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Won | |||
Filmfare Awards | Lux New Face of the Year | Won | |||
Naaraaz | Sensational Debut | Won | [12] | ||
1998 | Zakhm | Planet Bollywood People's Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [58] |
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Nominated | [59] | ||
Sarfarosh | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
2001 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [60] | ||
Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |||
2004 | Anahat | Best Actress – Marathi | Won | ||
2011 | India's Got Talent | Golden Petal Awards | Most Chahiti Personality | Won | |
2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Judge Panel | Won | ||
2015 | Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye | Best Onscreen Couple | Nominated | ||
2017 | India's Best Dramebaaz | Zee Rishtey Awards | Best Judge | Won | |
2018 | — | Women Achiever's Awards | Pride of Maharashtra | Won | [61] |
2019 | — | Woman of Substance | I Am Woman awards | Won | [62] |
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