Personal Information

Full Name: Sonali Bendre

Nickname: Sonali, Sanu

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1975-01-01

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Marathi

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Yoga, meditation, reading, writing (authored The Modern Gurukul), photography, spending time with family

Education

School: Holy Cross High School, Mumbai; St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai

College: Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai (B.Sc. dropout; left for modeling/acting)

Degrees Obtained: None completed (B.Sc. incomplete)

Physical Stats

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Jitendra Bendre (civil engineer) Mother: Meena Bendre (homemaker)

Siblings: Sister: Preeta Bendre (elder sister)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Goldie Behl (film director/producer)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actress, Author, Cancer Survivor Advocate, Wellness Influencer (occasional films/OTT; active in social media advocacy and wellness)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80–120 crore (from acting career, endorsements, books, brand deals, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year – Aag (1994) Screen Award Best Debut – Aag (1994) IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema (post-cancer comeback recognition) Known for 1990s hits: Aag, Diljale, Major Saab, Humse Badhkar Kaun, Sar Aankhon Par Comeback after stage-4 cancer diagnosis (2018): The Broken News (2022), The Broken News Season 2 (2025) Authored The Modern Gurukul (parenting book); vocal cancer awareness advocate

Biography Details

Sonali Bendre (born January 1, 1975, in Mumbai) is an Indian actress, author, and cancer survivor advocate. Daughter of civil engineer Jitendra Bendre and Meena Bendre, she debuted with Aag (1994) opposite Govinda, winning Filmfare's New Face award. She became a 1990s star with hits like Diljale, Major Saab, and Sar Aankhon Par.

Married to director Goldie Behl (2002), mother to Ranveer Behl. Diagnosed with metastatic cancer in 2018, she underwent treatment in New York and returned stronger, sharing her journey openly. She authored The Modern Gurukul on mindful parenting and starred in OTT series The Broken News (2022–2025). At 51, she focuses on wellness, family, and advocacy for early cancer detection, inspiring millions through social media and public talks.

• January 2026: Sonali Bendre celebrated her 51st birthday (January 1, 2026) with heartfelt family posts on Instagram; shared wellness journey updates, gratitude for recovery, and family moments with husband Goldie Behl and son Ranveer. Fans praised her strength and positivity.
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• January 2026: Continued advocacy for cancer awareness; she spoke at virtual wellness events and shared tips on early detection and mental health on social media.
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• Ongoing: No major film releases early 2026; focus on personal wellness, family life, and occasional OTT/guest appearances. Her book The Modern Gurukul remains popular in parenting circles.
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• December 2025 carryover: Emotional tributes on World Cancer Day reflections (2025) recirculated; she emphasized hope and resilience. No controversies or health setbacks noted in early 2026.

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