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[[File:Sonali Bendre, actress India.jpg|right|thumb|Sonali Bendre]]
{{short description|Indian actress (born 1975)}}
'''Sonali Bendre''' (born 1 January 1975)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.in.88db.com/index.php/movie/cine-events/14711-sonali-bendre-birthday-bash- |title=Sonali Bendre Birthday Bash |publisher=Reviews.in.88db.com |accessdate=2012-07-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004235451/http://reviews.in.88db.com/index.php/movie/cine-events/14711-sonali-bendre-birthday-bash- |archivedate=4 October 2013 }}</ref> is an Indian actress, model, television personality and author. She was born in [[Mumbai]].
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name              = Sonali Bendre
| image              = Sonali Bendre graces closing ceremony of IFFI 2017 in Goa (06) (cropped).jpg
| caption            = Bendre in 2017
| birth_name        =
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1975|01|01|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| other_names        =  
| education          =  
| alma_mater        = [[Ramnarain Ruia College]]
| occupation        = Actress
| years_active      = 1994–present
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Goldie Behl]]|2002}}
| children          = 1
| father            =
| family            = [[List of Hindi film families#Behl family|Behl family]](by marriage)
| awards            =
}}


Her best known roles were in ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996), ''[[Bhai (1997 movie)|Bhai]]'' (1997), ''[[Qahar]]'' (1997), ''[[Major Saab]]'' (1998), ''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999), ''[[Hum Saath Saath Hain]]'' (1999), ''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]'' (1998) and its Hindi bilingual ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]'' (1999) and ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]'' (2000).
'''Sonali Bendre''' (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in [[Hindi]] films along with a few [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<!--DO NOT MENTION LANGUAGE(S) WITH FEWER CREDITS--> She did modelling assignments prior to making her acting debut with ''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]'' (1994), which won her the [[Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year]] and [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut]]. Bendre played the leading lady in such commercially successful films as ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996), ''[[Major Saab]]'' (1998), ''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) and ''[[Hum Saath Saath Hain]]'' (1999). Her performance in ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]'' (2000) won her the [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress]].


In July 2018, Bendre was diagnosed with an aggressive form of [[cancer]] and was undergoing treatment in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46423340|title=Sonali Bendre: Bollywood star's cancer posts inspires India fans|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=December 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46423340|title=Sonali Bendre: Bollywood star's cancer posts inspires India fans|publisher=BBC News|access-date=1 July 2021|date=3 December 2018}}</ref>
Bendre has also worked in the Tamil film ''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]'' (1999) and the Telugu film ''[[Murari (2001 film)|Murari]]'' (2001). She earned a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] nomination for the latter. Her other Telugu films include ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'', ''[[Khadgam]]'', ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (all 2002) and ''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]'' (2004). Bendre has also starred in the Marathi film ''[[Anahat (film)|Anahat]]'' (2003). This was followed by a hiatus from acting. She has since appeared as a judge on various reality shows and starred in the television series ''[[Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye]]'' (2014) and ''[[The Broken News]]'' (2022).
 
==Early life==
Bendre was born on 1 January 1975<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre Birthday: Diljale to Sarfarosh, 5 Memorable Movies of the Actress |work=News18 India |access-date=1 January 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/sonali-bendre-birthday-diljale-to-sarfarosh-5-memorable-movies-of-the-actress-6715177.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140101/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-sonali-bendre |title=Birthday Exclusive: Sonali Bendre |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=2 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929122900/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140101/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-sonali-bendre |archive-date=2 January 2014 |url-status=live |access-date=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/happy-birthday-sonali-bendre-here-are-7-unknown-facts-about-the-birthday-girl-94616 |title=Happy Birthday Sonali Bendre: Here are 7 unknown facts about the birthday girl |website=Mid Day |access-date=1 January 2023}}</ref> in present-day [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra in a [[Marathi people|Maharashtrian]] family.<ref name="TimesNowBirth">{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/10-throwback-photos-of-birthday-girl-sonali-bendre-that-will-make-you-drool-over-her-beauty/340007 |title=10 throwback photos of birthday girl Sonali Bendre that will make you drool over her beauty |website=Times Now News |access-date=1 January 2019 |language=en-GB}}</ref>  She has 2 sisters. Her father was a civil servant.<ref name="behl2010">{{cite news |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/goldie-bhel-s-maha-mantra/84701 |title=Goldie Behl's Maha Mantra |last=Kamat |first=Payal |work=Mid Day |access-date=7 April 2019 |quote=.....brother-in-law's place in the prized locality of Dadar.... My father-in-law, for instance, was a civil servant who worked in the CWC.........[Sonali Bendre]'s family is CKP....}}</ref> She completed her schooling from [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]], [[Bangalore]] and completed her graduation from [[Ramnarain Ruia College]], Mumbai.<ref name="College">{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-sonali-bendre/story-ovB7bberVpZefgJFTt6ybJ.html |title=Personal Agenda: Sonali Bendre |date=31 May 2012 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=27 December 2019}}</ref>
 
==Career==
===Modelling and film debut (1994-1995)===
Bendre was a model before entering the ''Star Dust Talent Search''. She made her film debut with ''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]'' (1994) at the age of 19.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sonali-bendre-getting-her-hair-trimmed-couldnt-stop-smiling-watch-adorable-video-2017933 |title=Sonali Bendre, Getting Her Hair Trimmed, Couldn't Stop Smiling. Watch Adorable Video |last=Goyal |first=Divya |date=4 April 2019 |publisher=NDTV |access-date=8 April 2019}}</ref> For this, she won the [[Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year]] and Screen Award for Best Female Debut.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sonali Bendre leaves fans mesmerised as she shares a video of her different avatars from the 90s |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 January 2023 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sonali-bendre-leaves-fans-mesmerised-as-she-shares-a-video-of-her-different-avatars-from-the-90s/amp_articleshow/97228828.cms}}</ref><ref name="1995Awards">{{Cite web |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/5-best-movies-of-sonali-bendre/ |title=5 best movies of Sonali Bendre |last=Azad |first=Tasnim |date=11 September 2018 |website=EasternEye |language=en-GB |access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> The same year, she also appeared in ''[[Naaraaz]]'', for which she was awarded Filmfare's Sensational Debut award.<ref name="sensational debut filmfare">{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners |title=Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2019 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref>
 
Bendre had three releases in 1995 with ''[[The Don (1995 film)|The Don]]'', ''[[Gaddaar (1995 film)|Gaddaar]]'' and ''[[Takkar (1995 film)|Takkar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaddaar Movie Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539274|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508095207/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539274|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 May 2012|access-date=15 January 2012|work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> She also appeared in the song "[[Humma Humma]]" in the film, ''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]'' the same year.<ref name="BombayTOI">{{Cite news |date=30 May 2008 |title=Bombay |work=The Times of India |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrintGifMSIE_PASTISSUES2&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOICH/2008/05/30&ChunkNum=0&ID=Ar05300 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 August 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170612102234/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOICH/2008/05/30/53/Img/Ar0530000.png |archive-date=12 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&q=%22humma+humma%22&pg=PT633|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema|last1=Gulazāra|first2=Govind|last2=Nihalani|first3=Saibal|last3=Chatterjee|date=10 August 2018|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=9788179910665|via=Google Books}}</ref>
 
===Breakthrough and establishment (1996-2000)===
Bendre had five releases in 1996. She starred in ''[[Rakshak]]'' with [[Sunil Shetty]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/media/story/19961231-movie-review-rakshak-starring-sunil-shetty-karisma-kapoor-sonali-bendre-833344-1996-12-30|title=Movie review: Rakshak, starring Sunil Shetty, Karisma Kapoor, Sonali Bendre|website=India Today |access-date=30 May 2007}}</ref> ''[[English Babu Desi Mem]]'' with [[Shah Rukh Khan]],<ref>{{cite web|date=22 July 2015|title=Top India Total Nett Gross 1996|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Years/year_gross_boxoffice/1996#.VbtY09xViko|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=22 July 2015}}</ref> ''[[Apne Dam Par]]'', ''[[Sapoot]]'' with Suniel Shetty<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/this-scene-from-akshay-kumar-suniel-shetty-s-film-sapoot-is-so-dumb-that-it-s-funny-watch-video-1981414-2022-07-29|title=This scene from Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty's film Sapoot is so dumb that it's funny. Watch video|first=Shubhi |last=Mishra|date=July 29, 2022|website=India Today}}</ref> and ''Diljale'' with [[Ajay Devgn]], which proved to be her breakthrough performance. It was a box-office hit.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=12&edlabel=AMIR&mydateHid=11-08-2011&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar01201&format=&publabel=MM|title=@RANDOM – Which is your favourite patriotic film and why|work=The Times of India|author=Nisha Mehta|date=11 August 2011|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> ''[[Planet Bollywood]]'' said, "Sonali Bendre is dashingly beautiful".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diljale Review by Avinash Ramchandani |url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=040506024551 |access-date=20 June 2008 |work=Planet Bollywood}}</ref> Bendre starred in ''[[Bhai (1997 film)|Bhai]]'' with Sunil Shetty, ''[[Tarazu]]'' with [[Akshay Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tarazu - Movie - Box Office India|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2661|access-date=2021-12-18|website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>  and  ''[[Qahar]]'' with [[Sunny Deol]], all in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qahar Movie Review|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/508465|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707204235/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/508465|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|access-date=15 January 2012}}</ref>
 
1998 was another successful year for Bendre. She first appeared in ''[[Keemat – They Are Back]]'' with [[Saif Ali Khan]], ''[[Humse Badhkar Kaun]]'' and ''[[Angaaray (1998 film)|Angaaray]]'' with [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/jul/22ang.htm|title=Rediff On The Net, Movies: The review and real video file of Angaarey|website=Rediff.com|access-date=4 June 2022}}</ref> She then appeared opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ''Duplicate'', which was an average success.<ref name="1995Awards"/> She received [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female]] nomination for the film. Her next two films with Ajay Devgn were box office success, ''Major Saab'',<ref name=r1>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA==|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010125407/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA%3D%3D |date=10 October 2012|archive-date=10 October 2012|title=Box Office 1998|work=Box Office India}}</ref> where ''[[India Today]]'' called her "insipid"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie reviews: Major Saab; Devil's Advocate; Mercury Rising |work=India Today |access-date=19 August 2009 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/19980713-movie-reviews-major-saab-devils-advocate-mercury-rising-828092-1998-08-09}}</ref> and ''Zakhm'', where ''[[Planet Bollywood]]'' said, "she made an impact".<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Review – Zakhm|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/zakhm.html|website=Planet Bollywood|access-date=6 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081105175423/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/zakhm.html|first=Anish |last=Khanna|archive-date=5 November 2008|date=25 December 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cscsarchive.org/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/565643645742E3436525694000570F65?OpenDocument | title=Cinema Reviews - Deccan Herald }}</ref>
 
In 1999, Bendre appeared opposite [[Aamir Khan]] in ''Sarfarosh''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/1999/may/14us5.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT: Sarfarosh Roars Across America|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' noted, "Sonali does justice to her first real role, the only one worth talking about,that is." She received IIFA Best Actress Award nomination.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarfarosh&nbsp;– A reason to live (FILMFARE ONLINE)|url=http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/07_30_99b.htm|publisher=Filmfare|access-date=25 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010217072251/http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/07_30_99b.htm|archive-date=17 February 2001}}</ref> She nexted portrayed a doctor in ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]'' opposite [[Salman Khan]], the highest-grossing film of the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 1999 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505193650/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ%3D%3D |archive-date=5 May 2012 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' quoted, "The women mostly doll up, dance and cook."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19991115-movie-review-hum-saath-saath-hain-salman-khan-karisma-kapoor-saif-ali-khan-781557-1999-11-15 |title=Movie review: 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' is another sugary drama |date=15 November 1999 |first=Anupama |last=Chopra |website=India Today |language=en |access-date=12 June 2019}}</ref> She then appeared in ''[[Dahek]]'' with [[Akshaye Khanna]].<ref name="Dahek">{{Cite news |title=Dahek: A Burning Passion Movie |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/dahek-a-burning-passion/movieshow/61330283.cms |access-date=12 June 2019 |work=Times of India}}</ref> The same year, she made her Tamil film debut with ''Kadhalar Dhinam'' opposite [[Kunal Singh|Kunal]], a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Jul/16-jul-1999.pdf|title=Premikula Roju review|language=te|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|page=9|author=Giddaluri Gopalrao|date=16 July 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913112342/http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Jul/16-jul-1999.pdf|archive-date=13 September 2016}}</ref> Then she had another Tamil release with ''[[Kannodu Kanbathellam]]'' with [[Arjun Sarja]].<ref name="Silverscreen Multiple Movies">{{Cite web |last=Manik |first=Rajeshwari |date=3 December 2018 |title=Actress Sonali Bendre Returns From New York After Treatment For Cancer |url=https://silverscreen.in/news/actress-sonali-bendre-returns-from-new-york-after-treatment-for-cancer/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927175101/https://silverscreen.in/news/actress-sonali-bendre-returns-from-new-york-after-treatment-for-cancer/ |archive-date=27 September 2019 |access-date=10 June 2019 |website=Silverscreen.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newtamilfilms.com/news/archive/september1999.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20010306121056/http://www.newtamilfilms.com/news/archive/september1999.html|archive-date = 6 March 2001|title = NTFO- News September 1999}}</ref>
 
Bendre had five releases in 2000. She first made brief cameos in ''Chal Mere Bhai''<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news |title=Chal Mere Bhai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/chal-mere-bhai/article28572733.ece |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=23 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510112351/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/chal-mere-bhai/article28572733.ece |archive-date=10 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Dhai Akshar Prem Ke]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=737|title=Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke – Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> She then appeared in a supporting role in ''Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai'' with [[Anil Kapoor]]. She won [[Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress]], for her performance<ref name="1995Awards"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=739 |title=Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=boxofficeindia |publisher=BOI |access-date=5 April 2017 |quote=Worldwide Gross: 30,26,15,00,000}}</ref> ''[[Planet Bollywood]]'' noted, "Bendre turns in a charming performance as Khushi. She looks beautiful and, for once, shows a glimmer of talent."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=040706015549 | title=Hamara Dil Aapke Paas hai - movie review by Alok Kumar - Planet Bollywood |access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> Then she played the lead in ''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]'' with [[Govinda]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wQLeCwAAQBAJ&q=%22Kode+Naagu%22&pg=PA225 |title=Salaam Bollywood: Representations and interpretations |publisher=[[Routledge]] |year=2016 |isbn=978-1-138-64962-0 |editor-last=Kishore |editor-first=Vikrant |pages=225 |editor-last2=Sarwal |editor-first2=Amit |editor-last3=Patra |editor-first3=Parichay}}</ref><ref name="NavodayaBday">{{Cite web |url=http://www.navodayatimes.in/news/filmi-duniya/happy-birthday-sonali-bendra/68575/ |title=Bday Special: बेहद खूबसूरत है बॉलीवुड की ये अदाकारा, देखें सोनाली बेंद्रे की कुछ चुनिंदा Pics |date=1 January 2018 |website=Navodaya Times |language=hi |trans-title=Birthday Special: Sonali Bendre's chosen pictures |access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref> In the same year, she made her Kannada film debut with ''[[Preethse]]'', a remake of ''[[Darr]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/08spice.htm |title=Sonali Bendre takes over from Juhi Chawla |work=Rediff.com |access-date=8 December 2012}}</ref>
 
===Further success and break from films (2001-2012)===
[[File:Sonali.Bendre.jpg|thumb|Bendre in 2012]]
 
Bendre made three films in 2001. She made her Telugu film debut with ''Murari'' opposite [[Mahesh Babu]]. It was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|title=9 Telugu movies that define superstar Mahesh Babu's career|url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/top-mahesh-babu-telegu-movies|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Vogue India|date=26 February 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/07gopi.htm|title=Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it|website=Rediff.com|access-date=26 April 2022}}</ref> She next appeared in ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]'' with Saif Ali Khan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adarsh |first1=Taran |title=Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/love-ke-liye-kuch-bhi-karega/critic-review/love-ke-liye-kuch-bhi-karega-movie-review/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=29 March 2020 |date=28 June 2001}}</ref> She then appeared in the song "Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai" in ''[[Lajja (film)|Lajja]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Lajja: Movie Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6794/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005112602/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6794/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2008 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=1 July 2011 |date=29 August 2001}}</ref> Lastly, she appeared opposite Ajay Devgn in ''[[Tera Mera Saath Rahen]]''. ''[[Rediff.com]]'' stated, "Sonali Bendre looks pretty but is not given much scope to act."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Priyanka |date=15 November 2001 |title=Straight from the heart |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/15tera.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429022058/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/15tera.htm |archive-date=29 April 2022 |access-date=10 May 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
 
In 2002, Bendre starred in three successful Telugu films. She first appeared in ''Indra'' with [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Saudamini |date=5 March 2015 |title=Why Indra The Tiger is a permanent fixture on Indian television |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/why-indra-the-tiger-is-a-permanent-fixture-on-indian-television/story-ofjy0fOTqSMm7Bh8CClEGN.html |access-date=13 November 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' noted, "Sonali suited the role to tee and did her bit to perfection."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review – Indra |url=http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-indra.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820235300/http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-indra.html |archive-date=20 August 2021 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> She next appeared in ''Khadgam'' with [[Ravi Teja]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref> Lastly, she appeared opposite Nagarjuna in ''Manmadhudu''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 August 2019 |title=Is Nagarjuna miffed with Trivikram Srinivas because of Akhil Akkineni? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/is-nagarjuna-miffed-with-trivikram-srinivas-because-of-akhil-akkineni-1578738-2019-08-08 |access-date=6 July 2020 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' stated, "Sonali is excellent and has played her role with conviction."<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Movie Review : Manmadhudu |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manmadhudu-review-telugu-12379052.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526181614/http://www.sify.com/movies/manmadhudu-review-telugu-12379052.html |archive-date=26 May 2014 |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
 
Bendre made five films in 2003. She made her Marathi film debut with ''Anahat'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Sonali-Bendre-wants-to-make-a-comeback-to-Marathi-films/articleshow/49722629.cms|title=Sonali Bendre to make a comeback to Marathi films?|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-09-28}}</ref> for which she won [[Star Screen Awards|Star Screen Award for Best Actress - Marathi]]. ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said, "Sonali Bendre has never looked so good, so sensual."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/26amol.htm|title =Anaahat: Delving deep into human psyche|date= 26 September 2003|work=Rediff.com}}</ref> She next appeared in ''[[Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha]]'' with [[Diwakar Pundir]]. She then appeared in Telugu film ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' with Nandamuri Balakrishna. ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said, "Sonali Bendre is good as the villain."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/06bonda.htm|title=Overconfidence is Palnati Brahmanaidu's downfall|access-date=23 October 2021|archive-date=23 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023071447/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/06bonda.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> She later apoeared in supporting roles in ''[[Chori Chori (2003 film)|Chori Chori]]'' with Ajay Devgn, ''[[Rediff.com]]'' noted, "Bendre is required to look both beautiful and jealous and does it admirably."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/aug/01chori.htm|title=Chori Chori is heartwarming|website=Rediff.com|access-date=26 April 2022}}</ref> and in ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'' with Shah Rukh Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |date=8 December 2003 |title=Beyond formula |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-kal-ho-naa-ho-starring-shah-rukh-khan-saif-ali-khan-preity-zinta/1/205047.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180102115816/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-kal-ho-naa-ho-starring-shah-rukh-khan-saif-ali-khan-preity-zinta/1/205047.html |archive-date=2 January 2018 |access-date=2 January 2018 |website=India Today}}</ref>
 
In 2004, she starred in ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'', a remake of ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S]]''. It was commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-16|title=The film's phenomenal 100-day run|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/14-years-for-shankar-dada-mbbs-interesting-facts-about-the-chiranjeevi-starrer/photostory/66248141.cms|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''[[idlebrain.com]]'' stated, "Sonali Bendre is totally cool. She is the perfect choice for this role and has acted with ease.".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Jeevi |title=Movie review - Shankar Dada MBBS |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-shankardadambbs.html |access-date=20 December 2012 |work=Idlebrain}}</ref> She then made a special appearance in ''[[Aga Bai Arrecha!]]''{{'}}s song "Cham Cham Karta Hai". In 2007, Bendre starred in a play called ''Aap Ki Soniya''. Post this, Bendre took a break from acting in films and shifted to television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Aug42007/metrosat2007080316960.asp |title=I love being a mommy |last=Prathyusha |first=B V |date=4 August 2007 |work=Deccan Herald |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929122900/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Aug42007/metrosat2007080316960.asp |archive-date=29 September 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 April 2019}}</ref>
 
===Bollywood comeback (2013-present)===
Bendre made her film comeback with ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!]]'', where she appeared opposite Akshay Kumar.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/9624f08bbff2ad366066e3d501a0ef92/i-might-never-do-another-film-role |title=I might never do another film role |date=3 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914031838/http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/9624f08bbff2ad366066e3d501a0ef92/i-might-never-do-another-film-role |archive-date=14 September 2012}}</ref> Her part was described by director [[Milan Luthria]] as, "Sonali's character is called Mumtaz. 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."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-03/news-interviews/32509495_1_sonali-bendre-milan-luthria-chori-chori |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705101644/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-03/news-interviews/32509495_1_sonali-bendre-milan-luthria-chori-chori |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |title=Sonali Bendre returns to films |date=2 July 2012}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said, "Sonali Bendre shines in the few scenes she has."<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2013 |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobaara! |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaai-dobaara/article1-1108821.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817121535/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Once-Upon-A-Time-In-Mumbaai-Dobaara/Article1-1108821.aspx |archive-date=17 August 2013 |access-date=22 November 2013 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
 
''[[Love You Hamesha]]'', with Akshaye Khanna, was released in 2022 on NMP Movies YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/love-you-hamesha-review-bollywood-pcluf7aijjide.html|title=Love You Hamesha|work=Sify|date=25 April 2003|access-date=4 February 2021|archive-date=7 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507140104/https://www.sify.com/movies/love-you-hamesha-review-bollywood-pcluf7aijjide.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/apr/26slid6.htm|title=rediff.com Movies:Fresh blood-Which of them will storm Bollywood?|website=Rediff.com|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517084840/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/apr/26slid6.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===Television===
Bendre made her television debut hosting the dance show ''Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....!''. She went onto become a talent judge for Mr & Mrs Television, the reality shows [[Indian Idol (Hindi TV series)|''Indian Idol 4'']], ''[[India's Got Talent]]'', ''[[Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz]]'' and ''[[India's Best Dramebaaz]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/No-crying-and-weeping-please-Just-Enjoy/Article1-950708.aspx |title=No crying and weeping please.Just Enjoy! |last=Saxena |first=Poonam |date=27 October 2012 |access-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102142654/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/No-crying-and-weeping-please-Just-Enjoy/Article1-950708.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2012 |url-status=dead |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> She has hosted the [[50th Filmfare Awards]] with [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Farida Jalal]] on 26 February 2005. She turned narrator for the show ''[[Mission Sapne]]'' on [[Colors TV]] in 2014.<ref name="missionsapne">{{cite web |title=Sonali Bendre to be Narrator in TV Reality Show Mission Sapne |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/02/sonali-bendre-to-be-narrator-in-tv-reality-show-mission-sapne/ |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |publisher=news.biharprabha.com |access-date=14 February 2014}}</ref>
 
Bendre made her television acting debut with the [[Life OK]]'s series ''[[Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Sonali-Bendres-show-to-replace-Baawre/articleshow/40987696.cms |title=Sonali Bendre's tv debut 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh' to replace 'Baawre'? |work=Times of India |access-date=12 May 2017|last1=Bhopatkar |first1=Tejashree }}</ref> She portrayed a housewife Shobha Sachdev opposite [[Apurva Agnihotri]] and [[Harsh Chhaya]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sonali-Bendre-was-interested-in-Ajeeb-Dastaan-Hai-Yeh-bEcause-iT-was-a-finite-show/articleshow/46000077.cms|title=Sonali Bendre was interested in Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh because it was a finite show |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=2019-12-25|last1=Trivedi |first1=Tanvi }}</ref> She also turned judge for ''[[Dance India Dance|DID Li'ls Masters Season 5]]'' in 2022, marking her television comeback after 4 years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre Makes Her Comeback to Television After Four Years |url=https://www.tollywoodlife.com/2022/03/12/sonali-bendre-makes-her-comeback-to-television-after-four-years/ |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=The Tollywood Life |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
She made her streaming debut in 2022 with ''The Broken News'', portraying a news channel head.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Watch video! Sonali Bendre reveals why she chose 'The Broken News' as her OTT debut |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/sonali-bendre-reveals-why-she-chose-the-broken-news-as-her-ott-debut-23227167 |access-date=2022-05-23 |website=Mid Day |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'' noted, "Sonali stands out, delivering a nuanced performance. She aces the emotional scenes."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakker |first=Namrata |title=The Broken News Web Series Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/the-broken-news-review/20220610.htm |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Rediff.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
==Personal life and off-screen work==
[[File:Goldie Behl with his wife Sonali Bendre at Karan Johar's 40th birthday bash at Taj Lands End (23).jpg|thumb|upright|Bendre with husband [[Goldie Behl]]]]
 
Bendre first met filmmaker [[Goldie Behl]], son of director [[Ramesh Behl]] on the sets of her film ''[[Naaraaz]]''.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Sonali Bendre-Goldie Behl's Love Story |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonali-bendregoldie-behls-love-story-70334.html |work=indiatimes.com|date=7 April 2013 |access-date=7 January 2018 }}</ref><ref name=sona1>{{cite news |title=Sussanne Khan reveals she got to know Sonali Bendre through Goldie Behl: He was smitten with her |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sussanne-khan-reveals-she-got-to-know-sonali-bendre-through-goldie-behl-he-was-smitten-by-her-1517543-2019-05-05 |access-date=25 June 2020 |work=India Today |date=5 May 2019}}</ref> Bendre married Behl on 12 November 2002 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Then, Now & Forever: Sonali Bendre Celebrates 20 Years Of Marital Bliss With Goldie Behl In Adorable Post |work=ABP Live |access-date=13 November 2022 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/sonali-bendre-posts-on-social-media-20-years-of-marriage-days-actress-says-then-now-forever-1562925/amp}}</ref> They have one child, a son born in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre delivers a baby boy! |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 August 2005 |access-date=15 November 2020 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/star-power-male/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=The Tribune |title=Sonali Bendre's emotional birthday message to her son |work=Tribune India |access-date=12 August 2022 |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/news-detail-635796}}</ref>
 
On 4 July 2018, Bendre announced that, she has been diagnosed with a metastatic cancer and was undergoing treatment in a New York City hospital.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46423340 |title=Sonali Bendre: Bollywood star's cancer posts inspires India fans |work=BBC News |access-date=27 December 2018 |date=3 December 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Despite having stage 4 cancer, the actress became cancer free in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/cancer-warrior-sonali-bendre-reveals-doctors-told-her-she-had-30-per-cent-chance-of-survival-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-93436192/amp |title=Cancer warrior Sonali Bendre reveals doctors told her she had '30 per cent chance' of survival |work=Times Now |access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref>
 
When [[Michael Jackson]] performed at a concert in [[Mumbai]] in 1996, Bendre had the opportunity to welcome Jackson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=सोनाली बेंद्रे ने माइकल जैक्सन का किया था भारत में वेलकम, आज टीवी की हैं सुपरहिट जज |work=NDTV India (Hindi) |access-date=25 August 2019 |url=https://ndtv.in/celebrity-profile/sonali-bendre-metastatic-cancer-bollywood-actress-michael-jackson-superhit-judge-of-television-1882920/amp/1}}</ref> She was dressed in a traditional Marathi sari and welcomed Jackson by applying the traditional ‘tilak’ on his forehead.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Neeta Kolhatkar |title=My tryst with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson |work=DNA India |access-date=22 September 2019 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-tryst-with-the-king-of-pop-1268724/amp}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://madrascourier.com/insight/when-michael-jackson-performed-in-mumbai/ |title=When Michael Jackson performed in Mumbai |last=Dasari |first=Nikhil |date=9 November 2018 |website=Madras Courier |access-date=7 April 2019}}</ref> Bendre co-owns Pune Jaguars, a team at "The Tennis Premier League".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fourth season of The Tennis Premier League kicks off in Pune |work=Hindustan Times |date=7 December 2022 |access-date=12 December 2022 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/tennis/fourth-season-of-tennis-premier-league-kicks-off-in-pune-101670399731598-amp.html}}</ref> She has ramp walked for [[Brand India|Made In India]] and Pidilite - CPAA charity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre & Soha Ali Khan walk the ramp for 'Make in India' fashion show |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=12 August 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/sonali-bendre-soha-ali-khan-walk-the-ramp-for-make-in-india-fashion-show/sonali-bendre-soha-ali-khan-walk-the-ramp-for-make-in-india-fashion-show-9/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh, Varun, Alia, Sonali & other stars walk the ramp for a cause! |work=Times of India |access-date=27 February 2018 |url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/fashion/indian-shows/celebs-walk-the-ramp-for-a-cause/amp_articleshow/57363472.cms}}</ref> She has also been [[cover model]] for various magazines including [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre embraces her bald head, cancer scars in first magazine photoshoot since diagnosis |work=Hindustan Times |date=6 March 2019 |access-date=27 March 2020 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sonali-bendre-embraces-her-bald-head-cancer-scars-in-first-magazine-photoshoot-since-diagnosis-see-pics/story-sAbtpR3NYHF7ne7k6hjQJI_amp.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre on cover of Harpers Bazaar India, after winning over Cancer |work=ABP Live News |date=5 April 2019 |access-date=27 July 2022 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/sonali-bendre-on-cover-of-harpers-bazaar-india-cover-after-winning-over-cancer-958077}}</ref> Bendre supports a number of causes,<ref>{{Cite web |author=ETimes |title=Sonali Bendre Does Charity For Children's Education |work=The Times of India |date=2 December 2015 |access-date=20 December 2018 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sonali-bendre-does-charity-for-childrens-education/amp_etphotostory/50007560.cms}}</ref> including children's education and has been actively supporting cancer survivors. She says, "In whatever capacity I can, I will always be there to help and support the cause of cancer survivors."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Post battle with cancer Sonali Bendre supports cancer survivors; says "I can and will always support this cause" |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=16 December 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/post-battle-cancer-sonali-bendre-supports-cancer-survivors-says-can-will-always-support-cause/}}</ref>
 
==Controversy==
In 1998, Bendre was charged with poaching two [[blackbuck]]s on the outskirts of Kankani village in [[Jodhpur district]] of [[Rajasthan]] during the filming of ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain|Hum Saath Saath Hain]]'' along with co-stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Neelam Kothari]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Blackbuck case: Sonali, Salman, Saif charged with poaching |date=25 August 2007 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/25/stories/2007082557720100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012112000/http://hindu.com/2007/08/25/stories/2007082557720100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2007 |work=The Hindu |access-date=10 October 2007}}</ref> A lower court charged her with the others under the [[Wildlife Protection Act, 1972]] and the IPC. She had filed a revision petition before a sessions court which discharged her of Section 51 (causing harm to wildlife) of Wildlife Act and both of 147 (punishment for rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly of persons) of the [[Indian Penal Code]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Pillai, Pai |title=Salman Khan expresses faith in judiciary |date=1 September 2007 |url=http://news.sawf.org/Bollywood/41716.aspx |publisher=news.sawf.org |access-date=10 October 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012120930/http://news.sawf.org/Bollywood/41716.aspx |archive-date=12 October 2007}}</ref> The Rajasthan State Government then filed a revision petition before the [[Rajasthan High Court]] at Jodhpur which again added Section 149 against her, which had been dropped earlier. In December 2012, the Jodhpur court summoned her along with all the accused for commencement of the trial with the revised charges on 4 February 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/filmy/jodhpur-court-summons-salman-khan-saif-in-february-for-poaching-case-358003 |title=हिरन शिकार मामला : सलमान, सैफ को कोर्ट में पेश होने के आदेश |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=11 December 2012 |access-date=24 October 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> Although Bendre was acquitted in the blackbuck poaching case on 5 April 2018,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/20-yrs-on-blackbuck-killing-verdict-live-updates/articleshow/63621241.cms |title=Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan gets 5-year jail term |date=5 April 2018 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> the Rajasthan High Court issued her with a notice, challenging her acquittal on 11 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/110319/blackbuck-poaching-case-jodhpur-hc-issues-notice-to-saif-tabu-and-so.html |title=Blackbuck poaching case: Jodhpur HC issues notice to Saif, Tabu, Sonali Bendre |date=11 March 2019 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>
 
In 2012, she was arrested by Mumbai Police for wearing thigh-length, lemon yellow kurta with [[Om]] and [[Om Namah Shivaya|Om Namah Shivay]] printed on it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Throwback: When Sonali Bendre was arrested for her controversial dress |access-date=16 November 2015 |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20010409-sonali-bendre-and-her-controversial-dress-775352-2001-04-08}}</ref>
 
== Reception and public image ==
[[File:Sonali Bendre attends the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 (20) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Bendre in 2018]]
 
Bendre has often been regarded as one of the most stylish actresses in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/aishwarya-karisma-to-preity-90s-bollywood-actresses-then-and-now |title=Aishwarya, Karisma to Sonali: 90s Bollywood actresses, then and now |website=Free Press Journal |access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=#ETimesTrendsetters: Sonali Bendre, the 90s crush who made jaws drop with her iconic style statements! |work=The Times of India |access-date=12 August 2022 |url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/etimestrendsetters-sonali-bendre-the-90s-crush-who-made-jaws-drop-with-her-iconic-style-statements/amp_etarticleshow/88853022.cms}}</ref> Rahul Gangwani of ''[[Filmfare]]'' termed her "beautiful and fresher than the first rains" and said, "Even though Sonali hasn’t appeared on the big screen for a decade now, the craze for her remains unbeaten."<ref>{{Cite web |author=Rahul Gangwani |title="Sometimes the most interesting role is not of the protagonist" - Sonali Bendre |work=Filmfare |access-date=22 August 2019 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/interviews/sometimes-the-most-interesting-role-is-not-of-the-protagonist-sonali-bendre-4002.amp}}</ref>  ''[[Rediff.com]]'' included her in their "Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses" list and noted, "One of the most underrated actresses, Sonali has traditional beauty."<ref>{{cite web |title=Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses |url=https://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/24sld6.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=6 April 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515202824/https://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/24sld6.htm |archive-date=15 May 2007}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' termed the actress, "The poster girl of the late 90s".<ref>{{cite web |title=Hot and Healthy Sonali Bendre! |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/prevention/story/hot-and-healthy-sonali-bendre-149381-2011-12-19 |work=India Today |access-date=19 August 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515202824/https://www.indiatoday.in/prevention/story/hot-and-healthy-sonali-bendre-149381-2011-12-19 |archive-date=20 December 2011}}</ref>
 
Bendre has said her films, ''[[Naaraaz]]'', ''[[Zakhm]]'' and ''[[Sarfarosh]]'', are among the best moments from Indian cinema.<ref name="Zakhm movie">{{Cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/sonali-bendre-picks-her-best-moments-from-indian-cinema-113062600434_1.html |title=Sonali Bendre picks her best moments from Indian cinema |date=26 June 2013 |work=Business Standard India |access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref> Actor [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] has compared her with actress [[P. Bhanumathi]], while praising her performance in ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The villainous Sonali Bendre |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/27south.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=16 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515202824/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/27south.htm |archive-date=27 May 2003}}</ref> In a 1999 Interview with ''[[Rediff.com]]'', she revealed her acting approach. She said, {{Blockquote|"I take it as it comes. If I feel strongly about something I voice my opinion, if the director agrees fine, or let him convince me. It comes from having a relationship with the director. You talk out the scene with your directors and your co-stars."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/may/14son.htm|title='If you give love you get love'|work=Rediff|access-date=17 May 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517084837/https://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/may/14son.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
 
In addition to her acting career, Bendre is a celebrity endorser for brands and products, including [[Nirma]] soap.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Revisit three iconic ads from the &apos;90s with these behind the scenes anecdotes! |work=Verve |date=20 February 2019 |access-date=20 February 2019 |url=https://www.vervemagazine.in/people/revisit-iconic-ads-from-the-90s-with-these-behind-the-scenes-anecdotes}}</ref> She has also endorsed fairness cream,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Won't do any fairness ad again: Actress Sonali Bendre |work=Business Standard |date=30 September 2016 |access-date=30 September 2021 |url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/won-t-do-any-fairness-ad-again-sonali-bendre-116093000616_1.html}}</ref> clothing brand Radha, with [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and [[Oriflame|Oriflame India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=This vintage ad featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonali Bendre is a perfect dose of throwback Sunday |work=Indian Express |date=13 November 2016 |access-date=5 May 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-sonali-bendre-vintage-ad-4372894/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=As the brand ambassador, Sonali Bendre launches Oriflame's latest products |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=31 October 2020 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/sonali-bendre-launches-oriflames-latest-products/sonali-launches-oriflames-products-4/}}</ref> In 2015, Bendre wrote a book named, "The Modern Gurukul: My Experiment with Parenting", which talks about her achievements and challenges as a first-time mother.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The modern gurukul: Watch Sonali Bendre talk about her new book on parenting |work=The Indian Express |date=24 November 2015 |access-date=25 November 2017 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/the-modern-gurukul-watch-sonali-bendre-talk-about-her-new-book-on-parenting/lite/}}</ref> Bendre appeared on ''[[Forbes India]]''{{'s}} [[Forbes Celebrity 100|Celebrity 100]] list of 2016, ranking 99th, with an estimated annual income of {{INRConvert|65|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2016-celebrity-100/1587/all |title=2016 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=20 December 2016 |archive-date=19 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2016-celebrity-100/1587/all |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Filmography==
 
===Films===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"  | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|1994
! scope= "row" |''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]''
| Parul
| [[Hindi]]
|
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name="Aag">{{cite web |title=Aag (1993) |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aag-3/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=19 August 1994 |access-date=21 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131219/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aag-3/cast/ |archive-date=6 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" | ''[[Naaraaz]]''
| Sonali
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/naaraaz/cast/ |title=Naaraaz (1994) |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 August 1994 |access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4"|1995
! scope= "row" |''[[The Don (1995 film)|The Don]]''
| Anita Malik
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Gaddaar (1995 film)|Gaddaar]]''
| Priya
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Takkar (1995 film)|Takkar]]''
| Mohini
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]''
| Herself
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| Special appearance in the song "[[Humma Humma]]"
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name="NavodayaBday"/>
|-
| rowspan="5" | 1996
! scope= "row" |''[[Rakshak]]''
| Dr. Pooja Malhotra
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[English Babu Desi Mem]]''
| Bijuriya
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/534284 |title=English Babu Desi Mem (1996) |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518172356/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/534284 |archive-date=18 May 2014 |access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Diljale]]''
| Radhika
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sonali-bendre-stars-in-her-first-commercial-since-cancer-diagnosis-watch-it-here/story-JuSOkAkPeh0d95wynlAO4L.html |title=Sonali Bendre stars in her first commercial since cancer diagnosis. Watch it here |date=16 March 2019 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=8 April 2019}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Apne Dam Par]]''
| Herself
| Hindi
| Special appearance in the song "Aara Hile Chapara Hile"
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Sapoot]]''
| Kajal Singhania
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| rowspan="3"|1997
! scope= "row" |''[[Bhai (1997 film)|Bhai]]''
| Meenu
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Tarazu]]''
| Pooja
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Qahar]]''
| Neelam
| Hindi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6"|1998
! scope= "row" |''[[Keemat - They Are Back]]''
| Mansi
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Duplicate (1998 film)|Duplicate]]''
| Lily
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":3" />
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Humse Badhkar Kaun]]''
| Anu
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Major Saab]]''
| Nisha
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="BookClub">{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/cancer-cannot-stop-sonali-bendre-from-being-a-bookworm-check-out-the-proof-1870733.html |title=Cancer Cannot Stop Sonali Bendre from Being a Bookworm; Check Out the Proof |website=News18 |date=7 September 2018 |access-date=6 June 2019}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Angaaray (1998 film)|Angaaray]]''
| Roma
| Hindi
|
|
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Zakhm]]''
| Sonia Maheshwari
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Zakhm movie"/>
|-
| rowspan="5"|1999
! scope= "row" |''[[Sarfarosh]]''
| Seema Nagrath
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Suparn |date=30 April 1999 |title=The enemy within |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/30sar.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118213250/https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/30sar.htm |archive-date=18 January 2022 |access-date=15 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]''
| Roja
| Tamil
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |author=Gangadhar |first=V |date=22 April 2000 |title=Old wine, old bottle |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/apr/22dil.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116173345/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/apr/22dil.htm |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=18 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Kannodu Kanbathellam]]''
| Kalyani
| Tamil
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vijayan |first=K.N. |date=4 September 1999 |title=Greenhorn director flops |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ihQWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-xQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4392,784310 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316194533/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ihQWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-xQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4392,784310 |archive-date=16 March 2022 |access-date=26 October 2019 |work=[[New Straits Times]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Hum Saath Saath Hain]]''
| Dr. Preeti Shukla
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite web |last=Someshwar |first=Savera R. |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/06hssh.htm |title=It's not HAHK..! |work=Rediff.com |date=6 November 1999 |access-date=13 April 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907110803/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/06hssh.htm |archive-date=7 September 2015}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Dahek]]''
| Sabina / Neelima Bahkshi
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Suparn |date=17 December 1999 |title=As bad as it gets |url=https://m.rediff.com/entertai/1999/dec/17dahek.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414132238/https://m.rediff.com/entertai/1999/dec/17dahek.htm |archive-date=14 April 2022 |access-date=14 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2000
! scope= "row" |''[[Chal Mere Bhai]]''
| Piya
| Hindi
| Cameo appearance
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Khushi Malhotra
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=25 August 2000 |title=Sir Anil to the rescue! |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/aug/25hamara.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517194904/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/aug/25hamara.htm |archive-date=17 May 2021 |access-date=15 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Dhai Akshar Prem Ke]]''
| Nisha
| Hindi
| Cameo appearance
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]''
| Saavni
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taliculam |first=Sharmila |date=13 October 2000 |title=Move over, David Dhawan. Enter Mahesh Manjrekar! |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/oct/13ganga.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603050753/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/oct/13ganga.htm |archive-date=3 June 2018 |access-date=18 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Preethse]]''
| Kiran
| [[Kannada (language)|Kannada]]
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritti |first=MD |date=31 January 2000 |title=Mindless entertainment! |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/jan/31preet.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130225505/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/jan/31preet.htm |archive-date=30 January 2016 |access-date=15 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4"|2001
! scope= "row" |''[[Murari (2001 film)|Murari]]''
| Vasundhara
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review – Murari |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-murari.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083627/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-murari.html |archive-date=8 November 2021 |access-date=15 April 2022 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" | ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Sapna Chopra
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=29 June 2001 |title=A fun rollercoaster ride! |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/jun/29love.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418071731/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/jun/29love.htm |archive-date=18 April 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" | ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
| Herself
| Hindi
| Special appearance in the song "Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai"
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Tera Mera Saath Rahen]]''
| Madhuri Khanna
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| rowspan="3"|2002
! scope= "row" |''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]''
| Pallavi
| Telugu
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Khadgam]]''
| Swathi
| Telugu
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review – Khadgam |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-khadgam.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030127085535/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-khadgam.html |archive-date=27 January 2003 |access-date=10 May 2022 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Manmadhudu]]''
| Harika
| Telugu
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| rowspan="5"|2003
! scope= "row" |''[[Anahat (film)|Anahat]]''
| Queen Sheelavathi
| [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashraf |first=Syed Firdaus |date=25 September 2003 |title=Why would anyone deny Anaahat? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/25sonali.htm |access-date=15 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha]]''
| Disha
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]''
| Siva Nageswari
| Telugu
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Chori Chori (2003 film)|Chori Chori]]''
| Pooja
| Hindi
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" | ''[[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]''
| Dr. Priya Malhotra
| Hindi
| Cameo appearance
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| rowspan="2"|2004
! scope= "row" |''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]''
| Dr. Sunita "Chitti"
| Telugu
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
! scope= "row" |''[[Aga Bai Arrecha!]]''
| Herself
| Marathi
| Special appearance in the song "Cham Cham Karta Hai"
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2013
! scope= "row" |''[[Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara!]]''
| Mumtaz Khan
| Hindi
| Cameo appearance
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2022
! scope= "row" |''[[Love You Hamesha]]''
| Shivani
| Hindi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=1 October 2019 |title=When Sonali, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/when-mouni-deepika-aishwarya-celebrated-navratri/20191001.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128173847/https://m.rediff.com/movies/special/when-mouni-deepika-aishwarya-celebrated-navratri/20191001.htm |archive-date=28 January 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |work=Rediff.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}
 
===Television===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"  | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2001–2002
! scope= "row" | ''Kya Masti Kya Dhoom''
| Host
|
|
|-
| 2008
! scope= "row" | ''Mr & Mrs Television''
| Judge
|
|
|-
| 2008-2009
! scope= "row" |[[Indian Idol (Hindi TV series)|''Indian Idol'']]
| Judge
| Season 4
|
|-
| 2009-2012
! scope= "row" |''[[India's Got Talent]]''
| Judge
| Season 1-3
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indias-got-talent.com/indias-got-talent-hunar-hi-winner-judges/ |title=India's Got Talent Judges |access-date=9 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901183450/http://www.indias-got-talent.com/indias-got-talent-hunar-hi-winner-judges/ |archive-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 2012
! scope= "row" |''[[Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz]]''
| Judge
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=No crying and weeping please. Just Enjoy!|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/No-crying-and-weeping-please-Just-Enjoy/Article1-950708.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028165336/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/No-crying-and-weeping-please-Just-Enjoy/Article1-950708.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 October 2012 |work= Hindustan Times|date=27 October 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| 2014
! scope= "row" |''[[Mission Sapne]]''
| Narrator
|
|
|-
| 2014–2015
! scope= "row" |''[[Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye]]''
| Shobha Sachdev
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/i-never-thought-of-doing-a-fiction-show-sonali-bendre/502145-8-66.html |title=I never thought of doing a fiction show: Sonali Bendre |work=IBN Live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927124243/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/i-never-thought-of-doing-a-fiction-show-sonali-bendre/502145-8-66.html |access-date=15 October 2015|archive-date=27 September 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| 2013–2016
! scope= "row" | ''[[India's Best Dramebaaz]]''
| Judge
| Season 1-2
|
|-
| 2021
! scope= "row" | ''[[Super Dancer]]''
| Guest
| Season 4
|
|-
| 2022
! scope= "row" | ''[[Dance India Dance|DID Li'ls Masters]]''
| Judge
| Season 5
|
|-
| 2022
! scope= "row" | ''[[The Broken News]]''
| Amina Qureshi
| Web series
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonali Bendre announces her OTT debut with ZEE5's The Broken News: 'Feels so good to be back on sets' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/sonali-bendre-announces-her-ott-debut-with-zee5-the-broken-news-7911496/ |access-date=2022-05-23 |website=The Indian Express |date=11 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|}
 
==Accolades==
{{BLP sources section|date=March 2023}}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="4"|1995
| rowspan="2"|[[Screen Awards]]
| Discovery of the Year
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Screen Award winners for the year 1994 are |url=http://screenindia.com/screenawards/award94.html |website=Screen |access-date=8 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050217195053/http://screenindia.com/screenawards/award94.html |archive-date=17 February 2005}}</ref>
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| [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Most Promising Newcomer – Female]]
| rowspan="2"|''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]''
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| rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year|Lux New Face of the Year]]
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Face of the Year Award (1989-1994) |url=http://recipeguide.indiatimes.com/awards2001/ex_face.html |publisher=Official Listings, [[Indiatimes]] |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713025534/http://recipeguide.indiatimes.com/awards2001/ex_face.html |archive-date=13 July 2011}}</ref>
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| Sensational Debut
| ''Naaraaz''
| {{won}}
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| rowspan="2"|1998
| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female|Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female]]
| ''[[Duplicate (1998 film)|Duplicate]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeetelevision.com/programs/cineawds/nomipop.htm |title=1st Zee Cine Awards 1998 Popular Award Categories Nominations |publisher=[[Zee TV|Zee Television]] |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980219071201/http://zeetelevision.com/programs/cineawds/nomipop.htm |archive-date=19 February 1998 |agency=Zee Entertainment Enterprises}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[Planet Bollywood|Planet Bollywood People's Choice Awards]]
| rowspan="2"|Best Supporting Actress
| ''[[Zakhm]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards98/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715184608/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards98/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2007|title=Results for the 4th Annual Planet-Bollywood Nisha Awards|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|2000
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards00/results.html |title=People's Choice Awards |publisher=Planet-Bollywood |access-date=5 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616201439/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards00/results.html |archive-date=16 June 2011}}</ref>
|-
| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|[[IIFA Best Actress Award|Best Actress]]
|''[[Sarfarosh]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="4"|2001
| [[49th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| ''[[Murari (2001 film)|Murari]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/south2001/winners.html |title=49th Annual Filmfare Awards - South |website=downloads.movies.indiatimes.com |access-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130710024450/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/south2001/winners.html |archive-date=10 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| [[IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award|Best Supporting Actress]]
| rowspan="3"|''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| [[Bollywood Movie Awards]]
| [[Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodawards.com/ballot/ballot.html |title=The nominees for the Bollywood Awards 2001 were |publisher=Bollywood Movie Awards |access-date=12 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020407134036/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/ballot/ballot.html |archive-date=7 April 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[Screen Awards]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2004
| Best Actress – Marathi
| ''[[Anahat (film)|Anahat]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2011
| [[Colors TV|Golden Petal Awards]]
| Most Chahiti Personality
| rowspan="2"|''[[India's Got Talent|India's Got Talent 3]]''
| {{won}}
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|-
| 2012
| rowspan="2"|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Best Judge Panel
| {{won}}
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|-
| 2015
| [[Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple|Best Onscreen Couple]]
| ''[[Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye]]''
| {{nom}}
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|-
| 2017
| [[Zee Rishtey Awards]]
| Best Judge
| ''[[India's Best Dramebaaz]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2018
| Women Achiever's Awards
| Pride of Maharashtra
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonali Bendre receives 'Pride of Maharashtra' award at a recently held award function |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-sonali-bendre-receives-pride-of-maharashtra-award-at-a-recently-held-award-function-2613823 |access-date=8 January 2019 |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=11 May 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
| [[I Am Woman awards]]
| Woman of Substance
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonali Bendre: 'My Mother Always Said That Unless You Are Independently Earning, Do Not Get Married!' |url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonali-bendre-my-mother-always-said-that-unless-you-are/article_cc60327c-6687-11e9-848a-5bace6494c14.html |access-date=26 April 2019 |work=India West |date=24 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue Beauty Awards]]
| Beauty Warrior
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
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| 2022
| [[2022 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actor Female in a Drama Series
| ''[[The Broken News]]''
| {{nom}}
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Latest revision as of 04:41, 22 July 2023


Sonali Bendre
Bendre in 2017
Born (1975-01-01) 1 January 1975 (age 51)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Alma materRamnarain Ruia College
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2002)
Children1
FamilyBehl family(by marriage)

Sonali Bendre (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi films along with a few Telugu and Tamil 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 and Screen Award for Best Female Debut. Bendre played the leading lady in such commercially successful films as Diljale (1996), Major Saab (1998), Sarfarosh (1999) and Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). Her performance in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) won her the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Bendre has also worked in the Tamil film Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) and the Telugu film Murari (2001). She earned a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu nomination for the latter. Her other Telugu films include Indra, Khadgam, Manmadhudu (all 2002) and Shankar Dada MBBS (2004). Bendre has also starred in the Marathi film Anahat (2003). This was followed by a hiatus from acting. She has since appeared as a judge on various reality shows and starred in the television series Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye (2014) and The Broken News (2022).

Early life[edit | edit source]

Bendre was born on 1 January 1975[1][2][3] in present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra in a Maharashtrian family.[4] She has 2 sisters. Her father was a civil servant.[5] She completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore and completed her graduation from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

Modelling and film debut (1994-1995)[edit | edit source]

Bendre was a model before entering the Star Dust Talent Search. She made her film debut with Aag (1994) at the age of 19.[7] For this, she won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year and Screen Award for Best Female Debut.[8][9] The same year, she also appeared in Naaraaz, for which she was awarded Filmfare's Sensational Debut award.[10]

Bendre had three releases in 1995 with The Don, Gaddaar and Takkar.[11] She also appeared in the song "Humma Humma" in the film, Bombay the same year.[12][13]

Breakthrough and establishment (1996-2000)[edit | edit source]

Bendre had five releases in 1996. She starred in Rakshak with Sunil Shetty,[14] English Babu Desi Mem with Shah Rukh Khan,[15] Apne Dam Par, Sapoot with Suniel Shetty[16] and Diljale with Ajay Devgn, which proved to be her breakthrough performance. It was a box-office hit.[17] Planet Bollywood said, "Sonali Bendre is dashingly beautiful".[18] Bendre starred in Bhai with Sunil Shetty, Tarazu with Akshay Kumar[19] and Qahar with Sunny Deol, all in 1997.[20]

1998 was another successful year for Bendre. She first appeared in Keemat – They Are Back with Saif Ali Khan, Humse Badhkar Kaun and Angaaray with Nagarjuna.[21] She then appeared opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Duplicate, which was an average success.[9] She received Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female nomination for the film. Her next two films with Ajay Devgn were box office success, Major Saab,[22] where India Today called her "insipid"[23] and Zakhm, where Planet Bollywood said, "she made an impact".[24][25]

In 1999, Bendre appeared opposite Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh.[26] Filmfare noted, "Sonali does justice to her first real role, the only one worth talking about,that is." She received IIFA Best Actress Award nomination.[27] She nexted portrayed a doctor in Hum Saath-Saath Hain opposite Salman Khan, the highest-grossing film of the year.[28] India Today quoted, "The women mostly doll up, dance and cook."[29] She then appeared in Dahek with Akshaye Khanna.[30] The same year, she made her Tamil film debut with Kadhalar Dhinam opposite Kunal, a box office success.[31] Then she had another Tamil release with Kannodu Kanbathellam with Arjun Sarja.[32][33]

Bendre had five releases in 2000. She first made brief cameos in Chal Mere Bhai[34] and Dhai Akshar Prem Ke.[35] She then appeared in a supporting role in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai with Anil Kapoor. She won Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, for her performance[9][36] Planet Bollywood noted, "Bendre turns in a charming performance as Khushi. She looks beautiful and, for once, shows a glimmer of talent."[37] Then she played the lead in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain with Govinda.[38][39] In the same year, she made her Kannada film debut with Preethse, a remake of Darr.[40]

Further success and break from films (2001-2012)[edit | edit source]

Bendre in 2012

Bendre made three films in 2001. She made her Telugu film debut with Murari opposite Mahesh Babu. It was a box office success.[41][42] She next appeared in Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega with Saif Ali Khan.[43] She then appeared in the song "Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai" in Lajja.[44] Lastly, she appeared opposite Ajay Devgn in Tera Mera Saath Rahen. Rediff.com stated, "Sonali Bendre looks pretty but is not given much scope to act."[45]

In 2002, Bendre starred in three successful Telugu films. She first appeared in Indra with Chiranjeevi.[46] Idlebrain.com noted, "Sonali suited the role to tee and did her bit to perfection."[47] She next appeared in Khadgam with Ravi Teja.[48] Lastly, she appeared opposite Nagarjuna in Manmadhudu.[49] Sify stated, "Sonali is excellent and has played her role with conviction."[50]

Bendre made five films in 2003. She made her Marathi film debut with Anahat,[51] for which she won Star Screen Award for Best Actress - Marathi. Rediff.com said, "Sonali Bendre has never looked so good, so sensual."[52] She next appeared in Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha with Diwakar Pundir. She then appeared in Telugu film Palnati Brahmanayudu with Nandamuri Balakrishna. Rediff.com said, "Sonali Bendre is good as the villain."[53] She later apoeared in supporting roles in Chori Chori with Ajay Devgn, Rediff.com noted, "Bendre is required to look both beautiful and jealous and does it admirably."[54] and in Kal Ho Naa Ho with Shah Rukh Khan.[55]

In 2004, she starred in Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., a remake of Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. It was commercially successful.[56] idlebrain.com stated, "Sonali Bendre is totally cool. She is the perfect choice for this role and has acted with ease.".[57] She then made a special appearance in Aga Bai Arrecha!'s song "Cham Cham Karta Hai". In 2007, Bendre starred in a play called Aap Ki Soniya. Post this, Bendre took a break from acting in films and shifted to television.[58]

Bollywood comeback (2013-present)[edit | edit source]

Bendre made her film comeback with Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, where she appeared opposite Akshay Kumar.[59] Her part was described by director Milan Luthria as, "Sonali's character is called Mumtaz. 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."[60] Hindustan Times said, "Sonali Bendre shines in the few scenes she has."[61]

Love You Hamesha, with Akshaye Khanna, was released in 2022 on NMP Movies YouTube channel.[62][63]

Television[edit | edit source]

Bendre made her television debut hosting the dance show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....!. She went onto become 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.[64] She has hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards with Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on 26 February 2005. She turned narrator for the show Mission Sapne on Colors TV in 2014.[65]

Bendre made her television acting debut with the Life OK's series Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh.[66] She portrayed a housewife Shobha Sachdev opposite Apurva Agnihotri and Harsh Chhaya.[67] She also turned judge for DID Li'ls Masters Season 5 in 2022, marking her television comeback after 4 years.[68]

She made her streaming debut in 2022 with The Broken News, portraying a news channel head.[69] Rediff.com noted, "Sonali stands out, delivering a nuanced performance. She aces the emotional scenes."[70]

Personal life and off-screen work[edit | edit source]

Bendre with husband Goldie Behl

Bendre first met filmmaker Goldie Behl, son of director Ramesh Behl on the sets of her film Naaraaz.[71][72] Bendre married Behl on 12 November 2002 in Mumbai.[73] They have one child, a son born in 2005.[74][75]

On 4 July 2018, Bendre announced that, she has been diagnosed with a metastatic cancer and was undergoing treatment in a New York City hospital.[76][7] Despite having stage 4 cancer, the actress became cancer free in 2021.[77]

When Michael Jackson performed at a concert in Mumbai in 1996, Bendre had the opportunity to welcome Jackson.[78] She was dressed in a traditional Marathi sari and welcomed Jackson by applying the traditional ‘tilak’ on his forehead.[79][80] Bendre co-owns Pune Jaguars, a team at "The Tennis Premier League".[81] She has ramp walked for Made In India and Pidilite - CPAA charity.[82][83] She has also been cover model for various magazines including Vogue.[84][85] Bendre supports a number of causes,[86] including children's education and has been actively supporting cancer survivors. She says, "In whatever capacity I can, I will always be there to help and support the cause of cancer survivors."[87]

Controversy[edit | edit source]

In 1998, Bendre was charged with poaching two blackbucks on the outskirts of Kankani village in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain along with co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Neelam Kothari.[88] A lower court charged her with the others under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the IPC. She had filed a revision petition before a sessions court which discharged her of Section 51 (causing harm to wildlife) of Wildlife Act and both of 147 (punishment for rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly of persons) of the Indian Penal Code.[89] The Rajasthan State Government then filed a revision petition before the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur which again added Section 149 against her, which had been dropped earlier. In December 2012, the Jodhpur court summoned her along with all the accused for commencement of the trial with the revised charges on 4 February 2013.[90] Although Bendre was acquitted in the blackbuck poaching case on 5 April 2018,[91] the Rajasthan High Court issued her with a notice, challenging her acquittal on 11 March 2019.[92]

In 2012, she was arrested by Mumbai Police for wearing thigh-length, lemon yellow kurta with Om and Om Namah Shivay printed on it.[93]

Reception and public image[edit | edit source]

Bendre in 2018

Bendre has often been regarded as one of the most stylish actresses in Bollywood.[94][95] Rahul Gangwani of Filmfare termed her "beautiful and fresher than the first rains" and said, "Even though Sonali hasn’t appeared on the big screen for a decade now, the craze for her remains unbeaten."[96] Rediff.com included her in their "Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses" list and noted, "One of the most underrated actresses, Sonali has traditional beauty."[97] India Today termed the actress, "The poster girl of the late 90s".[98]

Bendre has said her films, Naaraaz, Zakhm and Sarfarosh, are among the best moments from Indian cinema.[99] Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna has compared her with actress P. Bhanumathi, while praising her performance in Palnati Brahmanayudu.[100] In a 1999 Interview with Rediff.com, she revealed her acting approach. She said,

"I take it as it comes. If I feel strongly about something I voice my opinion, if the director agrees fine, or let him convince me. It comes from having a relationship with the director. You talk out the scene with your directors and your co-stars."[101]

In addition to her acting career, Bendre is a celebrity endorser for brands and products, including Nirma soap.[102] She has also endorsed fairness cream,[103] clothing brand Radha, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Oriflame India.[104][105] In 2015, Bendre wrote a book named, "The Modern Gurukul: My Experiment with Parenting", which talks about her achievements and challenges as a first-time mother.[106] Bendre appeared on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2016, ranking 99th, with an estimated annual income of ₹65 million (US$910,000).[107]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language(s) Notes Ref.
1994 Aag Parul Hindi [108]
Naaraaz Sonali Hindi [109]
1995 The Don Anita Malik Hindi
Gaddaar Priya Hindi
Takkar Mohini Hindi
Bombay Herself Tamil Special appearance in the song "Humma Humma" [39]
1996 Rakshak Dr. Pooja Malhotra Hindi
English Babu Desi Mem Bijuriya Hindi [110]
Diljale Radhika Hindi [111]
Apne Dam Par Herself Hindi Special appearance in the song "Aara Hile Chapara Hile"
Sapoot Kajal Singhania Hindi
1997 Bhai Meenu Hindi
Tarazu Pooja Hindi
Qahar Neelam Hindi
1998 Keemat - They Are Back Mansi Hindi
Duplicate Lily Hindi [111]
Humse Badhkar Kaun Anu Hindi
Major Saab Nisha Hindi [112]
Angaaray Roma Hindi
Zakhm Sonia Maheshwari Hindi [99]
1999 Sarfarosh Seema Nagrath Hindi [113]
Kadhalar Dhinam Roja Tamil [114]
Kannodu Kanbathellam Kalyani Tamil [115]
Hum Saath Saath Hain Dr. Preeti Shukla Hindi [116]
Dahek Sabina / Neelima Bahkshi Hindi [117]
2000 Chal Mere Bhai Piya Hindi Cameo appearance
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Khushi Malhotra Hindi [118]
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke Nisha Hindi Cameo appearance
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Saavni Hindi [119]
Preethse Kiran Kannada [120]
2001 Murari Vasundhara Telugu [121]
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Sapna Chopra Hindi [122]
Lajja Herself Hindi Special appearance in the song "Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai"
Tera Mera Saath Rahen Madhuri Khanna Hindi
2002 Indra Pallavi Telugu
Khadgam Swathi Telugu [123]
Manmadhudu Harika Telugu
2003 Anahat Queen Sheelavathi Marathi [124]
Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha Disha Hindi
Palnati Brahmanayudu Siva Nageswari Telugu
Chori Chori Pooja Hindi
Kal Ho Naa Ho Dr. Priya Malhotra Hindi Cameo appearance
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 appearance
2022 Love You Hamesha Shivani Hindi [125]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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 [126]
2012 Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz Judge [127]
2014 Mission Sapne Narrator
2014–2015 Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye Shobha Sachdev [128]
2013–2016 India's Best Dramebaaz Judge Season 1-2
2021 Super Dancer Guest Season 4
2022 DID Li'ls Masters Judge Season 5
2022 The Broken News Amina Qureshi Web series [129]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
1995 Screen Awards Discovery of the Year N/A Won [130]
Most Promising Newcomer – Female Aag Won
Filmfare Awards Lux New Face of the Year Won [131]
Sensational Debut Naaraaz Won [10]
1998 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female Duplicate Nominated [132]
Planet Bollywood People's Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Zakhm Nominated [133]
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Nominated [134]
International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Actress Sarfarosh Nominated
2001 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Murari Nominated [135]
International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Nominated
Bollywood Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [136]
Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
2004 Best Actress – Marathi Anahat Won
2011 Golden Petal Awards Most Chahiti Personality India's Got Talent 3 Won
2012 Indian Telly Awards Best Judge Panel Won
2015 Best Onscreen Couple Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye Nominated
2017 Zee Rishtey Awards Best Judge India's Best Dramebaaz Won
2018 Women Achiever's Awards Pride of Maharashtra N/A Won [137]
2019 I Am Woman awards Woman of Substance N/A Won [138]
Vogue Beauty Awards Beauty Warrior N/A Won
2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor Female in a Drama Series The Broken News Nominated [139]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sonali Bendre Birthday: Diljale to Sarfarosh, 5 Memorable Movies of the Actress". News18 India. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "Birthday Exclusive: Sonali Bendre". Deccan Chronicle. 2 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 29 September 2007 suggested (help)
  3. ↑ "Happy Birthday Sonali Bendre: Here are 7 unknown facts about the birthday girl". Mid Day. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "10 throwback photos of birthday girl Sonali Bendre that will make you drool over her beauty". Times Now News. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. ↑ Kamat, Payal. "Goldie Behl's Maha Mantra". Mid Day. Retrieved 7 April 2019. .....brother-in-law's place in the prized locality of Dadar.... My father-in-law, for instance, was a civil servant who worked in the CWC.........[Sonali Bendre]'s family is CKP....
  6. ↑ "Personal Agenda: Sonali Bendre". Hindustan Times. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Goyal, Divya (4 April 2019). "Sonali Bendre, Getting Her Hair Trimmed, Couldn't Stop Smiling. Watch Adorable Video". NDTV. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "Sonali Bendre leaves fans mesmerised as she shares a video of her different avatars from the 90s". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Azad, Tasnim (11 September 2018). "5 best movies of Sonali Bendre". EasternEye. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2019". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  11. ↑ "Gaddaar Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  12. ↑ "Bombay". The Times of India. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  15. ↑ "Top India Total Nett Gross 1996". Box Office India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  16. ↑ Mishra, Shubhi (29 July 2022). "This scene from Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty's film Sapoot is so dumb that it's funny. Watch video". India Today.
  17. ↑ Nisha Mehta (11 August 2011). "@RANDOM – Which is your favourite patriotic film and why". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
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