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Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 1 January 1975
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Model, Film Actor, Presenter, Television Actor, Actor
  • Spouse Goldie Behl (2002)
  • Education Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
  • Years active 1994-present

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ABOUT Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre: A Versatile Career in Film and Television Sonali Bendre, born January 1, 1975, is a prominent Indian actress known for her contributions to Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Her debut in Aag (1994) garnered her the Filmfare Award for Best New Face, launching a successful career. Bendre quickly established herself, starring in commercially successful films like Diljale (1996), Major Saab (1998), Sarfarosh (1999), and Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). Her supporting role in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) earned her a Screen Award. Bendre's filmography also includes notable work in South Indian cinema, with films like Kadhalar Dhinam (Tamil) and Murari (Telugu), the latter earning her a Filmfare Best Actress (Telugu) nomination. Further Telugu successes followed with Indra, Khadgam, Manmadhudu, and Shankar Dada MBBS. Her foray into Marathi cinema included Anahat (2003). Following a hiatus from acting, Bendre transitioned to television, judging reality shows like India's Got Talent and India's Best Dramebaaz. More recently, she starred in the series Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye (2014) and The Broken News (2022-2024). Beyond acting, Bendre is a brand ambassador and is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl.

Sonali Bendre FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • The Broken News
  • The Broken News

    ( 2022–2024 )

  • Rashna: The Ray of Light
  • Rashna: The Ray of Light

    ( Not Final )

  • Satrangi by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
  • Satrangi by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

    ( 2023 )

  • Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye
  • Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye

    ( 2014–2015 )

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

    ( 2013 )

  • Shankar Dada MBBS
  • Shankar Dada MBBS

    ( 2004 )

  • Aga Bai Arecha
  • Aga Bai Arecha

    ( 2004 )

  • Kal Ho Naa Ho
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho

    ( 2003 )

  • Anaahat
  • Anaahat

    ( 2003 )

  • Chori Chori
  • Chori Chori

    ( 2003 )

  • Palnati Brahmanayudu
  • Palnati Brahmanayudu

    ( 2003 )

  • Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata..
  • Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata..

    ( 2003 )

  • Indhiran
  • Indhiran

    ( 2002 )

  • Manmadhudu
  • Manmadhudu

    ( 2002 )

  • Khadgam
  • Khadgam

    ( 2002 )

  • Indra
  • Indra

    ( 2002 )

  • Tera Mera Saath Rahen
  • Tera Mera Saath Rahen

    ( 2001 )

  • Lajja
  • Lajja

    ( 2001 )

  • Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
  • Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

    ( 2001 )

  • Love You Hamesha
  • Love You Hamesha

    ( 2001 )

  • Murari
  • Murari

    ( 2001 )

  • Preethse
  • Preethse

    ( 2000 )

  • Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
  • Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke

    ( 2000 )

  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain

    ( 2000 )

  • Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
  • Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

    ( 2000 )

  • Chal Mere Bhai
  • Chal Mere Bhai

    ( 2000 )

  • Premikula Roju
  • Premikula Roju

    ( 1999 )

  • Dahek: A Burning Passion
  • Dahek: A Burning Passion

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain
  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain

    ( 1999 )

  • Kannodu Kanbathellam
  • Kannodu Kanbathellam

    ( 1999 )

  • Kadhalar Dinam
  • Kadhalar Dinam

    ( 1999 )

  • Sarfarosh
  • Sarfarosh

    ( 1999 )

  • Zakhm
  • Zakhm

    ( 1998 )

  • Angaaray
  • Angaaray

    ( 1998 )

  • Major Saab
  • Major Saab

    ( 1998 )

  • Humse Badhkar Kaun: The Entertainer
  • Humse Badhkar Kaun: The Entertainer

    ( 1998 )

  • Duplicate
  • Duplicate

    ( 1998 )

  • Keemat: They Are Back
  • Keemat: They Are Back

    ( 1998 )

  • Qahar
  • Qahar

    ( 1997 )

  • Bhai
  • Bhai

    ( 1997 )

  • Tarazu
  • Tarazu

    ( 1997 )

  • Diljale
  • Diljale

    ( 1996 )

  • Apne Dam Par
  • Apne Dam Par

    ( 1996 )

  • Rakshak
  • Rakshak

    ( 1996 )

  • Sapoot
  • Sapoot

    ( 1996 )

  • English Babu Desi Mem
  • English Babu Desi Mem

    ( 1996 )

  • Asha Bhosle: Piya Tu Ab to Aaja
  • Asha Bhosle: Piya Tu Ab to Aaja

    ( 1996 )

  • Takkar
  • Takkar

    ( 1995 )

  • Gaddaar
  • Gaddaar

    ( 1995 )

  • The Don
  • The Don

    ( 1995 )

  • Bombay
  • Bombay

    ( 1995 )

  • Naaraaz
  • Naaraaz

    ( 1994 )

  • Aag
  • Aag

    ( 1994 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Sonali Bendre AWARDS

Awards
  • Most Stylish Beautiful Diva
  • The Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards for Most Stylish Beautiful Diva - 2023

  • Most Chahiti Personality
  • The Colors Golden Petal Awards for Most Chahiti Personality - 2011 India's Got Talent

  • Lux Face of the Year
  • The Filmfare Awards for Lux Face of the Year - 1995

  • Pride of Maharashtra
  • The GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India for Pride of Maharashtra - 2018

  • Best Judge on a TV Show
  • The Indian Telly Awards for Best Judge on a TV Show - 2012 India's Got Talent

  • Best Debut Actress in a Series
  • The OTTplay Awards for Best Debut Actress in a Series - 2022 The Broken News

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Supporting Actress - 2001 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

  • Most Promising Debut Actor (Male/Female)
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Most Promising Debut Actor (Male/Female) - 1995 Aag

  • Beauty Warriors
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Beauty Warriors - 2019

  • Favourite Judge Panal
  • The Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite Judge Panal - 2022 Dance India Dance: Li'l Masters

  • Favourite TV Judge
  • The Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite TV Judge - 2017 India's Best Dramebaaz

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SONALI BENDRE NEWS

Sonali Bendre says she's nothing like Dr. Preeti from Hum Saath Saath Hain in real life, reveals how her audition look changed Sooraj Barjatya’s vision

May 13, 2025 7:37 pm

Sonali Bendre recalls that she was initially puzzled by the styling choice of her charactrer Dr. Preeti in Hum Saath Saath Hai. She felt that the character should be in Indian clothes, as western styling will feel weird.

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre team up for untitled series on Ranga-Billa case

April 17, 2025 2:07 pm

Pataal Lok's director Prosit Roy is helming the series based around the case of real-life criminals Ranga and Billa, and it stars Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre

When Sonali Bendre ditched wig at airport to face paparazzi for the first time amid cancer treatment: 'Bald. It's okay. I just walked out'

April 16, 2025 9:46 am

"But I must say that all the press that were there were so quiet and gentle with me," she heaped praises on paparazzi for supporting her

When Sonali Bendre opened up about being body shamed: 'I was called a lamp post, giraffe'

November 13, 2024 10:04 pm

"Abhi wohi neck sabko achi lagti hai," Sonali Bendre added

Mahesh Babu’s Murari re-release creates massive craze, fans say, ‘Timeless, cult classic, Jai Babu’

August 11, 2024 9:34 am

Murari, which was not just a huge box-office success but a critically acclaimed film that won three Nandi awards, was re-released on Mahesh Babu's birthday on August 9.

Sonali Bendre: '25 years of Sarfarosh made me feel so old'

July 18, 2024 10:38 pm

Sarfarosh, written and directed by John Matthew Matthan, released in 1999. The film, which recently completed 25 years of it release, starred Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Sonali Bendre in the lead roles.

Sonali Bendre talks about wearing Pooja Bhatt’s rejects for first film; here are tips to turn pass ons into stepping stones

July 08, 2024 6:36 pm

Organisational psychologist Gurleen Baruah mentions that in Bollywood, there's the noteworthy example of Twinkle Khanna declining the role of Tina in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’

Sonali Bendre on fan ending life by jumping into lake after failing to see her: 'How can someone…'

June 17, 2024 7:14 am

Sonali Bendre, who enjoyed a massive fan-following in the '90s, recalls receiving fan mails during that time. She, however, asserts that she is against the idea of fans putting Bollywood stars on a pedestal.

'Saroj Khan was ready to kill me': Sonali Bendre recalls 'struggling' to learn dance moves for Shah Rukh Khan's English Babu Desi Mem

June 15, 2024 10:49 am

Sonali Bendre shared that Ahmed Khan, who used to be Saroj Khan's assistant, would bribe her with sweets and snacks to get her to train.

Sonali Bendre reveals she has been a victim of sensationalism: ‘I can’t blame the media anymore…’

May 17, 2024 6:07 pm

Sonali Bendre shares her views on the film industry today, and how she has been a victim of sensational news.

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