Birth Name: Sonali Bendre
Date of Birth: 1 January, 1975
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Biography:
Sonali Bendre was born in a Marathi Family. She studied in Bangalore and Mumbai in Kendriya Vidyalaya Malleshwaram and Holy Cross High School Thane. Sonali has three sisters who have supported her a lot in her struggling days.
Sonali Bendre started her modeling career in a very young age. Later, she was selescted for "Stardust Talent Search".
In 1994, Sonali was first seen in Aag which crashed badly at the box office.
Later she got an opportunity to work with all big stars which includes Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh.
After getting married to Goldie Behl she took a break from the showbiz.
She also hosted a dance show on television named Kya Masti Kya Dhoom...! and was one of the judges of Indian Idol on Sony Entertainment television.
She was a judge on Indian Idol 4 and India's Got Talent.
Personal Life:
She married film actor/director Goldie Behl on 12 November 2002. On 11 August 2005, she gave birth to a son, Ranveer.
Fashion:
This graceful actress was often seen dressed up perfectly in all the shows and events.
Filmography:
As An Actor
Kal Ho Naa Ho (October 28, 2003) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Chori Chori (August 1, 2003) (Released) ... Pooja
Anaahat (2003) (Released)
Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata (2003)
Tera Mera Saath Rahen (November 16, 2001) (Released) ... Madhuri
Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (June 29, 2001) (Released) ... Sapna Chopra
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (October 13, 2000) (Released) ... Saawni
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (September 29, 2000) (Released) ... Nisha (Special Appearance)
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released) ... Khushi
Chal Mere Bhai (May 5, 2000) (Released) ... Vicky'S Beloved (Special Appearance)
Dil Hi Dil Mein (April 21, 2000) (Released) ... Roja
Hum Saath Saath Hain (November 5, 1999) (Released) ... Preeti
Sarfarosh (April 30, 1999) (Released) ... Seema
Love You Hamesha (1999) ... Shivani
Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999) (Released) ... Sabina Bahkshi/Neelima Bahkshi
Zakhm (December 25, 1998) (Released) ... Sonia A. Desai
Angaarey (July 24, 1998) (Released) ... Roma
Major Saab (June 26, 1998) (Released) ... Nisha
Hum Se Badhkar Kaun:The Entertainer (June 12, 1998) (Released) ... Anu
Duplicate (May 7, 1998) (Released) ... Lily
Keemat:They Are Back (April 10, 1998) (Released) ... Mansi
Qahar (December 5, 1997) (Released) ... Neelam
Bhai (October 31, 1997) (Released) ... Meenu
Taraazu (August 1, 1997) (Released) ... Pooja
Rakshak (November 29, 1996) (Released) ... Dr. Pooja Malhotra
Sapoot (November 8, 1996) (Released) ... Kajal
Diljale (September 27, 1996) (Released) ... Radhika
Apne Dam Par (March 15, 1996) (Released) ... Special Appearance
English Babu Desi Mem (January 26, 1996) (Released) ... Bijuriya
Takkar (July 14, 1995) (Released) ... Mohini
Gaddar (June 9, 1995) (Released) ... Priya
The Don (April 28, 1995) (Released) ... Anita Malik
Bombay (April 7, 1995) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Naaraaz (August 19, 1994) (Released)
- Aag (August 19, 1994) (Released)
Playback Singer:
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released)
Awards:
In 1995, she won the Filmfare Lux New Face Award. In 2001 she also won the Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai where she co-starred with Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai.
1993 Studied in Government Law College and got the first advertisement for Lakme. It was put at Church gate station
1994, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female
1995, Filmfare Lux New Face Award, Aag
2001, Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2004, Star Screen Award, Best Actress-Marathi, Anaahat"