Sonali Bendre Biography :

Sonali Bendre (1 January 1975) is an Indian Bollywood actress and model. Sonali Bendre started out as a model before being selected for the "Star Dust Talent Search". Her first role was in "Aag" (1994) opposite Govinda. Though she initially struggled to be a successful actress, she was eventually given critical acclaim for her performances in films like "Bhai" (1997), "Sarfarosh" (1999), "Zakhm", "Duplicate", "Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United" (1999), "Dil Hi Dil Mein" (2000), "Tera Mera Saath Rahey" and "Anaahat" (2003) among many others.

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. She was the only cast member who was nominated and won the award. She was appreciated for her comic performances in films like "Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega". Next to her well-received performances, she was also recognized as a graceful dancer through films like "Bombay", "Lajja" and "Major Saab" to name a few. She acted in a few Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies and has been successful. She also hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards with Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on February 26, 2005.

On November 12, 2002 she married film producer/director Goldie Behl; and on August 11, 2005 she gave birth to a son, Ranvir, at Breach Candy Hospital.

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