Bollywood filmmaker and producer, Goldie Behl talked about his decision of putting films on hold after his wife, Sonali Bendre's cancer diagnosis in New York. Find out!
When Bollywood actress, Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with cancer, millions of her fans had gone into a sort of depression overnight. Such was her fanbase and everyone was so tensed about the news that they weren't able to extract some hope from that situation. But even at that time, it was Sonali Bendre, who didn’t let her heart sink into the river of defeat and made herself ready for the biggest battle of her life. The actress had diagnosed with metastatic cancer and had spent the larger part of the year, 2018, in New York undergoing treatment. But with the support of her family and fans, she had come back to India with a big smile on her face and a story that is still inspiring millions of cancer fighters out there. (Recommended Read: Sonam Kapoor Pens An Appreciation Post For The Best Husband, Anand Ahuja, Says She Is Grateful)
However, not a lot of people know this but Sonali’s husband, Goldie Behl is the one, who had stood by her side in every single second of that disastrous phase. We had already heard Sonali praising her hubby for his constant effort but this time it is the man himself, who has talked about that terrible time in his recent interview.
In an interview with the PTI, the filmmaker and producer, Goldie Behl opened-up about his decision of putting all of his big-screen ventures on hold and how terrible that time was for him and his family. He said, “The film slate has not been affected by COVID-19, I have put it on hold for the moment. I am focusing more on my energies, ever since 2018 after I went to New York with Sonali, it was a life-altering situation for all of us.” Goldie also added that right now he’s focusing more on the digital platforms because of their massive growing popularity. He added, “I have decided to focus more on the digital platform. So the film slate is on pause right now, but because of my own decision and not COVID-19.” (Don’t Miss: Suhana Khan Turns Muse For Gauri Khan, BFF Ananya Panday's Banter With Her Is Every Girlfriend Ever)
For the uninitiated, it was the year, 2018 that had come as a massive setback for the Bendre-Behl families as Sonali was diagnosed with Cancer. The actress along with her hubby, Goldie Behl had decided to go to New York for her treatment. While many people couldn’t be able to stand in front of this dangerous disease, it was Sonali’s strong courage and constant support of her family members that had helped her in beating this life-threatening disease to its knees. Since then, we had heard Sonali heaping praise on her family, friends, but most importantly on her husband, Goldie, who was her ultimate source of positivity and courage.
In an event last year in May, Sonali had opened up about her cancer battle and how her husband, Goldie Behl had become a pillar of strength for her till the end. She had explained, "Goldie has been my rock and pillar of strength to help me fight cancer. Thank God, I decided to get married to him. My mother always told me that human being matters more. Of course, there are times when you realise material things are also important, which gets you the treatment in the US, but even that cannot give you the joy the family gives and sees you through it. That is the most important thing."
The actress had posted a bravely bald picture on her Instagram handle during her cancer phase which had created a stir amongst her fans because it was indeed a bold step. There was a wave of happiness, confidence and worries that her fans had gone through seeing that picture. And when in a conversation with SpotboyE, it was asked from Sonali Bendre, whether she had consulted with her husband, Goldie Behl before putting out those bald pictures or not? The actress had replied, “We were talking about it. Goldie used to, in fact, say that why are you being shy about it. He used to say I need to own it and that I look fabulous without my hair as well. Today, he tells me that ‘you should not grow your hair back, the short hair suits you very much’. My husband has been an amazing support.” (Also Read: Anushka Sharma Shares A Picture Of Herself But Her Wedding Portrait Got All The Attention From Fans)
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