“Om. Vakratund mahakaay, surykoti samaprabha, Nirvighnam kurumedev, sarwkaaryeshu sarwada, Sukh karta dukh-harta, Warta vighnachi, Noorvi poorvi prem krupya jayanchi, Sarwangi sundar utishendu rachi, Kanthi jhalke maad mukhta padhanchi…” The entire nation (especially Maharashtra) is crooning their voices for melodious, energetic and much-loved Ganpati aarti as everyone is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with all dhoom-dhaam and shor-sharaaba. So is the case with one of the finest Bollywood actresses, Sonali Bendre!
Last year (2018), Sonali had missed out on the Ganpathi celebrations in Mumbai for she was undergoing her cancer treatment in New York. For the unversed, Sonali was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in July 2018, and soon after, she had flown to New York for the treatment. The actress is back in town now but had missed out on a lot when she was getting treated abroad. In December 2018, Sonali was in the middle of her treatment and has been juggling ever since. (You May Like: Malaika Arora Shares A Pretty Pic Of Herself, Sanjay Kapoor Teases Her About 'In-House Photographer')
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Today, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi (September 2, 2019), Sonali Bendre took to her official Instagram handle and shared pictures of herself with the eco-friendly bappa at her place. Along with the same, she expressed her sadness on not being a part of the celebrations last year in 2018 due to her cancer treatment and how excited she is on being a part of the fun this time. Sonali wrote, “Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favourite festivals and I really missed celebrating it at home last year. Was part of the Aarti via FaceTime! I'm so glad to be back this year, healthier and stronger, celebrating with my family.”
She further penned, “I truly believe if there’s faith, it reflects more on the inside. In the dialogue between you and your God. So, don't lose that essence. Once again, we’ve taken the route of bringing an eco-friendly Ganesha & we’ll also immerse the Lord in our home. May this Ganesh Chaturthi bring health, happiness and new beginnings to everyone, and may we all have the strength to overcome the obstacles that come our way.” (Also Read: Bruna Abdullah Of 'I Hate Love Story' Fame Shares The Picture Of Her New born Baby Girl)
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Goldie Behl too took to his official Instagram handle to share the close-up glimpses of Ganpati ji. Along with the same, he wrote, “May Lord Ganesha always remove obstacles from your life. Happy Ganesha Chaturthi!” Take a look:
Last year, on September 13, 2018, which happened to be Ganesh Chaturthi, Sonali had taken to social media to express her grief about not being a part of the celebrations. Sonali, being a Maharashtrian, loves this festival and it holds a special place in her heart. She had then posted the following pictures of the celebrations that had taken place at home, and had written this along with the same, “#GaneshChaturthi has always been very very close to my heart. Missing the celebrations back home, but still feeling blessed. Have a happy one, filled with blessings, love and joy!” (Checkout: Ridhi Dogra Celebrated 'Raqesh Bapat Day' Post Separation On His Birthday, Shared An Array Of Wishes)
On December 2, 2018, Sonali had taken to her official Instagram handle after being back in Mumbai and had written a long note about her cancer journey. Sharing the below post, she had penned about her fight with cancer, “They say "Distance makes the heart grow fonder". It sure does. But let's never underestimate what distance teaches you. Being away from home in the city of New York, I realized I was walking amongst so many stories. Each trying to write their own chapter in different ways. Each struggling to do it but never giving up. Each taking it #OneDayAtATime.”
She had further gone on to write, “And now I'm on my way back to where my heart is. It's a feeling I can't describe in words but I'm going to try - it's the joy to see my family and friends again, the excitement to do what I love and mainly the gratitude for the journey I've had up until this moment. The fight is not yet over, but I'm happy and looking forward to this happy interval :) It's time to learn that there is a new normal out there and I can't wait to embrace it and #SwitchOnTheSunshine. #NowPlaying #AdventureOfALifeTime. And as my adventure with life continues these words by Chris Martin hit home, "Everything you want is a dream away. Under this pressure, under this weight. We are diamonds taking shape." (Don't Miss: Kapil Sharma Reveals The Preparations He And His Wife, Ginni Chatrath Are Doing For Their Little One)
Here’s wishing a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi to Sonali and her family!
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