Sonali Bendre is one of the immensely loved actresses of her time. The diva of the 90s made many hearts skip a beat with her simplicity and charming performance on-screen. She began her career as a model and later ventured into the acting world. She made her acting debut with the film, Aag in 1994. Following this, she was part of a number of films, including Diljale, Major Saab, Zakhm, Sarfarosh, Hum Saath Saath Hain and others. Last, she was seen in the TV series, The Broken News in 2022.
Now, we stumbled upon a video of Sonali Bendre from one of her interviews with Hauterrfly, wherein she opened up about one such piece of advice from her mother, Roopsi Bendre, that she followed diligently. Sonali mentioned that her mother once told her and her two sisters about a significant decision about marriage. Recalling her mother's words, Sonali mentioned how Roopsi was clear that no matter how many wealthy grooms they bring, she will not give consent to marriage if her daughters aren't financially independent.
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In the same conversation, Sonali continued explaining why her mother, Roopsi made such a statement and even she and her sisters were also left wondering about the same. Explaining it, Sonali mentioned that according to her mother, no girl has a voice without financial independence. Thus, to make one's voice recognisable, a girl needs to be dependent on herself. Sonali shared:
"My mother who has been a homemaker, she was always clear about what she wanted for her daughters. Aur unhone mujhe bahut clearly kaha huya that, hum teeno se ki aap duniya ke sabse aamir aadmi se bhi shaadi karlo agar, main uska consent nhi dungi jabtak aap financially independent apne dam pe nhi hojate. And we would say ki thikhain, I mean ki we understand ki koi duniya ka sabse aamir aadmi humse shaadi karne ke liye baitha huya nhi hai but kyun aese bol rhi ho. And she said no, financial independence jab tak nhi hai tab tak koi awaj nhi hai aapki. Aur jab tak you can't stand up for yourself aur aapki awaj nah ho tab tak life mein koi choice nhi hai. But to live what is dealt to you."
Coming to her personal life, Sonali is married to filmmaker, Goldie Behl. However, in the initial years, it was one-sided love from Goldie's side, who was bowled over by Sonali’s beauty. Later, after wooing her a lot, he could win her heart too. However, Sonali's parents were apprehensive about the duo's marriage as Goldie was younger than her. Moreover, he was less experienced than her then and belonged to a different culture. However, yet again, with his sheer love, patience and dedication towards Sonali, Goldie also gradually won her parents' hearts. Then, they tied the knot on November 12, 2002. In 2005, the couple was blessed with a baby boy named Ranveer Behl.
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The year 2018 and 2019 was the toughest phase for Sonali as she was diagnosed with cancer. However, it was the support of her close ones which helped her fight the battle. Among them, her husband, Goldie's support for her, was the most special one for the doting wife. Earlier, in an event, Sonali opened up about her battle with cancer and how Goldie became her pillar of strength. Elaborating more, she even thanked the almighty for connecting her roads with him. She said:
"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."
What do you think about Sonali's revelations regarding her mother? Let us know!
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