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Sonali Bendre, born 1 January 1975 in Mumbai, rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like Sarfarosh and Hum Saath-Saath Hain, earning a reputation as one of the era's most popular leading ladies.
A lifelong Mumbaikar, Sonali resides in Bandra West with her husband, filmmaker Goldie Behl, and their son Ranveer.
Sonali became a powerful public voice for cancer awareness after openly sharing her own diagnosis and treatment journey, later authoring The Modern Gurukul on personal growth.
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Bestselling BookSonali Bendre was born on 1 January 1975, making her 51 years old as of 2026.
Sonali Bendre lives in Bandra West, Mumbai, with her family.
Sonali Bendre is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl.
Sonali Bendre has one son, Ranveer Behl.
Sonali Bendre is known for her advocacy around cancer awareness following her own treatment journey, and for authoring The Modern Gurukul.