Sonali Bendre | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Bendre at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 | |
| Born | 1 January 1975 |
| Alma mater | Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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Early life and family
Bendre was born in Mumbai in a Maharashtrian family. She studied at Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. She has a brother who lives in Mumbai. Her father was a civil servant. She studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore.Modelling and movie debut (1994-1995)
Bendre started out as a model before getting selected for the Star Dust Talent Search. She eventually got the opportunity to study under the guidance of the best Bollywood actors and performers. Initially, she was cast in a movie called Ram, produced by Sohail Khan. However, this movie was never made. Her first major role was in Aag (1994) at the age of 19. For this, she won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year and Star Screen Awards for Most Promising Newcomer. In 1994, she also appeared in Naaraaz, for which she was awarded Filmfare's Sensational Debut award. In 1995, she appeared in Bombay in the song Humma Humma.Modelling and movie debut (1994-1995)
Bendre was a model before entering the Star Dust Talent Search. She was then cast in a movie called Ram, produced by Sohail Khan. However, this movie was never made. Her first major role was in Aag (1994) at the age of 19. For this, she won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year and Star Screen Awards for Most Promising Newcomer. In 1994, she also appeared in Naaraaz, for which she was awarded Filmfare's Sensational Debut award. In 1995, she appeared in Bombay in the song Humma Humma.Established actress (1996-2003)
In 1996, she starred in Rakshak, English Babu Desi Mem, Diljale, Apne Dam Par and Sapoot. In the same year, she welcomed Michael Jackson on his arrival in India in a traditional Marathi sari and applied tilak on his forehead. In 1997 and 1998, Bendre starred in Bhai, Tarazu, Qahar, Keemat, Humse Badhkar Kaun, Major Saab, Angaaray and Zakhm. She was seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Duplicate. In 1999, Bendre starred in 2 Tamil films: Kadhalar Dhinam and Kannodu Kanbathellam. Bendre also starred in Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Dahek and Sarfarosh as well. In 2000, Bendre made a brief cameo in Chal Mere Bhai and Dhai Akshar Prem Ke. She later appeared in Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. Bendre won a Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress and got nominated for Planet - Bollywood People's Choice Awards (Best Supporting Actress) and Best Supporting Actress. Then, Bendre starred in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain. In the same year, she made her debut in Kannada with the movie Preethse, a remake of Darr.In 2001, she made her Telugu debut in Murari with Mahesh Babu. For this film, she was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Telugu. Then, she was seen in Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. She featured in a song, Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai, in Lajja. Bendre later acted in Tera Mera Saath Rahen.In 2002, Bendre starred in 3 Telugu films: Indra, Khadgam and Manmadhudu. In 2003, Bendre made her Marathi debut with Anahat, for which she got nominated for Star Screen Awards Best Actress in Marathi. Consecutively, Bendre starred in Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha (Hindi), Palnati Brahmanayudu (Telugu) and Chori Chori (Hindi). She made a special appearance in Kal Ho Naa Ho.2004 was the last active year of her career. Bendre starred in Shankar Dada MBBS and made a special appearance in Aga Bai Arrecha!. In addition to her acting, she was also recognised as a dancer through films such as Gaddar, Sapoot, Bombay, Lajja and Major Saab. She took a break after this. In 2007, Bendre starred in a play called Aap Ki Soniya.Television career
In 2001, Bendre hosted the television dance show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....! and featured as a talent judge for Mr & Mrs Television, the reality shows Indian Idol 4, India's Got Talent, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz and India's Best Dramebaaz. She also hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards with Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on 26 February 2005. She narrated the TV Show Mission Sapne on Colors in 2014. She played the lead role in Star Life OK's television series Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh.Television career
In 2001, Bendre hosted the television dance show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom....! and featured as a talent judge for Mr & Mrs Television, the reality shows Indian Idol 4, India's Got Talent, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz and India's Best Dramebaaz. She also hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards with Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on 26 February 2005. She narrated the TV Show Mission Sapne on Colors in 2014. She played the lead role in Star Life OK's television series Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh.Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1994 | Aag | Parul | Hindi | Hindi debut Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year |
| Naaraaz | Sonali | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | The Don | Anita Malik | Hindi | |
| Gaddaar | Priya | Hindi | ||
| Takkar | Mohini | Hindi | [32] | |
| Bombay | Herself | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Humma Humma"[21] | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | Dr. Pooja Malhotra | Hindi | [32] |
| English Babu Desi Mem | Bijuriya | Hindi | ||
| Diljale | Radhika | Hindi | [33] | |
| Apne Dam Par | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Aara Hile Chapara Hile" | |
| Sapoot | Kajal | Hindi | [32] | |
| 1997 | Bhai | Meenu | Hindi | |
| Tarazu | Pooja | Hindi | ||
| Qahar | Neelam | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Keemat - They Are Back | Mansi | Hindi | |
| Duplicate | Lily | Hindi | [33] | |
| Humse Badhkar Kaun | Anu | Hindi | ||
| Major Saab | Nisha | Hindi | [31] | |
| Angaaray | Roma | Hindi | ||
| Zakhm | Soniya | Hindi | [14] | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Seema | Hindi | [33] |
| Kadhalar Dhinam | Roja | Tamil | Tamil debut[15] | |
| Kannodu Kanbathellam | Kalyani | Tamil | [15] | |
| Hum Saath Saath Hain | Preeti | Hindi | [33] | |
| Dahek | Sabina Bahkshi/Neelima Bahkshi | Hindi | [18] | |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Piya | Hindi | Cameo appearance[20] |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Khushi | Hindi | Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress | |
| Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Nisha | Hindi | Cameo appearance[20] | |
| Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Saawni | Hindi | ||
| Preethse | Kiran | Kannada | Kannada debut | |
| 2001 | Murari | Vasundhara | Telugu | Telugu debut |
| Love You Hamesha | Shivani | Hindi | ||
| Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Sapna Chopra | Hindi | ||
| Lajja | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai" | |
| Tera Mera Saath Rahen | Madhuri | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Indra | Pallavi | Telugu | |
| Khadgam | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| Manmadhudu | Harika | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Anahat | Queen Sheelavathi | Marathi | |
| Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha | Disha | Hindi | ||
| Palnati Brahmanayudu | Siva Nageswari | Telugu | ||
| Chori Chori | Pooja | Hindi | ||
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Priya | Hindi | Cameo appearance | |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Dr. Sunita/ Chitti | Telugu | |
| Aga Bai Arrecha! | Herself | Marathi | Special appearance in the song "Cham Cham Karta Hai" | |
| 2013 | Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | Mumtaz Khan | Hindi | Cameo appearance |
