Sonali Bendre Biography

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Sonali Bendre(Marathi:स�नाल� ब��द�र�) (* 1 January 1975) is an Indian Bollywood actor and a model.

Biography

Sonali Bendre started out as a model before being selected for the "Star Dust Talent Search". Her first role was in Aag (1994) opposite Govinda. Though she initially struggled to be a successful actress, she has eventually given critical acclaim for her performances in films like Sarfarosh (1999), Zakhm, Duplicate, Hum Saath Saath Hai (1999), Tera Mera Saath Rahey and Anaahat (2003) among many others.

She has starred with many of the leading actors of Bollywood including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. In 1995 she won the Filmfare Lux New Face Award. In 2001 she also won the Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai where she co-starred with Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai. She was the only cast member who won the award. She was also appreciated for her comic performances in films like Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega

Next to her well-received performances, she was also recognized as a graceful dancer through films like Bombay, Lajja and Major Saab to name a few.

On November 16 2001 she married film producer Goldie Behl. She has acted in a few Marathi, Telugu and Kannada movies and has been successful. She also hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Farida Jalal on February 26 2005.

On August 11 2005 she gave birth to a son, Ranvir, in Breach Candy Hospital.
She starred in several movies with Ajay Devgan.

Filmography

• Shankar Dada MBBS (2004) Telugu... Dr. Sunitha
  
• Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) ... Special appearance
  
• Chori Chori (2003) ... Pooja
  
• Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003) Telugu...
  
• Anaahat (2003) Marathi.... Queen Sheelavati
  
• Manmadhudu (2002) Telugu... Harika
  
• Khadgam (2002) Telugu... Swathy
  
• Indra (2002) Telugu... Pallavi
  
• Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001) ... Madhuri
  
• Lajja (2001) ... Special appearance
  
• Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001) ... Sapna Chopra
  
• Kya Masti Kya Dhum (2001) TV Series ... Host
  
• Murari (2001) Telugu ... Vasundhara
  
• Preethse (2000) Kannada...Kiran
  
• Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000) ... Saawni
  
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) ... Nisha (special appearance)
  
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) ... Khushi
  
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000) ... Vicky's beloved (Special Appearance)
  
• Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) ... Roja
  
• Sarfarosh (1999) ... Seema
  
• Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999) ... Sabina Bahkshi/Neelima Bahkshi
  
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) ... Preeti
  
• Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) Tamil... Roja
  
• Love You Hamesha (1999) ... Shivani
  
• Zakhm (1998) ... Soniya
  
• Angaaray (1998) ... Roma
  
• Major Saab (1998) ... Nisha
  
• Humse Badhkar Kaun (1998) ... Anu
  
• Duplicate (1998) ... Lily
  
• Keemat (1998) ... Mansi
  
• Qahar (1997) ... Neelam
  
• Tarazu (1997) ... Pooja
  
• Bhai (1997) ... Meenu
  
• Sapoot (1996) ... Kajal
  
• Apne Dam Par (1996) ... Special appearance
  
• Diljale (1996) ... Radhika
  
• English Babu Desi Mem (1996) ... Bijuriya
  
• Rakshak (1996) ... Dr. Pooja Malhotra
  
• Bombay (1995)
  
• Takkar (1995) ... Mohini
  
• Gaddaar (1995) ... Priya
  
• The Don (1995) ... Anita Malik
  
• Naaraaz (1994)
  
• Aag (1994)
  

Note: Films in languages other than hindi are indicated as such.

Awards

• 1994, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female
  
• 1995, Filmfare Lux New Face Award, Aag
  
• 2001, Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
  
• 2004, Star Screen Award, Best Actress-Marathi, Anaahat
  

External link

fr:Sonali Bendre

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