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Key facts
- Profession
- Actress, Model, Author
- Language
- HINDI
About Sonali Bendre Behl
Actress
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Who is Sonali Bendre?
Sonali Bendre (Born 1 January 1975) is an Indian actress, mostly recognised for her contributions to Hindi and Telugu cinema. Bendre undertook modelling tasks before getting her acting debut in Aag (1994), which earned her the Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Sonali Bendre Behl |
| Nick Name | Sunny |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Author |
| Date Of Birth | 1 January 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Mumbai |
| Age (as of 2025) | 51 Years |
| Father | Jit Bendre |
| Mother | Roopsi Bendre |
| Spouse | Goldie Behl |
| Education | Graduate |
| Organization | Book Clubs, The Nargis Dutt Foundation |
| Known For | Indian Actress |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Height | 5’ 6” |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Appearance
Sonali Bendre is known for her beauty and style. She has been described as one of the most stylish actresses in Bollywood. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Family, affairs and more
| Father | Jit Bendre |
| Mother | Roopsi Bendre |
| Siblings | Rupa Ranadive |
| Spouse | Goldie Behl |
| Children | Ranveer Behl |
Career
Since her debut in 1994, Sonali has featured in numerous films and has co-starred with prominent actors such Sunjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan. In 1995, Sonali received the prize of "Newcomer of the Year." She wed Goldie Behl in 2002 and became a mother in 2005.
Education
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Holy Cross Convent High School, Thane |
| College | Ramnarain Ruia College |
Achievements
Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress recognised for her contributions to Hindi and Telugu cinema. She debuted aged nineteen in the action-drama Aag in 1994, which was a commercial success. Bendre's performance garnered her the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year and the Screen Award for Best Female Debut.
money factor
Net Worth: Rs 250 Crore
Income: 4 Lakh/Day
Trivia and Facts
- Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt discovered her during a modelling assignment.
- She originally encountered her husband on the set of ‘Naaraaz’ (1994), as he was producing Mahesh Bhatt’s forthcoming film ‘Angaaray’ (1998). Initially, it was unreciprocated affection for him; still, over time, they established a relationship, ending in a five-year engagement before marrying in 2002.
- In the late 1990s, she achieved significant success despite a limited number of successes and collaborations with A-list singers and production companies, primarily due to her outstanding appearance.
- Reports suggest that she was the highest-paid television performer in 2014, reputedly earning ₹4 lakh per day for her role in Life OK's sitcom 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh.'