Sonali bendre Bio Data

Sonali Bendre (* 1 January 1975) is an Indian Bollywood actress and 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 was eventually given critical acclaim for her performances in films like Bhai (1997)Sarfarosh (1999), Zakhm, Duplicate, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999), Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000), Tera Mera Saath Rahey and Anaahat (2003) among many others.
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 was nominated and 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.

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)

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