EP-305 | Sonali Bendre on Salman Khan, Raj Thackeray, Politics, Battle with Cancer & Her New Book

07/06/2025 1h 23min Episodio 305

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Sonali Bendre began her career as a model before transitioning into the Indian film industry. She made her debut at the age of 19 with the film Aag. Over the years, she has acted alongside top stars like Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan. Known for her roles in films like Major Saab and Hum Saath Saath Hain, Sonali Bendre remains one of the most familiar and beloved faces in Bollywood.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sonali opens up about her acting journey and her book release, 'A Book of Books'. She talks about her marriage to Goldie Behl, becoming a mother, and her brave battle with cancer.Sonali also shares stories of working with the three Khans, welcoming Michael Jackson to India, and taking Dakota Johnson to temples. She addresses the viral video from an event with Raj Thackeray and sets the record straight.A passionate animal lover, Sonali also speaks about her new podcast centred around animals and her bond with them.Audio Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Sonali Bendre's Book 07:50 - Importance of Reading 10:50 - Bucket List 11:34 - Battle with Cancer 16:57 - Family Support during Cancer 18:58 - Acting with Khans 22:22 - Sabbatical after childbirth 26:18 - Stories from 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' Set 30:48 - Favourite Co-stars 33:15 - Salman Khan as a co-star 35:33 - Relation with Ajay & Kajol 36:25 - Working on Sarfarosh 43:43 - Working on Films in Different Languages 46:20 - First Meeting with Husband 01:00:29 - Bollywood's pay disparity 01:04:30 - Dakota Johnson Visiting India 01:06:03 - Welcoming Michael Jackson 01:11:31 - Voicing Up for Stray Dogs 01:17:57 - Friendship in Bollywood 01:19:10 - Sonali’s Ultimate Dream Movie

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