This renowned actress, who captured the hearts of audiences with her stellar performances in superhit films like 'Hum Saath Saath Hain,' 'Sarfarosh,' 'Diljale,' and 'Major Saab,' continues to be counted among Bollywood's top heroines even today.
Entertainment: Sonali Bendre, a celebrated Bollywood actress and a superhit heroine of the 90s, is now set to win the hearts of viewers on the small screen. Known for her simplicity and acting prowess in films, Sonali is now appearing as the host of the TV show "Pati, Patni Aur Panga." Although some questioned her career move, Sonali has described this decision as "the best decision of her life."
From Bollywood to TV: Sonali Bendre's Career Graph
Sonali Bendre gained recognition for her acting in blockbuster films like 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain,' 'Sarfarosh,' 'Major Saab,' and 'Diljale.' Having shared screen space with stars like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Ajay Devgn, Sonali was among the top actresses of the 90s. But now, the 50-year-old Sonali has embraced a new path — TV hosting. This is not her first TV show. She has previously served as a judge on several reality shows such as "India’s Best Dramebaaz," "Indian Idol," and "Jazbaa."
The show Sonali is currently hosting is titled 'Pati, Patni Aur Panga.' It is a reality show featuring six famous celebrity couples.
Couples Appearing on the Show
- Rubina Dilaik – Abhinav Shukla
- Hina Khan – Rocky Jaiswal
- Sudesh Lehri – Mamta Lehri
- Swara Bhasker – Fahad Ahmad
- Debina Bonnerjee – Gurmeet Choudhary
- Geeta Phogat – Pawan Kumar
- Avika Gor – Milind Chandwani
Questions Raised on Transition to TV, Sonali Clarifies
In an interview, Sonali revealed that when she decided to work on television, many people described it as "unnecessary" and "a step in the wrong direction." Sonali says:
'Everyone thought I had lost my way... At that time, working on TV was not considered right for ‘heroines’. But I really liked the concept of that show, and I decided that I would do it.'
Support from Goldie Behl, Belief in the Future of TV
Sonali credited her husband, Goldie Behl, for his support in this decision, saying: Goldie told me that TV is the future. He inspired me to see it as an opportunity. And now when I look back, I find that it was the best decision of my career. Sonali explains that her association with TV helped her stay in the limelight. She said, the children who used to watch my shows have now grown up, but they still recognize me today. This connection gives me great joy.
