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Sonali Bendre Reflects on Her 2018 Cancer Battle and Choosing Self-Love
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 17:20
Sonali Bendre Reflects on Her 2018 Cancer Battle and Choosing Self-Love
- •Sonali Bendre opened up about her 2018 diagnosis with stage IV metastatic cancer and the mindset that helped her cope.
- •The actress shared that she chose to understand her body rather than viewing the illness as a battle against her own cells.
- •She explained that treating her body with love and compassion, despite the physical pain, was crucial to her recovery journey.
- •Sonali made these remarks in a promotional video for the Marathi reality show Kon Honar Crorepati, hosted by Madhuri Dixit.
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Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic cancer in 2018 and underwent extensive medical treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery, in New York.
She explained that because cancer cells are part of our own bodies, approaching the illness as a fight felt like fighting against oneself, leading her to focus instead on self-compassion and understanding.
Sonali Bendre discussed her health journey in a promotional video for the Marathi reality show Kon Honar Crorepati, which is hosted by Madhuri Dixit.
