'Sonali Bendre, You Are A Fighter,' Says Bollywood After She Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Actress Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with 'high grade cancer' and she is currently being treated for it in New York, the 43-year-old actress revealed on social media on Wednesday. In the lengthy post she shared, Sonali Bendre said about 'taking this battle head on' and also described the diagnosis as 'unexpected.' "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming," read an excerpt from the actress' post. Her colleagues such as Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar Sonam Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh wished her of a speedy recovery. "You are a fighter, always have been! Sending you all our love & support, Sonali Bendre. Hoping to see you fit and fine super soon," tweeted Anil Kapoor.

"Godspeed, love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul," wrote Karan Johar for Sonali Bendre.

Read the tweets here.
 

You are a fighter, always have been! Sending you all our love & support @iamsonalibendre! Hoping to see you fit and fine super soon!

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 4, 2018

Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!!! https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018

Full power Bhabs. https://t.co/K7pegkWEIz

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 4, 2018

Farah Khan shared this:
 

 

my beautiful n brave friend @iamsonalibendre .. saying a prayer for ur health everyday till u get back home n cm finish all the fish in my house..

A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:31am PDT

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— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 4, 2018

Deeply saddened & shaken by this news. Praying for your speedy recovery & good health @iamsonalibendre . @GOLDIEBEHL sending all the positivity & best wishes. https://t.co/vI537mH47j

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 4, 2018

This too shall pass ... you are an incredible woman with immense strength ... we send you all our love.... things are only going to get better . @iamsonalibendre https://t.co/toWRu9kExD

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 4, 2018

See Sonali Bendre's post from New York.

 

Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming. A niggling pain led to some tests, which led to this unexpected diagnosis. My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for. I am very blessed and thankful for each of them. There is no better way to tackle this, than to take swift and immediate action. And so, as advised by my doctors, I am currently undergoing a course of treatment in New York. We remain optimistic and I am determined to fight every step of the way. What has helped has been the immense outpouring of love and support I've received over the past few days, for which I am very grateful. I'm taking this battle head on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me.

A post shared by Sonali Bendre (@iamsonalibendre) on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:46pm PDT

Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Manish Malhotra, Bipasha Basu, Dia Mirza have wished Sonali Bendre well on her Instagram post. "Lots of love, Sonali," posted Sonam while Shilpa wrote, "Keep the faith. Sending you loads of positivity and prayers. You will overcome this."

Sonali Bendre is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl. The couple are parents to son Ranveer, 13.

Sonali Bendre is the star of films such as Sarfarosh, Major Saab, Duplicate and Hum Saath-Saath Hain. She also had a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's Kal Ho Naa Ho. Sonali Bendre has also featured in several regional films. She has judged several reality shows too.