Sonali Bendre started out as a model before being selected for the
"Stardust Talent Search". She was invited to Bombay and received
training from a variety of top actors and performers of the Indian film
industry. Sonali has three sisters and was in her own words a quiet
child who loved to read, while she was growing up. Since her debut in
1994, Sonali has appeared in several films and has starred opposite top
stars such as Sunjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh.
Sonali was also awarded the price of "Newcomer of the year" in 1995.
She married Goldie Behl in 2002, and during 2005 became a
mother.
Father name is Jit Bendre and mother Roopsi Bendre.
Elder sister's son is stand up comedian Amogh Ranadive.
Has a son, Ranveer Behl (b. August 11, 2005 at the Breach Candy Hospital), with her husband Goldie Behl.
Starred in the shelved film Mateshwari Films "Kunti Putra" (1995). Starring Akshay Kumar, Sonali Bendre, Farida Jalal, Music by Rajesh Roshan, Produced by Sanjay Bali, Lokesh Bali,K.C. Khanna, Directed by Guddu Dhanoa.
Signed Jhamu Sughand's film "System" opposite Aryan Vaid, directed by Arbind Ranjan Das. The film is completed and unreleased. This was in 2000.