#OneDayAtATime: On Sonali Bendre’s reading list is ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
The 44-year old actress is keeping herself busy with this book.
By ET Online | Updated:
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Fighting cancer is not easy. But being brave about it can make things easier.
And that’s what we learn from actress Sonali Bendre who has been extremely resilient about the way she has been dealing with the dreaded C-word.
In her latest social media update, the 44-year-old actress who is fighting metastatic cancer, has shared a picture of what’s keeping her busy, and possibly giving her strength as well.
Reading seems to top the list, and in an Instagram story, Bendre has posted a cover of the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ by Kevin Kwan. Earlier this month, she had also posted a library picture on the occasion of Book Lovers Day.
'Crazy Rich Asians' is the story of a poor girl who meets her Prince Charming and is then transported to the world of the Singapore elite. This book, which offers romance, comedy and drama altogether is set to hit the theatres soon.
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Bendre has been posting regular updates through social media, thanking her friends, family and fans who’ve sent their love and blessings. She has also mentioned her 13-year-old son Ranveer who she says has been more like a parent in this hour of crisis.
Using the hashtags #OneDayAtATime and #SwitchOnTheSunshine, the actress is trying to put up a brave front. From sharing pictures on social media to celebrating friendships day with her girl gang that includes Suzanne Khan and Gayatri Oberoi, from going shopping to reading books, the ‘Sarfarosh’ actress is being positive about life.
On Friendship day, she also wrote about how her friends had stood by her through this tough period and the importance of friendship. She wrote, “This is me. And in this moment, I am really happy. People give me strange looks when I say that now, but it's true and I'll tell you why. I am now paying attention to every moment, looking for every opportunity to find joy and #SwitchOnTheSunshine. Yes, there are moments of pain and low energy, but I am doing what I like, spending time with people I love, and feeling very loved and happy. I am extremely grateful to my friends, my pillars of strength, who at a moment's notice, arrived to be with me and help me through this. In between their busy schedules they find time to visit, call, message, FaceTime... basically never leaving a moment for me to feel alone. Thank you for showing me what true friendship is. #HappyFriendshipDay, ladies. Blessed to have you all in my life (including the ones not in the picture... You know who you are) @gayatrioberoi @suzkr P.S. Nowadays I spend far less time getting ready because I don't have to fuss over my hair! ??#BaldIsBeautiful #FindThePositive#OneDayAtATime ”
While Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with high grade cancer, which is not easy to treat medically, her husband Goldie Behl recently tweeted that her treatment is going just fine without complications. Her sister-in-law Shrishti Arya, too, revealed that she is ‘Standing strong’ against cancer.
#OneDayAtATime, that’s how actress Sonali Bendre is fighting cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy sessions in New York.
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If you felt like tearing up after having seen Sonali Bendre's Instagram post on Tuesday where she quotes Chilean author Isabel Allende on staying strong, and chops off her tresses, you are not alone.
Many, including her compatriots from the industry and well-wishers, have been feeling emotional and wished her a speedy recovery. But the 44-year-old actress is not the only one who has managed to stay strong in the face of adversity.
Over the past decade, a few others have shown amazing courage and grace while battling medical conditions in real life, and proving to be a source of source of inspiration for their fans.
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