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Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer; undergoing treatment in New York

4 Jul 2018

Sonali Bendre, known for her girl next door roles in films like Hum Saath Saath Hain Sarfarosh Major Saab , has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. She revealed after the unexpected diagnosis, they are taking swift and immediate action. She shared an official statement on Instagram with a photograph of her with her husband Goldie Behl. As of now, she is undergoing treatment in New York. The official statement read, 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 Ive received over the past few days, for which I am very grateful. Im taking this battle head on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me. Sonali Bendre, who was judging the reality show Indias Best Dramebaaz, has left the show. Actress Huma Qureshi has stepped in and replaced the actress. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkzNkCulnEC/ 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 Ive received over the past few days, for which I am very grateful. Im taking this battle head on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me. A post shared by https://www.instagram.com/iamsonalibendre/ Sonali Bendre (@iamsonalibendre) on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:46pm PDT Also Read: REVEALED: Huma Qureshi replaces Sonali Bendre as the judge in the TV show Indias Best Dramebaaz