Sonali Bendre, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, celebrated Diwali with her husband Goldie Behl and son Ranveer. Sharing a celebratory moment with family, Sonali shared some pictures on her Instagram handle. She captioned, “Diwali in New York happens much later than in Mumbai… Hence the late wish! It was quite an unconventional one… We didn’t have Indian clothes, we had a small puja… But it was all heart. Happy Diwali everyone! May this year bring you good health, wealth and prosperity… Hope you celebrated this festival with your family and friends, and hope you cherish every moment of happiness with them!”
This is the first Diwali where Sonali is away from home after being diagnosed with cancer but we must say that she is indeed blessed with a fighting spirit and enjoys her life to the fullest.
Those who are uninitiated, Sonali has been diagnosed with high grade cancer. In July, she had shared an emotional post on Instagram in which she wrote, “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.”
