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Salman Khan flew to New York, called my husband during treatment: Sonali Bendre
Actor Sonali Bendre, who was diagnosed with stage four metastatic cancer in 2018, recently opened up about her battle with the illness and the unwavering support she received from fellow actor Salman Khan. In a recent interview, she revealed how her 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' co-star stood by her side during her treatment in New to ANI, Sonali recalled how Salman became one of her pillars of strength at a time she needed it same person who's always making faces behind the camera is also the one who made not one, but two trips to New York while I was undergoing treatment, just to check if I was okay,' she said. 'He would constantly call my husband to ask, 'Are you sure you've got the right doctors? I think you should connect with these doctors as well.'' Interestingly, Sonali also shared that she wasn't always fond of Salman during the filming of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. 'You can either love him or hate him,' she admitted. 'At that time, I wasn't fond of him. He's a prankster - like a child.'Reflecting on her cancer journey, the actor said, 'I was in denial. I'd wake up in the middle of the night thinking it was all a dream. But then you realise it's not - it's your reality.'advertisementShe described the physical toll of the illness and treatment: 'The thing about cancer is that the treatment is so harsh - especially the chemotherapy, the radiation. Your body feels like it's been destroyed from the inside.'On returning to work, Sonali added, 'Our job is not just mentally but physically demanding. There's no room for 'I'm not up to it today.' The set is waiting, the schedule is fixed - you just have to show up. That's why I knew I had to heal completely before I could return. And I have.'Sonali Bendre most recently appeared in the second season of 'The Broken News', which is streaming on Reel
India Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Babil Khan breaks down, slams 'fakest' Bollywood in now-deleted posts
Actor Babil Khan, son of the late Irrfan, recently posted a series of emotional videos on Instagram - only to delete them shortly after. In the now-deleted clips, which were reshared by fans on Reddit, Babil appeared visibly distressed, crying and slurring his words, prompting concern over his mental the clips, Babil took a dig at the film industry, openly criticising several Bollywood celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh can be heard saying, "What I mean to say is that. I just want u guys to know that. There are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Pandey and Arjun Kapoor and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal and Adarsh Gourav and even (?) Arijit Singh (?) They're so, so many more names. Bollywood is so f****d. Bollywood is so screwed (sic)." Watch the video here: His PR is gonna have a hard time tomorrowbyu/Anxious_Scratch2449 inBollyBlindsNGossip"Bollywood is the most fakest, fakest, fakest industry that I've ever ever been a part of. But there are few people that want Bollywood to be better (smiles). I got to show to you so much more, so much more, so much more. I have so much more to give you...,' he said in one another viral clip: another part of the story babil had putbyu/Anxious_Scratch2449 inBollyBlindsNGossipMany fans expressed deep concern for Babil, interpreting the outburst as a sign of emotional distress. One user reflected on the toxic culture within the industry, while another empathised with Babil's continuing struggle after losing his father.A user wrote, "This is seriously concerning, no? Something terrible must have happened for him to come up on the social media to say all this with this intensity. Imagine if this turns out to be PR stunt, how's he gonna recover from the lack of trust then (sic)," while another comment read, "This definitely seems real and seems like he is going through something really harsh. Hope is family reacts and gets to him quick, or at the very least law enforcement. I've seen mental states like this working in a psych facility, he needs help stats (sic)."Read a few comments here: Babil, the son of Irrfan Khan and Sutapa Sikdar, made his acting debut with 'Qala' (2022). He followed it up with roles in 'Friday Night Plan' and the acclaimed miniseries 'The Railway Men' in 2023. His most recent project, 'Logout', a cyber-thriller, is currently streaming on Reel
