This afternoon,
Sonali Bendre sent shockwaves amongst fans and fellow actors after she revealed
that she has been diagnosed with a high-grade cancer and is undergoing
treatment in New York. Soon after, celebrities took to social media to wish for her speedy recovery.
Here’s what they
had to say:
This too shall pass ... you are an incredible woman with immense strength ... we send you all our love.... things are only going to get better . @iamsonalibendre https://t.co/toWRu9kExD
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 4, 2018
Fight that bastard Sonali don’t let it win !!! https://t.co/MW8xFb8JTz
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 4, 2018
Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!!!❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018
Dear Sonali, sending you lots of positivity and prayers for this fight of yours. I Salute your spirit and pray that all goes well.. good willing all will be okay. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/x90SaKyrhV
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) July 4, 2018
Sending you strength and love! ♥️
— Ileana D'Cruz (@Ileana_Official) July 4, 2018
Sending you love and prayers
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) July 4, 2018
Wishing you a speedy recovery ma’am. Sending you all my love and prayers.
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) July 4, 2018
Sonali Ma’am wishing you a speedy recovery. Praying for you and your family!
— Patralekhaa (@Patralekhaa9) July 4, 2018
You are one of the strongest women I know! I admire &respect how u always stood ur ground in the face of adversity...and won! A WonderWoman who does it all-actor,author,mom,wife! An inspiration 2so many!Cancer will surely lose this fight! Our Love & Prayers are with u always! https://t.co/EPtrOsH0Xa
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 4, 2018
Dear @iamsonalibendre you are wonderful human being, I am sure you will fight all the odds and overcome this situation. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Praying for strength for u @GOLDIEBEHL and ur family.🙏 https://t.co/KCao9AX9nq
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 4, 2018
Full power Bhabs. 🤗 https://t.co/K7pegkWEIz
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 4, 2018
You are a fighter, always have been! Sending you all our love & support @iamsonalibendre! Hoping to see you fit and fine super soon!
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 4, 2018
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 4, 2018
Meanwhile, an official statement from Sonali read:
"Sometimes,
when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been
diagnosed with 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."