The actress is suffering from metastatic cancer, and is undergoing treatment in New York.
All is not lost, says Sonali Bendre Behl as she chops off her long tresses
Mumbai - 10 Jul 2018 17:00 IST
Shriram Iyengar
Sonali Bendre Behl's revelation that she is currently suffering from a high-grade cancer came as a rude shock for several of her fans and close friends in the Hindi film industry. The actress has now undergone a makeover, cutting off her signature long tresses, to sport a short-haired look.
In an Instagram post, Bendre Behl quoted Chilean writer Isabel Allende saying, 'We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.'
The actress moved on from acting in 2004 and authored a book on parenting in 2015, titled 'The Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting', which went on to be a bestseller. The actress is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl, and has a son, Ranveer.
While the actress has not revealed the extent of the disease, she did mention that cancer had metastized. Metastasis is the medical term for cancer that spreads to a different part of the body from where it started.
In her recent Instagram post, the actress also shared a video of her makeover. Having always worn long hair, the actress seems to have cut her hair short to prepare for the upcoming treatment plan. As the stylist runs the scissors on her hair, the pain and shock on the actress' face are easily discernible. At one point she even says, "I can't believe this," as she holds up her hands to hide her face.
In the emotional post, the actress admitted that the outpouring of love for her since she spoke about her illness has been 'overwhelming'. She wrote, "I’m especially grateful to those of you who shared stories of your experiences in dealing with cancer, whether it was your own or of loved ones. Your stories have given me an extra dosage of strength and courage, and more importantly, the knowledge that I’m not alone."
Referring to her makeover as a way of 'maintaining positive outlook'. She wrote, "It’s my way of dealing with this. Sharing my journey is also part of this process... I can only hope it reminds you that all is not lost and that someone, somewhere understands what you’re going through."
With the support pouring in from all corners, the actress might feel the same.
