Sonali Bendre has returned to work after a forced sabbatical during which she underwent treatment for cancer in New York. The actor took to Instagram to share the good news calling the feeling “surreal”. She posted a picture of herself posing on a staircase decorated with inspirational quotes as well as a video of her getting out of her car and waving at the paps before entering her trailer on set.
In her note she wrote, “Being back on a set after a major sabbatical – one that has been testing in many ways on so many levels – is a surreal feeling. After all this, I sort of feel an additional sense of purpose and meaning and I’m so grateful to be back in action. I don’t think words would do justice to how beautiful it feels to be back at work...to face the camera again and portray the range of emotions required. Given that my emotions have been running high for the last couple of months, it feels good to give into the emotions that the job requires. It’s just the kind of day that helps me #SwitchOnTheSunshine #OneDayAtATime”
Sonali found herself stationed in New York for cancer treatment from mid-2018. She kept fans posted about her progress through social media where she shared the highs and lows of her journey and the support she received from friends and family. She returned to Mumbai at the end of last year, just in time to bring in the new year and her 44th birthday.
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