Top 50 Sonali Bendre Quotes

As an actor, there are a lot of personas and personalities that you carry. Whatever you wear, you adapt to it, and people feel that’s your style. But that’s not necessarily an actor’s style. There are some things that are very ‘you,’ and some are only to suit your persona.

If I return to films, the feeling to do it must come from the heart.

I don’t want to be equal to a man. We are different and are meant to be that way. Women are more resilient than men. I thrive on the difference between a man and a woman and love a well-behaved man opening doors for me and a certain amount of caring that happens.

I know people have always seen me in very fitted clothes because that is required and so is done, but personally, I like the deconstructed look.

I come from a background where there would be one mirror above the basin that was used by everyone in the house. If you spent more than five minutes in front of the mirror, you would probably get a whack. My mother was so strict that if anyone complimented me for being pretty, she would not encourage that discussion.

Initially, I was like, ‘I can handle anything. What’s the big deal about being a mother?’ I was not prepared for the changes which are so subtle that they creep up on you.

Why should I limit myself or drive myself towards a woman-centric film. Sometimes, the most interesting role is not that of the protagonist.

The upbringing my parents gave me has got me through the ups and downs in my life. My parents always believed that children need to be compassionate and caring human beings above anything. I wish and hope the same for my son Ranveer.

My parents are naive in their morality of things, and so, without realising it, I landed up being ethical and having strong opinions.

Filmmakers are stuck with my glamorous image. Even if I sit in track pants and a T-shirt, I will still look glamorous. That’s the way I am. But there’s more to me. I’m a real person.

My whole life turned upside down once I became a mother.

I believe, as human beings, we sometimes indulge in self pity more than it’s necessary. Over my life’s journey, I have realised that overthinking about your problems and indulging in self-pity is not the answer to get through tough times.

I have fond memories of consuming a handful of almonds that were soaked the previous night and peeled the next morning. All through my school life, my mother would ensure she kept some almonds in my tiffin box so that I would always have my daily dose of nutrition handy.

For a formal look, I wear saris, and certain occasions require a dressed up look. But wherever I can, I like being in something easy and casual.

I’m so glad that my profession helps me find a balance. I have the luxury to choose between my work and my family. Many women don’t. I thank my stars for whatever I have.

All we have is the knowledge passed on to us by our elders, experiences we inculcate and hardly negate. But to bridge the generation gap, one needs to adapt to the new while retaining the goodness of the old.

Not many people know that I was one of the first few Indian actors to do a television show. I did the dance show ‘Kya Masti Kya Dhoom’ when I was at the peak of my career.

When I shaved my hair, my friends asked me to keep it, maybe make my own wig out of it, but I wanted the old hair to go; it was not mine. I wanted to let go.

For a movie actor, the biggest challenge on TV is the number of close-up shots.

My memories of the whirlwind ’90s are a blur of work schedules. I was completing my B. Com. degree in 1991 when I took to modelling and acting in TV serials. A year later, I found my foothold in movies.

My mother has done a great job with her kids. The daily struggle of raising three daughters with a very limited income yet seeing to it that they get a good upbringing, giving her daughters wings even after not being so educated – that person is my hero.

Bengalis have the best skin and hair; there’s something more about the fish from here. I think I will start ordering fish from Bengal!

I have immense amount of respect for women who leave their kids and go to work because they have to. They don’t have a choice. I couldn’t have done that.

There should be a sequel to ‘Sarfarosh’. It was a different film.

If someone would ask me to choose between TV and films, I would go for TV. I am content with it. Also, I have a family and a son to look after. A mother needs to be there with the child.

Television takes you to an altogether different audience and directly to people’s living room. On television, I’m being myself, and that’s why people relate to me more.

Once you are a parent, everything takes a back seat. It ceases to be a role. It is a reality. Once I had Ranveer, I realised that I was cracking under the pressure and that I cannot be a superwoman. I had to open myself to learning.

Every time I feel fearful of something now, I do it.

I land in New York, and next day, we go to the doctor. He looks at everything, and we had sent all our tests, and he says, ‘You know, it is fourth stage, and you have 30% chance of survival.’

Personally, I wear a lot of my mother-in-law’s chiffons and my mother’s silk. But when I buy saris for myself, then they have to be understated.

Unless you are aggressive, you will never become number one.

I would be happy to do ‘Sarfarosh 2’. The script should be as good as the first one. I don’t want to destroy the goodwill of the first one.

Incorporating small changes/additions in one’s daily routine can have a big impact. For example, eating a healthy diet, including a handful of almonds every day and a regular exercise regime, not only helps me maintain a healthy life but also balance both my family’s health as well as my own.

My writing did turn out to be quite intact, as it has all my experiences gathered at one place.

I think you should allow your kid to know and watch what is dangerous instead of keeping them away from it. Otherwise, how will she or he know that it is unsafe?

My routine is very simple because I realised that the more complicated the exercise sessions are, the less likely I am to make it for them. They have to be simple and doable in my daily routine.

During Holi, my mom prepares lovely puran polis, and everyone in my family makes an exception in their diet plan to include this delicious food item!

There is no reason to compare Bollywood and Marathi films. Both have their own charm.

The point of human evolution is adapting to circumstance. Not letting go of the old, but adapting it, is necessary.

There’s a hidden Goth in me: I have a dark sense of humour; I have a dark sense of fashion.

I came from a very middle class Maharashtrian family. It was a big step to get into movies. My family was shocked.

Travelling makes my work more stressful and tiring and leaves me with little spirit for exercise.

I don’t want people to crowd around me and give advice on what I should and shouldn’t wear. Style comes naturally to me.

Life goes on, and one should look ahead and not backward.

For working mothers, creating a work-life balance is critical, as we must ensure we do not neglect any significant part of our lives – our children, our family’s health, our own health and fitness, our marriage, and, of course, our careers.

As a writer, penning down personal stuff was not easy for me, as it was way too close to my heart.

I have realised that to ensure my family stays healthy, it is important I stay fit and healthy myself.

I’ve discovered that being behind the camera is more fascinating. If I had to choose a profession today, it would have been something behind the camera.

The parenting books didn’t work for me; I got my parenting lessons from everything but the books! And it was about figuring things out. So every time I had a thought, I would put down my conclusions and thoughts.

Television is on a small screen, inside someone’s living room, so you have to grab their attention while they are having dinner or cooking or doing something else.