At a time when Bollywood was recuperating from the news of actor Irrfan undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumour in England, 90s actress Sonali Bendre broke the shocking news of being diagnosed with cancer. The Hum Saath Saath Hain actress, who has been busy with work commitments on small tube, made the revelation on Wednesday (July 4) through a statement wherein she said that she is currently undergoing treatment in New York. This piece of news has sent shock waves in Bollywood. If many of her B-Town friends took to Twitter to wish her speedy recovery, her Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara co-actor Akshay Kumar paid her a visit. Bollywood's Khiladi Kumar is currently vacationing in the US with his family, and upon reading about Sonali's health status, he visited her in the hospital. "I know that Sonali is a fighter. May God help bring her back in the best of health," Akshay told a leading daily after his visit to Sonali. On Wednesday, Sonali took to Twitter to share her official statement, wherein she said that she is determined to "fight every step of the way." "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a 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." Akshay and Sonali worked together in a handful of films like Sapoot, Tarazu, Keemat and Angaaray. ALSO READ | Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer: Bollywood wishes strength and speedy recovery ALSO READ | Sonali Bendre diagnosed with metastatic cancer. What does it mean?<doc-sep>Sonali Bendre is currently being treated for cancer in New York Highlights Akshay recently met Sonali in New York "I know that Sonali is a fighter," said Akshay Sonali is in New York for cancer treatment Sonali Bendre, who revealed on Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, had a visitor in New York where she is being treated. The 43-year-old actress' former co-star Akshay Kumar, who was holidaying in the Big Apple, dropped by to meet Ms Bendre, reports Hindustan Times. Akshay told Hindustan Times in an interview: "I know that Sonali is a fighter. May God help bring her back in the best of health." Akshay Kumar and Sonali Bendre co-starred in several films in the Eighties and Nineties such as Angaaray, Keemat, Tarazu and Sapoot. One of Ms Bendre's last film appearances was also with Akshay Kumar in the 2013 film Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara! Akshay Kumar was vacationing in New York with Twinkle Khanna and children Nitara and Aarav, after which he appears to have landed in London. This is what he posted today morning about enjoying a show at the West End. Akshay came back to India this afternoon. Akshay's comment resonates with what Sonali Bendre's co-stars and friends shared on Twitter after she made the big revelation yesterday. "You are a fighter, always have been! Sending you all our love and support, Sonali Bendre. Hoping to see you fit and fine super soon," Anil Kapoor had tweeted while Karan Johar added: "Godspeed, love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!" 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 Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!!! https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018 On Wednesday, Sonali Bendre shared a lengthy note about being diagnosed with cancer on her Twitter and Instagram handles and wrote: "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming... My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for." Ms Bendre added that, as advised by doctors, she's currently being treated in New York: "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." Sonali Bendre is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl and the two are parents to 13-year-old son Ranveer. Other than her cameo in Akshay Kumar's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara!, Ms Bendre was seen in a full length role in Chiranjeevi's 2004 filem Shankar Dada MBBS.<doc-sep>1. After Hearing About Her Cancer Diagnosis, Akshay Kumar Visits Sonali Bendre, Says She's A Fighter Akshay Kumar, who has worked with Sonali Bendre in quite a few films including Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobara, Keemat and Tarazu amongst others, was shocked too to hear about it all. He, who was in New York holidaying with his family, immediately rushed to meet Sonali Bendre. He wished her a speedy recovery and called her a fighter. He prayed to God to bring her back victorious, reports TOI. 2. Dancing Uncle Grooves On ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’ & As Expected The Video Goes Viral. 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Her win comes six years after the Miss Universe organisation put an end to the ban on transgender contestants in the competition. 5. SRK’s Daughter Gets Trolled For Wearing A Bikini & It Seems That The Internet Has Lost The Plot My hotty babeis 🔥❤ A post shared by suhana khan (@suhanakha2) on Jul 4, 2018 at 5:53am PDT Recently, some pictures of SRK’s kids were doing the rounds on social media in which Suhana and AbRam doning beach wear were happily soaking up the sun. But looks like some of these pictures didn’t go down well with some of the people who trolled them. Suhana Khan, in particular, was called ugly and lashed out at for wearing a two-piece.<doc-sep>Akshay Kumar and Sonali Bendre have worked together in films like Sapoot, Keemat, Tarazu and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobara Mumbai: Actress Sonali Bendre on 4 July shared that she has been diagnosed with a "high-grade cancer," and is undergoing treatment in New York. In a long post, Sonali said, "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with high-grade cancer that has metastasized, which we frankly did not see coming." The actress is undergoing treatment in New York and is optimistic about the future. On hearing the news, actor Akshay Kumar who was holidaying in New York with his family paid her a visit, according to a report in The Times of India. The actor told Hindustan Times, “I know that Sonali is a fighter. May God help bring her back in the best of health." The two actors have worked in films like Sapoot, Keemat, Tarazu and more recently were seen together in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobara. Ever since Sonali posted the news about her health on Twitter and Instagram, prayers and wishes have been pouring in for the actress from the film fraternity. Filmmaker and popular talk show host Karan Johar tweeted,"Godspeed, love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul." Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!! !❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018 Actor Riteish Deshmukh and director Madhur Bhandarkar also wished the Sarfarosh actress a speedy recovery. Deeply saddened & shaken by this news. Praying for your speedy recovery & good health @iamsonalibendre . @GOLDIEBEHL sending all the positivity & best wishes. https://t.co/vI537mH47j — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) 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 Along with them, actors Neha Dhupia, Divya Dutta and Abhishek Bachchan also sent out their blessings and love. 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 Dearest dearest one, remember you always with a girl wit so much strength n will power!!!! Loads of prayers fr you!!! Get well real soon !!!! Big big hug https://t.co/SdkJL1N9jj — Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) July 4, 2018 In a spirited tweet, Arjun Kapoor also asked the actress, who made her debut in the Hindi film industry with the 1994 film Aag, to stay strong and fight the disease. Fight that bastard Sonali don’t let it win !!! https://t.co/MW8xFb8JTz — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 4, 2018 Sonali had recently taken to television and had been a judge on several reality shows. She stepped down from India's Best Dramebaaz's panel a few days ago and actress Huma Qureshi stepped into her shoes. The popular '90s actress has worked in films like Diljale, English Babu Desi Mem, Duplicate, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. She is married to producer Goldie Behl and has a 13-year-old son, Ranveer. (With inputs from Indo-Asian News Service)<doc-sep>
Akshay Kumar, who is on a vacation with his family in New York, reportedly rushed to meet Sonali Bendre, who is currently in the city undergoing treatment for cancer. On Wednesday, Sonali revealed that she had been diagnosed with a "high grade" cancer. After visiting Sonali, Akshay, who has worked with the actress in many films like told Hindustan Times, “I know that Sonali is a fighter. May God help bring her back in the best of health.” Akshay, who have worked together in the films like Keemat, Sapoot, Tarazu and Angaaray among others, told Hindustan Times, "I know that Sonali is a fighter. May God help bring her back in the best of health.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Sonali said, "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a 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." The news of the actress suffering from the cancer shocked one and all. Bollywood stars like Karan Johar, Divya Dutta and Arjun Kapoor came out to appreciate her will and determination to fight the disease, and hoped for her "speedy recovery".