Sonali Bendre Says Nothing Beats Reading When It Comes To Self-Care
For Sonali Bendre, the word self-care means spending time doing something she loves most, and it is nothing but reading. The Bollywood actress, who has always found books to be her greatest companions, shared a video on the occasion of International Self-Care Day. Through it, she revealed that her 'Happy Place" was exploring new books and reading them.
The 50-year-old actress, who also owns a book club in her name, was seen browsing through the shelves at a bookstore, searching for her perfect next read. Dressed casually in a blue T-shirt and flared jeans, she was also seen reading the description of the books. The video was originally shared by the Instagram page of Sonali's Book Club with the caption 'A bibliophile's version of self-care? One more book… or maybe five. #InternationalSelfCareDay."
Back in 2018, Sonali was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. After three years of treatment in the US, she got free of the disease in 2021. While discussing that difficult phase of her life, she told The Times of India how reading helped her through the journey and continues to be her comfort zone.
She said, 'My book club kept me grounded." Speaking about her healing journey, Sonali added, 'The community there became a huge support system. It was such a comforting experience, because throughout that phase, we were selecting books, having discussions and sharing our thoughts. There were also times when I chose a book, and the community would suggest that maybe it wasn't the right time for that particular read. They would recommend books that could assist me in my healing process."
Sonali Bendre's Books
Besides reading books, the actress has also written two. In 2015, she published her first one, titled The Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting. Sonali shared three principles of parenting through the book that would help parents find a balance between traditions and modernity.
In April this year, she published her second book, called A Book of Books. It is a guide for all types of readers, from those who are starting to read to those who have already mastered it. Through it, she shared her tips and some fun activities that one can use to start or grow their love for books.
On the work front, Sonali is all set to host the reality TV show Pati Patni Aur Panga. It will premiere on Colors TV on August 2.
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July 25, 2025, 14:32 IST
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