Actress Sonali Bendre recently disclosed that she has been suffering from metastatic cancer, leaving her fans and friends shocked.
The 43-year-old actor, who is currently undergoing treatment in New York, has posted an inspirational video on Instagram in which she is seen getting a new haircut.
Updating her Instagram with a new post in which she wrote about the challenges that she's facing, she said that she was overwhelmed with the love and blessings that she's been receiving after revealing that she's been diagnosed with cancer.
While highlighting how the many inspiring stories of cancer survivors has helped her remain strong and maintain positivity during such a difficult time, she said, "Your stories have given me an extra dosage of strength and courage, and more importantly, the knowledge that I'm not alone."
Sonali Bendre also shared her pictures in which she is sporting a shorter hair.
"In the words of my favourite author Isabel Allende, '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'," is how she began her Instagram note.
"The outpouring of love I've received in the last few days has been so overwhelming... and 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," she added.
Sonali Bendre also revealed that she wants to share details of her journey with her fans to make a point - be hopeful. "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," she wrote.
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