“A reality show is physically demanding, so I needed strength to be able to do it. Yes, it has been a four-year pause, but I am back now” -- Sonali Bendre
Life has come full circle for Sonali Bendre. The actress, who quit India’s Best Dramebaaz (IBD) after she was diagnosed with cancer in July 2018, is back in action as a judge on Dance India Dance (DID) Li’l Masters Season 5. She says, “I have been away from the screen for nearly four years, but it seems like the whole world has changed since then. In fact, it has changed for everyone with COVID-19. I had to exit India’s Best Dramebaaz abruptly. With my comeback, it feels that I will complete a journey that I started in 2018.” In a chat with BT, the actress elaborates on her journey after surviving cancer, overcoming the need to look perfect, the impact of the pandemic and more. Excerpts...
