Sonali Bendre is currently enjoying a positive response to her crime thriller serial ‘Raakh’, which has received appreciation from viewers, critics and industry colleagues alike. Amid the success of the show, the actress recently opened up about her fitness regime, eating habits, and her journey through cancer treatment.Bandar revealed that she follows a strict intermittent fasting routine and is mindful of her food intake. When the host noted that she was barely eating during her interaction, the actress explained that she had just ended a long fast.
She recalled that moment, and said that when they had the meal previously, she had probably been fasting for more than 16 hours. Sonali Bendre, 51, follows a disciplined eating routine centered around intermittent fasting.
The actor usually eats only one and a half meals a day, and sometimes increases it to two full meals. Instead of eating at regular intervals throughout the day, she prefers to keep her meals limited and maintains an 18- to 20-hour fasting period.In an interview with Mashable India, Sonali said, “I fast for 18 to 20 hours,” Bendar revealed, adding that she follows an intermittent fasting system. She also explained that she only eats “one and a half meals a day.”
Sometimes, she eats two meals a day, but most of the time, she fasts for 18-20 hours and only eats one and a half meals a day.In one of her posts on “In 2018, when I was diagnosed with cancer, this study really helped me. My physical therapist introduced me to it, and I researched it, and this is what I followed, autophagy for healing.”
I still follow him to this day.”The actress also spoke about the emotional impact of being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer in 2018, when the disease spread to her brain. While she admitted that the diagnosis was scary, she said she quickly realized that fear would not help her get through the situation.“Thudi der ka emotion hai [You feel scared for a short while]She added. According to Bender, dwelling on fear only wastes valuable time.
She explained that after the initial shock, she chose to face the reality of her illness and remained committed to her treatment journey.In a previous appearance on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Bandar noted that cancer was not something she expected doctors to diagnose when conducting her initial tests. “It wasn’t a conversation that everyone had,” she said, adding that it happened to “someone somewhere.”
She wanted to avoid rumors and speculation. She then shared the news on Instagram. “I wanted it to be my novel,” she added.The actress also admitted that her first reaction to the diagnosis was denial. Looking back, she regretted not discovering the disease sooner. “If I caught the disease early, I wouldn’t have to live with these side effects my whole life,” she said, referring to the lasting effects of her treatment.Bender credited her husband, director Goldie Behl, for stepping in immediately and ensuring she received the best care possible. After diagnosing her condition, he took her to New York for treatment, a gesture for which she remains deeply grateful.“I can only thank him for that and nothing else,” she said. Since beating cancer, Bender has consistently spoken about the importance of healthy living, regular exercise, and clean eating. She also used her platform to raise awareness about cancer and encourage people to prioritize early detection and timely treatment.
