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Sonali Bendre Reveals Her True Self: Why She's Nothing Like 'Preeti'

Sonali Bendre just shared a surprising truth about her most famous role. She says her real personality is completely different from the sweet, shy Preeti she played. In a fun podcast chat, she revealed she's actually very assertive and opinionated. It's fascinating to see how an actor can be so different from the character we all loved.

Key Points: Sonali Bendre Says She's Nothing Like Her Hum Saath Saath Hain Character

  • Sonali Bendre clarifies she is not calm or soft-spoken like her iconic character Preeti
  • She describes her real personality as assertive, strong, and very opinionated
  • The revelation came during a candid podcast with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa
  • The 1999 film Hum Saath Saath Hain remains a superhit directed by Sooraj Barjatya
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Sonali Bendre opens up about being the extreme opposite of her 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' character 'Preeti'

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre opens up about how her real-life assertive personality is the extreme opposite of her iconic shy character Preeti from Hum Saath Saath Hain.

"I am a very opinionated person. I have an opinion on everything. I am nothing like that character. - Sonali Bendre"

Mumbai Dec 17

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, in a candid conversation with star couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, spoke about how her real-life personality is starkly different from her Hum Saath Saath Hain character, Preeti.

"I am nothing of that sort. 'Not like that at all,' said Sonali. "Don't you know me?" she further asked Bharti.

During the fun conversation on Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbaachiya's podcast, where Sonali was the guest, Singh recalled Sonali's portrayal of a calm, soft-spoken Preeti in Hum Saath Saath Hain and said that the actress appeared "lovely, innocent and absolutely calm" on screen.

Bharti also added that Sonali seemed perfectly fit to essay the role of an introverted, soft and shy character.

Reacting to this perception, Sonali quickly clarifies that she is nothing like the character she played in the movie.

The Dahek actress firmly stated that her real-life personality is far more assertive and strong. "I am a very opinionated person. I have an opinion on everything. I am nothing like that character," said Sonali, further talking about her iconic Hum Saath Saath Hain character.

For the uninitiated, Sonali Bendre essayed the role of Preeti, a doctor by profession who is equally empathetic, soft-natured, mature and shy in the superhit movie Hum Saath Saath Hain.

The movie that was released 26 years ago in 1999 was directed by director Sooraj Barjatya.

Sonali's character was paired opposite the character of Prem, essayed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

The movie went on to become one of the biggest hits to date. Along with Sonali Bendre and Salman Khan, Hum Saath Saath Hain also starred Mohnish Behl, Tanu, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Alok Nath, the late Reema Lagoo, the late Satish Shah, the late Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Neelam Kothari, and Mahesh Thakur.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, I'm not surprised. In her interviews and social media, Sonali has always come across as very confident and articulate. It's a testament to her skill that she played the shy Preeti so convincingly.
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Aman W
That movie is pure nostalgia! But I have to respectfully disagree with the article's focus. While it's fun trivia, there are more substantial things about her career and her brave health battle that are more inspiring to talk about.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching Bollywood films abroad, this is fascinating. It reminds me of actors in Hollywood who are nothing like their most famous roles. Good acting is universal!
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Vikram M
Haha, my mother will be shocked! She always says "Why can't you be calm and soft-spoken like Preeti didi?" I'm going to show her this article. 😄
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Kavya N
Sooraj Barjatya's films often have these idealised, gentle characters. Real people are more complex. Good on Sonali for setting the record straight and showing her true, strong self.

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