Overview

• Bendre was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer in 2018 and sought treatment in New York.
• She admitted she initially lived in denial, waking from dreams to the harsh reality of her illness.
• Chemotherapy and radiation took a severe physical toll, forcing her to rebuild strength before resuming work.
• Salman Khan made two trips to New York, checked in with her husband and recommended medical experts to ensure she received the best care.
• Their on-set prankster-victim dynamic evolved into a supportive friendship and she has since returned to acting in ZEE5’s The Broken News season 2.