Sonali Bendre recalls Salman Khan making 2 trips to New York during her cancer treatment: ‘It showed how caring he is'

Sonali Bendre recalled her changing perception of Salman Khan from a playful co-star to a caring friend, as he showed concern during her cancer treatment.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s co-stars have often spoken about his humble nature. In a recent interview with ANI, Sonali Bendre, who worked with him in Hum Saath Saath Hain, recalled that while she didn’t share a strong bond with him during the film, she later came to appreciate his caring nature when he kept checking in on her during her cancer treatment in New York. (Also Read: Salman Khan confirms film with Atlee is delayed, announces new actioner with Sanjay Dutt: Its action is on another level)

Sonali Bendre on bond with Salman Khan during Hum Saath Saath Hain

Sonali Bendre talked about her bond with Salman Khan.

Sonali revealed that she and Salman were not the best of friends while working on Hum Saath Saath Hain, adding that his mischievous side often got under her skin. She recalled how Salman would make faces at her from behind the camera, which offended her at the time.

Sonali Bendre on Salman Khan's caring nature

However, her perspective towards the superstar changed when she witnessed his concern during her illness. She shared, “Salman is like a child, and everything about him is to the extreme — even his care and concern. The same person who was making faces behind the camera is the one who made two trips to New York to see if I was okay during my illness. He called up my husband, Goldie [Behl], and asked, ‘Are you sure you’ve got the right doctors? You should speak to these doctors too,’ and even shared contacts.”

Salman and Sonali’s chemistry in Hum Saath Saath Hain had impressed fans. While they haven’t shared the screen together in many films, the two seem to share a sweet bond off-screen. Meanwhile, Salman will next be seen in an action film alongside Sanjay Dutt and also has a cameo in the Saudi film 7 Dogs. Sonali, on the other hand, is yet to announce her upcoming projects.