25 pictures and videos that take you inside Sonali Bendre Behl's Pinterest-worthy Mumbai home

Watered-down black coffee, binge-watching her favourite shows (currently Seinfeld), reading fantasy fiction and spending time with her furry friend Icy are just a few things that are keeping Sonali Bendre Behl going through this period of lockdown, the actor revealed in a recent interview. “I’m doing well right now. I’m feeling good. Also, I would say it hasn’t been much of a shift for me because the last two years have been sort of a quarantine for me anyway," the actor said, speaking of her experience with battling cancer between 2018 and 2019. "So it’s not too much of a change at this point, but I would have a lot of visitors coming and going then. That’s the part that I miss the most. Above all, I’m missing my parents right now in this because I can’t really meet them. But other than that, we have lots to be thankful for. I always count my blessings.” 

Scroll through Sonali Bendre Behl's social media feed, and you’ll soon realise her most immersive passion and hobby at the moment is Sonali’s Book Club, a community for avid readers that she created back in 2017. Even as one tours the star’s home virtually, books and reading nooks seem to be omnipresent. The space champions dark earthy hues for a cosy vibe and brings together curios from all around the world, giving the home a distinct, eclectic aesthetic. The actor also has a noteworthy collection of art which not only includes architectural installations, but also traditional Tanjore paintings as well as contemporary artworks. 

Bendre Behl lives with husband and filmmaker Goldie Behl, their son Ranveer Behl, and their gorgeous golden retriever in Mumbai. From the actor’s tranquil balcony to her plush dining area, take the full tour of the many interesting corners of her home below.

Check out one of Sonali Bendre Behl’s many favourite at-home reading nooks

One of Sonali Bendre Behl’s favourite spots to host her book club meetings is this colourful winged, patterned armchair that forms the perfect cosy cocoon for unwinding with a good read. Dark wooden flooring and matching furnishings lend the whole space an earthy vibe. A shelf with many curios is accompanied by Bendre Behl’s television set, perched atop a console holding dried potted plants. On the other side of the TV is the 45-year-old’s most “prized possession”—her collection of books, stacked in another tall wooden shelf.

Facing this setting is one of Bendre Behl’s favourite spots for taking photographs—a creamy tufted wall panel with a glossy finish. Another armchair features here, this time a soothing grey piece with an ornate gold finish, while matching white couches sit nearby. The walls are lined with colourful contemporary artworks in shades of red and brown.

Step inside Sonali Bendre Behl’s plush dining area

Sonali Bendre Behl’s dining area champions a large bare wooden tabletop supported by an intricate black metal base. Oversized chairs feature on either corner of the table, while the peripheries are lined with ivory-coloured seats with an intricately carved, light wood base. 

The backdrop of this space showcases another go-to spot for the actor when it comes to posing for photographs. Translucent doors with cathedral-inspired arched wood panelling features alongside a dark cabinet. A large painting with a regal gold frame features on one of the walls here, adding a sense of grandeur to the room. 

Have you seen Sonali Bendre Behl’s tranquil balcony?

Wooden folding chairs and plenty of lush greenery make Sonali Bendre Behl's balcony yet another quaint reading spot for the star, and she’s often spotted perched on a chair here with a cup of coffee, a pair of headphones and her tablet. Tall leafy plants contained in earthen pots complete the space.

Take a peek at Sonali Bendre Behl’s casual sitting area

Sonali Bendre Behl's home is full of little sitting spaces, and each one is more interesting than the next. One of her these spots features a gorgeous creamy Persian rug topped with striped sofas, a low coffee table, and several grey chairs with pink floral patterns. This space is located at the foot of a wooden staircase leading to the second level of the actor’s multi-storeyed home. Adjacent to this picture-perfect spot is another dramatic corner, featuring a gold Gothic-style installation against a burgundy wall. The space below the stairs has been used to store more books and baubles.

Another noteworthy corner in Sonali Bendre Behl's home features a mix of traditional Indian and contemporary artworks, mounted on a deep grey wall. The vivid background is fronted by a pale blue-grey armchair whose dull gold back is built in the form of a palatial structure. 

It's safe to say that Sonali Bendre Behl's home brims with aesthetically pleasing Pinterest-worthy corners. If you need more home decor inspiration from the star, all you need to do is scroll to check out more details from her residence. 

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