Sonali Bendre has been documenting her journey towards getting a thorough the treatment for a recently-diagnosed cancer.
After shaving off her head a few days ago, the actress and television personality recently shared another picture donning a wig and the thought-process which lead her to wear one!
“As part of the entertainment industry, you’re always expected to look good… Maybe that has been ingrained in me?” she wrote on her Instagram handle.
“Vanity is my favourite sin,” she continued. “Well, it might not be my all-time favourite sin (that would be gluttony), but who doesn’t like looking good?” she continued. “The way we look has a profound psychological impact on us… A little vanity here and there does no one any harm. It’s important to do what makes you happy, even if it’s something as simple as wearing a wig, bright red lipstick, high heels…. All that white noise doesn’t make a difference in the larger picture. No one can tell you what’s right or wrong for you.”
Speaking on how she initially had second-thoughts about being concerned about her baldness, Sonali shared the thoughts that went into her head as she was picking a wig for herself:
“When I was testing out the wigs, I had a brief moment of self-doubt… ‘Am I vain for wanting to look good?’ As part of the entertainment industry, you’re always expected to look good… Maybe that has been ingrained in me? But then I gave it a thought and I realized I like looking good for me. If I’m in the mood to wear a scarf, I will. If I want to walk around bald and free, I will. Only you know what would make you feel good, and what works best for you. So take every opportunity you can to #SwitchOnTheSunshine. #OneDayAtATime.”
Sonali is currently undergoing treatment for carcinoma and the ‘good wishes’ of her fans and friends are certainly reaching out to her, helping her fight the disease even harder.