Happy Birthday Sonali Bendre: Goldie Behl wishes wife in the most special way, writes a heartfelt noteJan 1 (AZINS) January 1 is not only special for filmmaker Goldie Behl because it marks the first day of the year, but also because his wife Sonali Bendre turned a year older on Tuesday.

The actress who celebrates her 44th birthday on January 1, was away from home, in New York, undergoing treatment for cancer.

However, on the eve of New Year, Sonali Bendre was spotted in Mumbai, celebrating not just her birthday, but also raising a toast to 2019 and new beginnings.

The actress is in Mumbai on a ‘happy interval’ from her treatment for ‘high grade’ cancer.

Sonali's husband left no stone unturned to celebrate the occasion. He not only hosted a party at his residence, but also wrote a heartfelt note for his lovely wife.

The actor took to his Instagram and shared a romantic picture with Sonali. In the picture, the power couple can be seen kissing each other (even if partly).

Along with the beautiful photo, the filmamker wrote, "Happy birthday Sonali They say your partner needs to be your best friend, your sounding board, your mirror, your strength, your inspiration. You have been all that and more to me. 2018 was a tough year on you but I am so proud of the dignity and courage with which you handled it. Not only did you help me find my own strength, but you imparted that to every soul who followed your life closely. It is never easy to be at the receiving end and yet be so positive and spread so much love.”

“Thank you for being the person you are. On your special day, I wish you all things wonderful, all things love, all things that bring a cheer to you through the year. So #SwitchOnTheSunshine like you always do and make this year count #OneDayAtATime,” he added.

Goldie Behl also shared a photo from the party.

In the caption, he mentioned how the year 2018 was a testing year and wished for 2019 to be an easier one.

He wrote, “As we get all set to ring in the new year can’t help but think the testing year that 2018 has been … a year filled with fear and joy, failures and victories, weakness and strength , love and hate … sometimes the worst and most horrible things to happen to you in life might just be bearing the best the moments of ur life as well … happy 2019 everyone my only wish is that we are not tested to this degree every year to appreciate the joys of life ..”

We wish Sonali Bendre a happy and healthy year ahead. Happy birthday!