Mumbai: As polling began on Thursday in 10 constituencies in Mumbai and Thane regions in the third and last phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, several Bollywood stars arrived at polling booths to exercise their franchise.Actress Vidya Balan, who cast her vote at Subhash Nagar in suburban Chembur, said, "everyone should vote to ensure a government capable of giving us peace and security." Actress Amrita Rao, who was one of the early voters, said people should remember to vote first and enjoy their holiday later. "Don't vote for candidates with criminal background," she said.TV show judge and actress Sonali Bendre also voted this morning. Recalling the first time she voted, Bendre said, "at that time, I really felt like an adult" adding "Voting is one thing which keeps our democracy alive." Actor Paresh Rawal, John Abraham, former cricketer Sandip Patil and classical singer Padmaja Phenani Joglekar also cast their votes. Rahul Bose was an early visitor at a polling booth in Peddar Road area.Polling is being held in Mumbai South, Mumbai South Central, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East and Mumbai North. In Thane district, polling is being held in four Lok Sabha seats- Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Palghar.

Henkel India Limited announced the re-launch of its flagship dishwash brand Pril, a key player in the utensil cleaner category. Pril Liquid is now re-launched as Pril Perfect. Pril's transformation to Pril Perfect will be reflected in its new logo design, packaging and brand ambassador. Pril has also roped in Sonali Bendre as the new Brand Ambassador. As part of the deal, Sonali will feature in the new Pril commercials, the first of which will hit the leading TV channels. Says Mr. Jayant Singh, Managing Director, Henkel India Limited, "We are happy to sign up Sonali Bendre as the new face for Brand Pril. Over the years, Pril has stood for best quality that our consumers can depend upon. We believe Sonali epitomizes the values of Pril and we are confident of the success of this relationship." Speaking about the tremendous potential of the brand, Sonali said, "Today, a product like the new Pril Perfect is invaluable to every household. I'm proud to be associated with Pril, a brand that provides top notch quality and constant innovation in every drop. Pril is a must have in my kitchen."

Sonali Bendre who achieved a great success not only in Bollywood but also in south Indian movies has no intention of come back to film industry at present.Though she took break from big screen she will appear as judge in the forth coming music reality show "Indian Idol".Sonali told to IANS that she is not really ready to act in the movies yet.it calls for a bit too much commitments.coming to small screen Kher and Bendre are replacing Udit Narayan and Alisha Chinai.Albert Almeida, channel head, Sony TV, was reluctant to confirm Bendre’s entry but did say that the channel is in talks with the actress. Star presence Almeida is confident that Bendre will add glamour to the show. But why pick a person who isn’t a music expert, as a judge? “She’s very balanced and her opinions are sound.This is not the first time the actress will be seen on the small screen. Sonali has earlier judged Sony Entertainment Television’s reality show “Mr. And Mrs. TV” with Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar.
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“I am not really ready for movies yet. It calls for a bit too much commitment,” Sonali told IANS.
She was speaking on the sidelines of the Omega Olympics Evening organised here to honour the Indian contingent for the Beijing games.
Asked when she was planning a comeback to the silver screen, Sonali said: “It is going to take me a while and I won’t call it a comeback. Once an actor is always an actor. There is nothing dramatic as a comeback about it. Right now I am taking a break. I don’t have the time to do movies now.”
The actress, who was last seen in a cameo in Karan Johar’s 2003 hit “Kal Ho Na Ho”, has been on a sabbatical from acting since her marriage to filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002.
However, the beautiful actress will be seen on television as a judge in the fourth season of the upcoming music reality show “Indian Idol” along with music stalwarts like Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik and Kailash Kher.
This is not the first time the actress will be seen on the small screen. Sonali has earlier judged Sony Entertainment Television’s reality show “Mr. And Mrs. TV” with Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar.
Her debut on TV dates back to 2001 when she hosted Star Plus’s kids-based dance show “Kya Masti Kya Dhoom”.
Asked how difficult it was to loose the extra pounds she had gained post motherhood, Sonali said, “I enjoyed being overweight. Getting back to shape has been a completely natural process.”
“Every phase has its excitement. But I do try and eat healthy and I eat well,” she concluded.

The actress Sonali Bendre will be back in our homes with the fourth season of Indian Idol.Reality television is not new to Sonali. She was earlier seen in Kya Masti Kya Dhoom and Mr and Mrs. Sonali will be judging Indian Idol, along with Anu Malek, Javed Akhtar and Kailash Kher. As the hit singing show premieres tonight, Sonali chats with Patcy N.
How did you bag Indian Idol?
When I judged Mr and Mrs for Sony Entertainment Television, it was like a dry run. I enjoyed my experience of working with them. So when they approached me for Indian Idol, I decided to do it. Also, the people in [production house] Miditech know my sister very well, so there was a comfort level. I’m too lazy to step out of my comfort zone.
Did you travel extensively for the Indian Idol auditions?
I went to most parts of India. But I did not go to London, as my child is only three years old. I was apprehensive of leaving him behind. But I went to Dubai, as it was a shorter flight.

And this time she will give company to Annu Malek, Javed Akhtar and Kailash Kher as judge in Sony’s 4th season of Indian Idol that premieres on September 19th, every Friday and Saturday at 9 PM.“I'll be judging the X-factor of the contestants”, says Sonali who was earlier seen as judge in Mr. and Ms. Television. When asked the meaning of X-factor she explains, “There is no particular definition for it. But for me it will be the honesty and originality of the contestants that I'll be looking for in a person to enter Indian Idol show”.How has been your experience as a judge of Indian Idol? “Well initially it was difficult for me as we are used to scripts as an actor. Over here it's all real, no script, no drama everything is spontaneous. Till now I have enjoyed myself and hope to do the same in the coming episodes”, she quips.When are you planning to re-enter Bollywood? “My child is still very small and needs me. For now there is time for me to take some projects on silver screen, till then I'm happy doing my stint on television”, says the actress turned judge.

Date of Birth1 January 1975, Bombay, IndiaHeight5' 8" (1.73 m)Mini BiographySonali Bendre started out as a model before being selected for the "Stardust Talent Search". She was invited to Bombay and received training from a variety of top actors and performers of the Indian film industry. Sonali has three sisters and was in her own words a quiet child who loved to read, while she was growing up. Since her debut in 1994, Sonali has appeared in several films and has starred opposite top stars such as Sunjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh. Sonali was also awarded the price of "Newcomer of the year" in 1995. She married Goldie Behl in 2002, and during 2005 became a mother.IMDb Mini Biography By: rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)SpouseGoldie Behl (16 November 2002 - present) 1 child

Actress Sonali Bendre today said Jaya Bachchan's controversial remarks made at the music launch function of her husband's film 'Drona' were not meant the way they were construed to be.
"Those who know Jayaji will understand that her comments were not made with a malicious intent. They were off-the-cuff remarks. She is like a mother to me. I am saying this not because I am married to Goldie Behl whom she considers as her elder son. I have known her since the time I worked in the ABCL's film 'Major Saab'. It has been a lovely relationship," Sonali told reporters here today.
She was interacting with the media at the launch of 'Indian Idol' season four of which she is one of the judges.
"Jayaji and Amitabh Bachchan are senior professionals. They come with a vast body of work and are icons to millions of people.
"Sentiments had been hurt because of the comments and they have been gracious enough to apologise. We too should be gracious enough to accept the apologies and put the incident behind us," said Sonali, who apart from being close to the Bachchans, is a friend of MNS chief Raj Thackeray who was angered by Jaya's remarks.
Raj Thackeray earlier in the day announced that he had called off his campaign against the Bachchans after the Big B's apologies.
To a question on whether she had tried to mediate between the two parties and settle the matter, Sonali said "I am too small a person to get into this. I am off politics and don't understand it."
Sonali said Jayaji had in fact reprimanded her husband at the function for speaking in English. "She was close to Goldie's late father and dedicated the film to him. We were so emotional at the event. I never thought the remarks would create such a controversy," she added.