Bollywood woke up to a shocking news on Wednesday (May 4) with actress Sonali Bendre sharing on Twitter that she has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer and that she is in New York now for treatment.

The tweet read: “Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with high-grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming. A niggling pain led to some tests, which led to this unexpected diagnosis.  My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for.  I am very blessed and thankful for each of them.”

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Bollywood stars such as Karan Johar, Neha Dhupia and Arjun Kapoor among others came out to appreciate her will and determination to fight the disease and hoped for her speedy recovery.

Karan Johar

Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!!!❤❤❤ https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018

Neha Dhupia 

This too shall pass … you are an incredible woman with immense strength … we send you all our love…. things are only going to get better . @iamsonalibendre https://t.co/toWRu9kExD

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 4, 2018

Arjun Kapoor

Fight that bastard Sonali don’t let it win !!! https://t.co/MW8xFb8JTz

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 4, 2018

Anil Kapoor

You are a fighter, always have been! Sending you all our love & support @iamsonalibendre! Hoping to see you fit and fine super soon!

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 4, 2018

Aftab Shivdasani

Dear Sonali, sending you lots of positivity and prayers for this fight of yours. I Salute your spirit and pray that all goes well.. good willing all will be okay. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/x90SaKyrhV

— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) July 4, 2018

Vivek Anand Oberoi

You are one of the strongest women I know! I admire &respect how u always stood ur ground in the face of adversity…and won! A WonderWoman who does it all-actor,author,mom,wife! An inspiration 2so many!Cancer will surely lose this fight! Our Love & Prayers are with u always! https://t.co/EPtrOsH0Xa

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 4, 2018

Rajkummar Rao

Wishing you a speedy recovery ma’am. Sending you all my love and prayers.

— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) July 4, 2018

Divya Dutta

Dearest dearest one, remember you always with a girl wit so much strength n will power!!!! Loads of prayers fr you!!! Get well real soon !!!! Big big hug https://t.co/SdkJL1N9jj

— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) July 4, 2018

Sonali Bendre was judging a TV programme India’s Best Dramebaaz and she recently left the reality show, citing personal problems. She has been replaced with Huma Qureshi on the show.