Preity Zinta in Asin Thottumkal
While the entry of a debuting star becomes the talk of the town in no time, it is also often seen that a successful star suddenly decides to step down and say goodbye to his art and his audience . Well, her fans aren’t just left heartbroken; they have become even more curious about what happens in the life of the star.
It’s not easy to leave stardom behind, but some celebrities have done it with complete grace and have no regrets. They are happy in their current stages of life and have new things to look forward to. Let’s take a look at these 10 Bollywood celebrities who opted out of the glam world and are no longer seen on the silver screen.
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#1. Harman Baweja
Rocking the dance floors with his clean moves, the handsome hunk, Harman Baweja engrossed the audience with his versatile performances. With hits like Love Story 2050, what’s your Rashee? and others, Harman was the heartbeat of millions who saw a rising star in him. However, this glory was short-lived as the actor decided to quit acting in 2014. However, he chose a new path closely linked to the entertainment industry and instead went start working as a producer of his domestic production company. Baweja Studios Private Limited.
#2. Preity Zinta
Who could forget that bubbly smile and dimpled cheeks? The beautiful Preity Zinta needs no further introduction, and almost all her films have been massive hits. In 2009, Preity decided to take a sabbatical from acting to focus on her budding cricket team. Kings XI Punjab, with only occasional returns to the screen. However, after her marriage to her American partner, Gene Goodenough, in 2016, she stopped acting altogether and began residing in Los Angeles. In 2021, she announced the birth of her twins, a boy and a girl, via surrogacy.
#3. Imran Khan
Dressing up the perfect chocolate boy avatarImran Khan treated our screens right from his film debut, Jaane Tu… Ja Jaane Na in 2008. However, his performance has been appreciated for a career graph full of ups and downs. With his latest box office failure with the film, Katti Batti, seems to have said goodbye to the film industry. Interestingly, he has taken an alternative course in his career and is a proud social activist. Since ending his acting stints, he prefers to keep a low profile.
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#4. Zaira Wasim
The brilliant actress Zaira Wasim grew in her acting career in no time. Being the recipient of a National Award and a Filmfare Award at a young age, Zaira’s sudden announcement of quitting showbiz came as a surprise to all her fans. After blockbuster performances in films like, Dangal, Secret Superstar i The sky is pinkthe young actress in 2019 announced that she would be leaving her acting career as it conflicts with her religious beliefs and beliefs.
#5. Rahul Roy
90s romance icon Rahul Roy has been a household name in many households since his debut performance. Noted for his most beloved performance in the film, Aashiqui, became an overnight superstar. After giving a blockbuster movie in a very short span of time, her screen appearance gradually declined with time as she quit movies completely.
#6. Asin Thottumkal
An embodiment of pure grace is the charming actress, Asin Thottumkal. Known for her versatile performances in eight language film industries, she entered Bollywood with a blockbuster film, Ghajini. Proving his acting mettle in all his subsequent films, he soon made a place in the hearts of the audience. However, he bid farewell to the film industry after 2015. Currently, he is enjoying a lovely phase of parenthood with his 5-year-old daughter. For the uninitiated, she is married to business tycoon Rahul Sharma, the former founder of the Micromax brand.
#7. Kumar Gaurav
Ruling the 1980s film decade with all his might, the supreme talent Kumar Gaurav needs no introduction. A mascot of continuous hit films, his debut film performance, love story it was a box office hit. However, with a career focused on film, it was in 2006 that he appeared in his last film, My strongest father and chose to lead a completely different direction. Married to Sanjay Dutt’s sister Namrata Dutt, Kumar Gaurav now runs his own construction business.
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#8. Twinkle Khanna
A prolific actress and a headstrong woman in every sense, Twinkle Khanna is revered for her personality by all. Belonging to a great legacy of a film family, he has been a part of the industry for a long time. Married to famous actor Akshay Kumar, she also achieved a similar successful career in acting. Stands out for his work in the film, Byou will Twinkle quit acting in 2001 and became an author and interior designer.
#9. Play Hansraj
Being a part of the film industry since his childhood, the talented Jugal Hansraj has been loved by the mass audience for a long time. With his innocently handsome looks, he has won the hearts of the audience with his equally brilliant acting. Having starred in popular movies like, Mohabbatein has received numerous prestigious awards. However, bidding farewell to the film industry in 2017, he started writing as his new found love and has published many books.
#10 Sameera Reddy
Being the heart throb of the audience of belt fans of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries is the stunner, Sameera Reddy. Marking his Bollywood debut with the film, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Sameera has been a part of many successful films and has received immense love from her fans. However, she too has recorded a short stint in the field of acting and has given it up after her marriage to the young and enterprising Akshai Varde. Currently a mother of two, Sameera is an internet sensation, sharing funny jokes on her social media.
Well, we definitely miss seeing them all on screen. Let us know which previous work you miss the most!
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