8 Popular Actors Who Quit Showbiz To Follow Spirituality, Religion

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 14, 2024

Zaira Wasim

Dangal girl Zaira Wasim made a smashing debut in Aamir Khan film and went on to earn fame in 'Secret Superstar'. However, she shocked her fans when she announced her exit from the movie. "This journey has been exhausting, to battle my soul for so long," she wrote in a lengthy Facebook post.

Vinod Khanna 

The stalwarts of 70s, late Vinod Khanna shocked his fans by quietly walking out of Bollywood one fine day. Vinod became a disciple of Osho in 1975. Later, he made a comeback to the movies.

Suchitra Sen

Noted Bengali actress left her successful career spanning a long 25 years. She spent her time at the Ramakrishna Mission before she died in 2013.

Sofia Hayat

Sofia was also seen on Bigg Boss and courted several controversies for her statements. She announced that she had embraced spirituality and become a nun. She adopted the name Gaia Sofia and shared the news on social media.

Saqib Khan

Roadies Revolution contestant Saqib Khan posted on social media that he won’t be taking up any modelling and acting assignments as he has decided to quit the showbiz world.

Sana Khan

Bigg Boss fame Sana Khan also shocked her fans sharing the news of her leaving the glamour world through a long social media post. Sana Khan decided to quit the entertainment industry after she felt enlightened by the ‘teachings of Islam’. She got married right after announcing her decision to quit the showbiz world.

Nupur Alankar

Famous TV and film actress Nupur Alankar in early 2022 announced taking ‘sanyas’ and headed to the Himalayas. Before leaving, she also parted ways with her husband Alankar Srivastav.

Barkha Madan

Actress was impressed by the ideologies of Buddhism and in November 2012, she become a Buddhist nun after being an avid follower of Dalai Lama for years.

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