Imran Khan, Asin to Zaira Wasim, Bollywood actors who bid adieu to acting

Over the years, Bollywood saw several talented actors bid adieu to their acting careers for various reasons. From Imran Khan, and Asin to Zaira Wasim, these actors left behind a glorious legacy. Let's take a look at the celebrities who quit the film industry 

Updated On: 2023-08-23 06:41 PM IST

Compiled by : Tanmayi Savadi

Imran Khan, Asin, Zaira Wasim. Pic/Instagram

Imran Khan left acting in 2015 after the debacle of Katti Batti. He chose to focus on his career as a director

Imran Khan made his acting debut in 2008 with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. Recently, he gave a hint at his possible comeback

Asin had a successful career in Hindi and South films. Her Bollywood debut was Ghajini in 2008

Asin tied the knot with Rahul Sharma in 2016 and left her career as an actor. Her last film was All Is Well in 2015

Jhanak Shukla was a popular child actress. She quit her career in the film industry to focus on her education

Jhanak Shukla acted in the popular TV show, Karishma Ka Karishma, and also featured in films like Kal Ho Naa Ho

Zaira Wasim left Bollywood to follow the path of religion. She cut her ties with the industry before her film, The Sky Is Pink released

Zaira Wasim made a successful debut with Dangal in 2016. She also won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her last silver screen appearance was in The Sky Is Pink in 2019

Anu Aggarwal quit acting after doing a couple of films. She met with an accident and then followed the path of spirituality

Anu Aggarwal's debut film was Aashiqui in 1990. She was last seen in Return of Jewel Thief in 1996

Bigg Boss 6 fame Sana Khan left her career as an actor in 2020 to 'serve humanity and follow the order of her Creator'

Sana Khan starred in films like Jai Ho and Wajah Tum Ho. She also participated in reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6

Twinkle Khanna acted in a couple of films before leaving the industry. She pursued interior design and now, she is a successful author. Twinkle is popularly known as Mrs Funnybones

Twinkle Khanna made her acting debut in 1995 with Barsaat. She was last seen in Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega in 2001

Ayesha Takia was loved by the audience for her innocent looks and charming screen presence. She tied the knot with Farhan Azmi in 2009 and left her acting career in 2011

Ayesha Takia's debut film was Taarzan: The Wonder Car in 2004. She was last seen in Mod in 2011

Gayatri Joshi received a thumbs-up for her debut film, Swades. The film released in 2004 and the actress got married in 2005 to Vikas Oberoi 

Gayatri Joshi didn't continue with her acting career post-Swades. She was also a former model

Uday Chopra, the younger son of Yash Chopra, had a career full of ups and downs. Despite that, he delivered some hits at the box office

Uday Chopra made his debut with Mohabbatein in 2000. His most popular role is as Ali in the Dhoom franchise

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