Aug 27, 2024, 07:44 PM IST

9 actresses who quit acting for religious beliefs

Manisha Chauhan

Sana Khan: Left the entertainment industry to focus on her spiritual journey and embrace Islam fully.

Zaira Wasim: Quit Bollywood after gaining fame to follow her religious beliefs, citing that the film industry conflicted with her faith.

Sofia Hayat: Former actress and model, Sofia embraced spirituality, converted to Buddhism, and renounced her glamorous lifestyle

Mamta Kulkarni: Mamta left Bollywood in the late 90s, later embracing spirituality and converting to Islam.

Barkha Madan: A former Miss India finalist and actress, Barkha renounced her career to become a Buddhist nun.

Suchitra Sen: After a successful film career, Suchitra Sen withdrew from public life to focus on spiritual pursuits.

Nagma: While she didn’t completely quit, Nagma significantly reduced her acting work to focus more on her spiritual journey and religious activities.

Anagha Bhosale: Known for her role in Anupamaa, Anangsha left the TV industry to pursue a more spiritual life.

Sanam Chaudhry: Pakistani actress Sanam Chaudhry quit acting to focus on her religious beliefs and spiritual journey.