Bollywood Stars Who Quit Acting At The Peak Of Their Careers: Where Are They Now?
She stepped away from acting after marrying actor Mahesh Babu and subsequently focused on her family.
ADVERTISEMENT7 / 9 Sana SaeedSana Saeed first became famous as a child actor in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
She later returned to films as an adult, including Student Of The Year, but has largely stayed away from mainstream Bollywood in recent years.
She quit acting in 2001 after Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega.
Bollywood Stars Who Quit Acting At The Peak Of Their Careers: Where Are They Now?
Last Updated: August 29, 2026, 17:07 IST
1 / 9 Bhagyashree
Bhagyashree became an overnight sensation with her debut Maine Pyar Kiya opposite Salman Khan. Despite the film's massive success, she chose to step away from leading roles after marriage and later made occasional appearances in films and television.
2 / 9 Anu Aggarwal
Anu Aggarwal became a household name after Aashiqui turned her into one of the most recognisable faces of the early 1990s. She eventually pursued spirituality, yoga and writing.
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3 / 9 Mamta Kulkarni
Mamta Kulkarni was among Bollywood's most popular actresses in the 1990s, with films such as Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi and Krantiveer to her credit. At the height of her popularity, she gradually disappeared from mainstream cinema and chose to stay away from the spotlight.
4 / 9 Mandakini
Mandakini shot to fame with Ram Teri Ganga Maili in 1985, becoming one of the most talked-about actresses of her generation. She later reduced her film appearances and eventually left Bollywood.
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5 / 9 Namrata Shirodkar
Namrata Shirodkar enjoyed a successful run through the 1990s and early 2000s, appearing in films such as Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and Vaastav. She stepped away from acting after marrying actor Mahesh Babu and subsequently focused on her family.
6 / 9 Zaira Wasim
Zaira Wasim achieved major recognition at a very young age with Dangal and Secret Superstar. Despite having a promising career ahead of her, she announced her decision to leave the film industry in 2019. She also surprised fans by announcing her marriage on her Instagram account, keeping her husband's identity and face private.
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7 / 9 Sana Saeed
Sana Saeed first became famous as a child actor in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She later returned to films as an adult, including Student Of The Year, but has largely stayed away from mainstream Bollywood in recent years.
8 / 9 Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna made her Bollywood debut with Barsaat in 1995 and went on to star in films including Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, International Khiladi and Baadshah. She quit acting in 2001 after Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. She is now an author and columnist.
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