Disha Vakani, Anita Hassanandani, Roshni Chopra and other TV celebs too take a break from acting after embarking on the journey of parenthood.
It is said motherhood is one of the best experiences a woman can have. But it is also one of the toughest roles to embrace. Often, women quit or a take beak from their careers to raise their child and spend more time with them.
Many TV celebs too take a break from acting after embarking on the journey of parenthood. Recently, popular Anita Hassanandani announced that she will take a break from acting to be home with his child, Aarav Reddy, who is just four months old and will later join the industry again.
There are several other actors who stepped away from the camera to raise their children. Let’s find out who these TV actors are.
1. Disha Vakani
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'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ fame Disha Vakani took a maternity break in 2018 and since then she hasn't been seen on-screen playing the popular character of Daya Ben. Daya got married to chartered accountant Mayur Pandya in 2015 and the couple was blessed with a baby girl, Stuti, in 2017.
2. Roshni Chopra
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Actress and host Pia Chopra, best known for her role as Pia in ‘Kasamh Se’, took a break from her acting career to raise her to sons- Jaiveer and Reyaan. She gave birth to her first son, Jaiveer, in 2012 and embraced motherhood for the second time in 2016. She was last seen in ‘Pyar Mein Twist’ in 2011.
3. Anita Hassandani
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Anita Hassanandani and her husband Rohit Reddy welcomed their first child, Aarav in February this year. The actor has been embracing the new journey since then. Recently, Anita said that she has no plans of returning to TV and wants to spend time with her kid. “I had decided that whenever I would have a child, I would leave the industry and let go of my work. I always wanted to focus on being a mother,” the actor told ETimes.
However, later Anita clarified that she will return to TV when the time is right as acting is her first love.
4. Mahhi Vij
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Mahhi Vij made her mark in the TV industry with ‘Lag Tujhse Lagan’. She is married to actor Jay Bhanushali and the couple became parents to daughter, Tara Jay Bhanushali, in 2019. She was last seen in ‘Laal Ishq’ in 2018. Mahhi and Jay also adopted a boy, Rajveer and girl, Khushi in 2017.
5. Addite Malik
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Addite Malik recently welcomed her first child, Ekbir with husband, Mohit Mallik and is elated to be enjoying motherhood. Addite run a cafe with her ‘Shararat’ co-star, Simple Kaul. In an earlier interview, she said, “You love people, there are people in your life and around you but when it’s your child the kind of emotions you are feeling is something which I want to memorise for my entire life. I want to preserve them,” the actor said.
6. Ekta Kaul
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Married to actor Sumeet Vyas, ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hai’ actor Ekta Kaul became a mother in June 2020, after the birth of his son, Ved. She is currently enjoying motherhood and often posts photos of her child on her Instagram. Ekta was last in the show ‘Mere Angne Mei’ in 2017.
7. Kanchi Kaul
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Kanchi Kaul is a known face in the TV industry and is married to actor Shabbir Ahluwlia. The couple became parents to sons Azai and Ivarr in 2014 and 2016 respectively. Kanchi was last seen in the show ‘Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi’ and has stayed away from the camera ever since.
8. Puja Banerjee
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Renowned actress Puja Banerjee, who is known for her roles in ‘Devon Ke Dev Mahadev’ and ‘Sarvggun Sampanna’, was blessed with a baby boy, Krishiv with her husband Kunal Verma in October 2020. Since then, she has taken a sabbatical from the industry. Puja was last seen in Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki.
9. Shikha Singh
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Best known for her roles in ‘Na Aana Is Des Laado’ TV actor Shikha Singh is enjoying motherhood with her daughter, Alayna Singh Shah. The actor left the show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ when she was pregnant with Alayna.
