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From Sandali Sinha to Meenakshi Seshadri: Actresses who left Bollywood to pursue other careers

Here is a handful of actresses who left the film industry after making a strong start.

  • DNA Web Team
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  • Oct 26, 2021, 11:07 AM IST

With each new release, the film industry has introduced a number of exceptional actors who continue to delight us. Some of these women have left the industry after a promising start and are now pursuing other endeavours. These celebrities remain remembered even if they are no longer active. Here is a handful of them who left the film industry after making a strong start.

1. Sandali Sinha

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Sandali Sinha, who played Pia Varma in ‘Tum Bin’, had a cameo appearance in the film's 2016 sequel. She now lives in Mumbai with her husband, Kiran Salaskar. She now owns and operates a bakery and a spa.

2. Mayuri Kango

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Mayoori Kango made her Bollywood debut with Naseem, which won the National Award for Best Film. Following that, she appeared in films such as Papa Kehte Hai, Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, and Papa the Great. According to sources, the former actress now lives in Gurgaon and works for Google India as the Industry Head.

3. Kim Sharma

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After her debut film 'Mohabbatein', Kim Sharma became a household name. She took a break from the profession after working on a few more films to open Liaison, a bridal grooming company.

4. Meenakshi Seshadri

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Meenakshi Seshadri, who was formerly one of the industry's finest actresses, retired from performing in 1998. 'Hero', 'Aandhi-Toofan', 'Meri Jung', 'Dacait', 'Shahenshah', 'Damini', 'Ghatak', and 'Satyamev Jayate' are some of her most well-known and successful films. She left show business to raise her children in Texas with her husband. Cherish Dance School is the name of the dance school she runs there.

5. Twinkle Khanna

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Twinkle Khanna was no stranger to the entertainment industry, as she was the daughter of well-known actors Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. She turned to writing after a less-than-successful stint in Bollywood. Twinkle is now a published author, with Mrs Funnybones, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, and Pyjamas Are Forgiving to her credit. Tweak India, a digital platform for women, is also founded by her.

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