From Babita Kapoor to Sonali Bendre, actresses who quit acting post wedding

Updated On: 03 May, 2024 02:46 PM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

There have been several Bollywood actresses who reached the heights of their careers but decided to leave the glitz and glamour of the industry at the peak of their stardom to become homemakers. From Saira Banu to Sonali Bendre, let`s take a look at the actresses who quit acting after marriage

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Babita, the bahu of the Kapoor clan, did 19 films before leaving the film industry at the peak of her career. After marrying Randhir Kapoor in 1971, Babita left the industry. Interestingly, it was not a willing decision; it was her in-laws who were strictly against Babita acting in movies</span></p>

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Babita, the bahu of the Kapoor clan, did 19 films before leaving the film industry at the peak of her career. After marrying Randhir Kapoor in 1971, Babita left the industry. Interestingly, it was not a willing decision; it was her in-laws who were strictly against Babita acting in movies

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bhagyashree was one of the most loved actresses of her time. But her career didn`t last long as she left the glamour world right after her debut film `Maine Pyar Kiya.` Bhagyashree chose love over her career and married her childhood sweetheart, Himalaya Dassani, after which she left the showbiz world</span></p>

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Bhagyashree was one of the most loved actresses of her time. But her career didn`t last long as she left the glamour world right after her debut film `Maine Pyar Kiya.` Bhagyashree chose love over her career and married her childhood sweetheart, Himalaya Dassani, after which she left the showbiz world

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Neetu Kapoor was one of the leading ladies when she shocked everyone and took retirement from her acting career after marrying Rishi Kapoor. After the demise of Rishi Kapoor, Neetu made a comeback to the industry with `Jug Jugg Jeeyo`</span></p>

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Neetu Kapoor was one of the leading ladies when she shocked everyone and took retirement from her acting career after marrying Rishi Kapoor. After the demise of Rishi Kapoor, Neetu made a comeback to the industry with `Jug Jugg Jeeyo`

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asin Thottumkal received widespread acclaim in Bollywood. The actress, with her roles in films like `Ghajini,` received a lot of love. In 2016, she tied the knot with Rahul Sharma, and then she decided to become a homemaker. `All is Well` from 2015 was the last film Asin had worked in</span></p>

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Asin Thottumkal received widespread acclaim in Bollywood. The actress, with her roles in films like `Ghajini,` received a lot of love. In 2016, she tied the knot with Rahul Sharma, and then she decided to become a homemaker. `All is Well` from 2015 was the last film Asin had worked in

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twinkle Khanna, daughter of the legendary star Rajesh Khanna, left the industry in 2001 after marrying Akshay Kumar. Now the actress is currently working as a successful author and columnist</span></p>

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Twinkle Khanna, daughter of the legendary star Rajesh Khanna, left the industry in 2001 after marrying Akshay Kumar. Now the actress is currently working as a successful author and columnist

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saira Banu married the heartthrob of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar, at the age of 22. After marrying Kumar, Banu decided to let go of her acting career</span></p>

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Saira Banu married the heartthrob of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar, at the age of 22. After marrying Kumar, Banu decided to let go of her acting career

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sonali Bendre got married to filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002, and since then, Bendre`s career has taken a back seat. She didn`t actively participate in films post-marriage</span></p>

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Sonali Bendre got married to filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002, and since then, Bendre`s career has taken a back seat. She didn`t actively participate in films post-marriage

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ayesha Takia quit acting to focus on her family and personal life. In 2009, she married her boyfriend, Farhan Azmi, a restaurateur and son of Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi</span></p>

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Ayesha Takia quit acting to focus on her family and personal life. In 2009, she married her boyfriend, Farhan Azmi, a restaurateur and son of Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gayatri Joshi married businessman Vikas Oberoi in 2005, right after her debut film `Swades,` and after that, she never worked in films</span></p>

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Gayatri Joshi married businessman Vikas Oberoi in 2005, right after her debut film `Swades,` and after that, she never worked in films

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2005, Namrata Shirodkar tied the knot with south superstar Mahesh Babu, after which Shirodkar never worked in any film</span></p>

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In 2005, Namrata Shirodkar tied the knot with south superstar Mahesh Babu, after which Shirodkar never worked in any film

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