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Imran Khan, Zaira Wasim, Uday Chopra: Celebrities who disappeared after a dream start

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Dec 2, 2025, 16:00 IST
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Imran Khan

Back in 2008, Imran Khan appeared in the movie called 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'. People really loved him in it. Everyone liked his boy-next-door vibe, which helped him get a bunch of fans and do more movies. He did some comedies like 'Delhi Belly', 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', and 'Ek Main Aur Ek Tu'. But after 'Katti Batti' came out in 2015, he pretty much vanished. Nowadays we hear rumors in the media that he might act again, but there is no official statement from the actor yet.

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Asin

After her success in the South Indian film industry, Asin made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with Aamir Khan in 'Ghajini'. The movie became a huge box-office success for Asin, enabling her to establish herself as a leading lady and bankable star in Bollywood. She did a couple of movies, such as 'Ready', 'Housefull 2', and 'Khiladi 786'. But following her marriage, Asin chose to withdraw from acting and focus on her family life.

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Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao became a household name because of her lovely acting in movies like 'Ishq Vishk' and 'Vivaah'. People really liked her simple characters, which made her a big hit. But, over time, Amrita's movie career slowed down. She was last seen in 'Jolly LLB 3', which released this year. The actress keeps her profile low and is rarely seen at any events.

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Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia arrived in Bollywood with 'Tarzan: The Wonder Car' back in 2003. Her youthful, cute appearance made her an instant hit with fans. She got a lot of love for her work in movies like 'Dor', 'Wanted', and 'Dil Maange More'. But since 2011, she has been putting her personal life first. After her last movie, 'Mod', which came out in 2011, Ayesha has stayed away from mainstream movies and hasn't been seen out and about much.

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Sneha Ullal

Sneha Ullal caused a stir in the movie industry with her acting debut opposite Salman Khan in the movie 'Lucky'. Her physical resemblance to Aishwarya Rai was heavily marketed as an advantage for her in her own career. However, despite the initial hype surrounding women's beauty, it has not helped her at this point of her career. Once she had done a few films, her career began to slide and she eventually faded into obscurity after making very limited public appearances thereafter.

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Uday Chopra

Uday Chopra made his movie debut with the multi-starrer movie, 'Mohabbatein'. This movie gained him instant fame. He later became well known for his comic role as 'Ali' in the 'Dhoom' series. Even with the backing of Yash Raj Films, his career didn't really take off. After 'Dhoom 3' he completely stopped appearing in movies. Currently, he is busy with business ventures and has not been seen in any non-commercial movies recently.

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Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim had one of the greatest debuts of any actress of her generation with 'Dangal', a blockbuster movie. Zaira's other notable acting credits include her roles in 'Secret Superstar' and 'The Sky Is Pink', both of which received considerable praise for her acting skills, even at a young age. But just as Zaira was at the peak of her success, she unexpectedly chose to leave the film industry altogether. Zaira explained that acting did not align with her beliefs regarding personal and spiritual matters. She has since removed herself completely from public life and film promotion.

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Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan was one of the stars that were part of the film 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne' as an up and coming actor with class. In addition to this movie, Zayed gained fame from his role in 'Main Hoon Na', a movie that starred Shah Rukh Khan. However, even though he gained a lot of exposure through this movie, Zayed was not able to create a steady career in Bollywood after this film. Since 'Main Hoon Na', Zayed has slowly faded away from the industry and has done no work in Bollywood since 2015.

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