Anagha Bhosale to Aashka Goradia: Actors who bid goodbye to TV industry owing to struggle, personal reasons and other issues

TV stars frequently struggle to create a name for themselves in the entertainment world. Some of them taste success and pursue their passion while some quit. There are varied reasons behind such decisions including struggle, 'politics', marriage, motherhood or simply following another avenue they want to explore. Sana Khan, Mohena Kumari, Addite Malik, and other artists stepped away from the small screen because of such reasons. Take a look

Anagha Bhosale, who played Nandini in Anupamaa, has left the entertainment industry. In an interview with BT, the actress discussed her reasons for leaving show business. She claimed that the industry is full of "Politics, unhealthy competitiveness, and the constant scramble to look attractive and reed-thin." Anagha is a Lord Krishna devotee who is currently practising spirituality in her hometown Pune.

Bigg Boss celebrity Sana Khan was well-liked and well-known for her vivacious nature and charming appearance. Everyone was taken aback when the actress announced her retirement from show business. In 2020, the actress made the announcement on social media. She stated that she will now serve humanity and obey her 'creator's' directions. In the same year, she made headlines for her acrimonious separation from dancer Melvin and marriage to Anas.

After a string of successful TV ventures, actress Aashka chose to follow her true passion. Her attention moved from performing to yoga and her cosmetics business. She relocated to Goa, where she and her husband run a yoga school. She also has a popular cosmetic line.

Shararat celebrity Addite Malik was a well-known figure in the industry. She left the entertainment industry a long time ago to pursue her love. She is a restaurant owner with three locations. She was last seen on television in Chabbis Barah in 2012. She also married TV actor Mohit Malik and is also a mother to her son Ekbir.

Mohena Kumari, a dancer and actress, is the Princess of Rewa. She rose to prominence after appearing on a dance reality show. She later appeared in various TV productions, most recently Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She did, however, leave the industry in 2019 after tying the knot. The actress, who gave birth to her baby last year, enjoys dancing and manages to keep her followers up to date on social media.

TV celebrity Rishika, who rose to prominence with the TV show Ishqbaaz, shifted into a new future in her life and quit entertainment a few years ago. She moved to Dubai and now works as a full-time real estate broker. She even acknowledged in an exclusive chat with ETimes TV that she is really excited to embark on her new adventure.

Mihika, who tasted fame with the success of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, left the entertainment industry in 2016 after marriage She married a US-based NRI, Anand Kapai, and now lives in the US with her family. She has not been on television since 2016. She pursued an MBA after relocating to the United States.

Shveta is another TV celebrity, who rose to prominence for her roles, left the field after marriage. She moved to Goa with her spouse, who works as a stylist and has an event management firm. She is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a restauranteur in Goa.

Somya Seth, a Navya actress, left the field after marrying a US-based entrepreneur. But, following her divorce in 2019, she had become an estate agent. She continues to talk about her life with her son and her business.

Nupur Alankar has appeared in numerous television shows, including Diya Aur Baati Hum, Bhage Re Mann, and many others. The actress recently announced her intention to leave the entertainment industry. She said, “I took sanyaas in February. I am busy visiting pilgrimages and have involved myself in helping those in need. I have always been inclined towards spiritualism and had been following adhyatm, so it was a matter of time before I devoted myself completely to it. I have been blessed to find the right guru Shambhu Sharan Jha, all thanks to my time at CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes Association), where I worked as a committee member and held health workshops. It brought me contact with my guru and another master healer, which changed the course of my life. It is indeed a big step. Being in the Himalayas will uplift and accelerate my spiritual journey, I have rented out my flat in Mumbai to take care of my travel and basic expenses.”