Disha Vakani to Mohena Kumari; TV actors who quit their successful careers for family

Many actors enter the television industry to make a unique mark of themselves and succeed in leaving an unforgettable impression on the audience. However, after a few years of stardom and fame, the celebs diverted their vision and prioritised families over showbiz. Due to the demanding work culture and instability, or facing rejections, not getting work after their first project, let's take a look at TV actors like Disha Vakani, Anas Rashid, Mohena Kumari, and others, who quit the television industry for their families: (Photo: Instagram)

Television actress Sheetal Pandya had a court marriage with her childhood friend and doctor fiance Abhishek Bhattacharya on November 13. The duo will get married in a traditional ceremony on November 20. Their wedding is happening at a 5-star hotel in Goregoan, Mumbai. Sheetal has announced that she is moving to the US and is bidding adieu to television. The actress won't do daily soaps anymore. Speaking about it, she told BT, "I want to make dance videos and will complete my Kathak course online. I am also keen to explore other personal interests, which I couldn’t due to my shooting schedules. I am planning to take up screen writing workshops, too. Since I won’t be in India, I will not be able to pursue acting in daily soaps, but I would love to explore other mediums."

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Disha Vakani aka Dayaben took maternity leave and never returned to the show. Ever since she has stayed away from the limelight. Rumours about her making a comeback keep cropping up but there hasn't been anything substantial yet about it. (Photo: Instagram)

Mohena Kumari started her journey as a participant on the reality show, Dance India Dance. From there on, she did many youth-based shows and was last seen as Keerti in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actress bid adieu to the industry after she tied the knot with Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Suyash Rawat. In an interview with ETimes TV, she had told us, "I will say goodbye to acting and Mumbai. My life is all set to take a 180-degree turn. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Even my industry friends were taken aback with my decision, but that’s the kind of person I am. I follow my heart. I have taken several leaps of faith in my life and this is the biggest so far." The actress is still in touch with her fans via her vlogs." (Photo: Instagram)

Anas Rashid, known as Suraj Rathi, from the daily soap, Diya Aur Baati Hum tied the knot in 2017, and never looked back to the television industry. He has a one-year-old daughter and has taken up farming for a living. Earlier in an interview with Etimes TV, he had said, "Post our marriage, Heena (his wife) and I just kept travelling to different locations and spent a lot of time together. And then one day she gave me this good news. Obviously, it was my duty to take care of her and be with her during pregnancy so I did not think about returning to TV. Now after Aayat's arrival in my life, I am not even thinking about my comeback." (Photo: Instagram)

Addite Shirwalkar is married to Lockdown Ki Lovestory actor Mohit Malik. After having a super successful stint as the lead actress in the telly town, Addite quit the industry and became an entrepreneur. Mohit has always given the credit to his success to his wife Addite. (Photo: Instagram)

Sangram Singh is best remembered for his role as an antagonist in Ekta Kapoor's hit show, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. He took the plunge with his Norweighan girlfriend and settled in Norway with her. (Photo: Instagram)

Former actress and model Nisha Rawal married Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Karan Mehra, and never looked back to television. She has switched to baking, blogging, and vlogging. (Photo: Instagram)

Arun Punj was the chocolate boy of his era when the medical drama Sanjivani hit the screens. He married Gurdeep Kohli, who was his co-actor on this show and did a few shows post that but hen quit the industry. The actor owns two restaurants in Goa. (Photo: Instagram)

Kumkum Bhagya actor Shabir Ahluwalia's wife Kanchi Kaul was a renowned name and did several television shows too. However, after giving birth to their first baby, Azai, in 2014 and the second one, Ivarr, in February 2016, she stayed away from showbiz. (Photo: Instagram)

Mere Angne Mein actress Ekta Kaul left the television industry after she married actor Sumeet Vyas. She is now a mother to a baby boy, Ved. (Photo: Instagram)

Seen in Kayamath opposite Jay Bhansushali, Panchi Bora played the role of Prachi in this show. She had started her career with an advertisement and then did a full-fledged TV show. After exchanging wedding vows with Jaydeep, she quit the industry to spend time with her family. (Photo: Instagram)

Somya Seth was seen opposite Shaheer Sheikh in the show, Navya..Naye Dhadkan Nayee. She was last seen in the historical series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat as the female lead Kaurwaki. After getting married, Somya quit the show but is now living separately and is raising her child in the US. (Photo: Instagram)

Mihika Verma was seen as Divyanka Tripathi's younger sister, Mihika in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. However, after finding love in an NRI, she married him and shifted base to the US. (Photo: Instagram)