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9 Actresses From 2000s Who Chose a Life Away From Bollywood’s Spotlight

by IForHer Team
November 21, 2023

Not everyone likes the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. Some people don’t enjoy the flashy and fancy parts of the movie world. While many dream of being famous and rich in Bollywood, there are others who prefer a different kind of life. They don’t want the attention and hectic lifestyle that come with being a star. Instead, they find happiness in their lives away from the limelight. Their decision to step away from the spotlight shows that for some people, real happiness is found in things other than being a famous actor or actress.

Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood

1. Gayatri Joshi

Gayatri Joshi - Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood

Gayatri Joshi entered the film industry in 2004, starring alongside Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Swades’. Despite her successful role alongside such a big star, she eventually bid goodbye to the film industry, choosing to become a contented homemaker.

Preeti Jhangiani

preeti jhangiani mohabbatein - Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood

After her debut in “Mohabbatein”, she appeared in films like “Awara Paagal Deewana” (2002) and “Chaahat – Ek Nasha” (2005). However, she left the industry in 2007 after her film “Victoria No. 203”. Preeti mentioned, “I was not satisfied with the roles I was getting. I always wanted significant parts that impacted the story, but those opportunities were lacking. So, I chose to step back rather than disappoint myself or my fans.”

Geeta Basra

Geeta Basra - Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood
Image: Twitter

Geeta Basra entered films in 2006 with “Dil Diya Hai” and the following year starred in “The Train” alongside Emraan Hashmi. Despite a growing career, she chose to marry Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, moving away from her film career.

Neha/Shabana Raza

Bobby Deol Quiz - Kareeb
Image: Kareeb

Known professionally as Neha, Shabana Raza debuted in “Kareeb” and appeared in movies like “Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet” (1999) and “Fiza” (2000). After marrying Manoj Bajpayee in 2006, she continued acting for a while but eventually realized she wasn’t getting the roles she deserved. Neha decided to quit acting and focus on family life; she and Manoj have a daughter named Ava Nayla.

Tanushree Dutta

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Image: Instagram

Tanushree Dutta, first seen in “Aashiq Banaya Aapne”, was last seen in the 2010 movie “Apartment”.

Asin

Aamir Khan - Asin Movie QUiz
Movie: Ghajini

Popular for her roles in “Ghajini” and “Khiladi 786”, Asin left the film industry after marriage. Her last film appearance was in 2015’s “All Is Well”. She is happily married to a successful businessman.

Namrata Shirodkar

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Image: Mahesh Babu/Instagram

Having notable roles in films like “Vastaav” (1999), “Pukar” (2000), and “Astitva” (2003), Namrata Shirodkar married Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and chose not to return to Bollywood, preferring a settled family life.

Udita Goswami

Udita Goswami - Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood

Known for her roles in successful films like “Zeher”, “Paap”, and “Aksar”, Udita Goswami married filmmaker Mohit Suri and decided to prioritize family. She now spends time with her daughter, engages in music composition, and works as a disc jockey.

Mayuri Kango

Mayuri Kango Actresses of 2000 that left Bollywood

Remembered for her role in “Papa Kehte Hain”, Mayuri Kango left Bollywood to pursue a marketing career in 2009. With determination, she climbed the career ladder and currently serves as the industry head at Google India.

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