Asin to Anushka Sharma: Actresses who took backseat after marriage or embracing parenthood

Several Bollywood actresses reached the heights of their careers but decided to take a back seat after getting married or having a baby. From Asin Thottumkal to Anushka Sharma, let’s take a look at the actresses who chose to either quit the industry or take it slow

Updated On: 2024-10-26 02:29 PM IST

Compiled by : Shachi Chaturvedi

Actresses who took backseat in showbiz

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

Anushka Sharma has been away from the big screen since 2018. She has stepped back from showbiz and is currently focused on her personal life.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja took a break from acting after giving birth to her son, Vayu, in August 2022. She later returned to the screen with Blind, but has since taken a back seat

Shilpa Shirodkar, who is currently gaining widespread recognition on Bigg Boss 18, took a sabbatical from showbiz to raise her kids in London

Juhi Chawla took a short break from acting in 2001 after the birth of her daughter and the poor performance of her films at the box office. She mentioned wanting to return to acting with more serious roles

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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