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Vikrant Massey has decided to quit acting at the age of 37 and wishes to spend more time with his family
Vikrant Massey declares retirement from acting.
Vikrant Massey stunned his fans when he abruptly declared his retirement from acting via social media. The actor, recognised for his versatility and captivating performances, made the unexpected decision at a time when he has been experiencing back-to-back hits. Vikrant received the Personality of the Year award at India’s 55th International Film Festival (IFFI), which concluded recently. He decided to quit at the age of 37 and wished to spend more time with his family. But he was not the first one to quit the profession early. There have been other personalities who left the industry after a successful career leaving fans shocked.
Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, drew a line to her performance stint in 2001. She found an alternate career in writing and interior designing. Some of her best sellers include Mrs Funnybones, Welcome to Paradise, Pyjamas Are Forgiving and The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad.
Mayuri Kango
Mayuri featured in Mahesh Bhatt’s Papa Kehte Hain and rose to prominence. However, she was no longer in show business a few years later. Kango appeared in various films before retiring from acting in 2001, including Badal, Betaabi, Vamsi, Naseem and Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, among others.
Asin Thottumkal
Asin gave performances that would be remembered for years. From 2001 to 2015, the actress appeared in a number of blockbusters, including Ghajini, Ready, Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan, Khiladi 786 and All Is Well. Reportedly, Asin left acting just before her marriage to focus on her family, which includes husband Rahul Sharma and daughter Arin.
Zaira Wasim
This young actress’ decision to quit acting stunned her fans. After starring in superhit films like Dangal, Secret Superstar and The Sky Is Pink, Zaira left showbiz to pursue her religion and is now actively involved in a number of social and philanthropic endeavours.
Ayesha Takia
After her debut in Tarzan in 2004, Ayesha became one of Bollywood’s most sought-after actresses. She had a successful career, with blockbuster movies like Wanted and Paathshaala. The actress, who last appeared in Nagesh Kukunoor’s romance drama Mod, has reportedly left acting to follow her passion for hospitality.
