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Celebs who mysteriously left Bollywood

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 IST
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Aftab Shivdasani

Aftab Shivdasani was once the heartthrob of Bollywood, with roles in popular films like Mast (1999) and Awara Paagal Deewana (2002). Despite being a regular in mainstream films, his presence in Bollywood became scarce in the late 2000s. While Aftab made occasional appearances, it was clear that he had chosen a different path, and fans have often speculated about his quiet exit from the industry.

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Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia was one of the most popular actresses in the early 2000s, starring in films like Taarzan: The Wonder Car and Wanted. However, after her marriage to restaurateur Farhan Azmi in 2009, Ayesha gradually vanished from the scene. Despite her growing fanbase, she decided to focus on her family life, and her absence from Bollywood remains an enigma.

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Divya Bharti

Divya Bharti was one of the most beautiful and talented actresses of the early 1990s, with films like Deewana (1992) making her a star. But her sudden death in 1993, under mysterious circumstances, shocked the industry and her fans. Whether it was an accidental fall or something more sinister, her tragic demise left a void in Bollywood, and her disappearance remains one of the most unanswered questions in Bollywood history.

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Mallika Sherawat

Known for her bold roles in films like Murder (2004) and Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), Mallika Sherawat once held the title of Bollywood's sex symbol. However, after her international ventures, including a stint in Hollywood, she faded from the Bollywood scene. The actress’s decision to stay away from Hindi cinema after some of her failed projects left many questioning her sudden disappearance.

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Shweta Basu Prasad

Shweta Basu Prasad, who gained fame for her role in the film Makdee and later in the popular TV show Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, took the industry by storm as a child artist. However, after her alleged involvement in a prostitution racket in 2014, her career came to an abrupt halt. Though she later made a comeback with critically acclaimed roles in films like The Tashkent Files and Stree, her long hiatus from Bollywood remains a mystery to many.

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