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Celebs who left the glamour world for spiritual journey

Updated On: 25 January, 2025 09:40 PM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

It was only recently that Mamta Kulkarni embarked on a new journey of spirituality. However, she is not the first one. Several celebrities have left the industry for spiritual and religious pursuits. Here`s a list of 11 celebs who left the glamour world for spirituality.

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It was only recently that Mamta Kulkarni embarked on a new journey of spirituality. However, she is not the first one. Several celebrities have left the industry for spiritual and religious pursuits. Here`s a list of 11 celebs who left the glamour world for spirituality.

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It was only recently that Mamta Kulkarni embarked on a new journey of spirituality. However, she is not the first one. Several celebrities have left the industry for spiritual and religious pursuits. Here`s a list of 11 celebs who left the glamour world for spirituality.
<p>Zaira Wasim</p> <p>From "Dangal" sensation to spiritual devotee, Zaira exited Bollywood in 2019, citing conflicts with her religious beliefs and values.</p>

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Zaira Wasim

From "Dangal" sensation to spiritual devotee, Zaira exited Bollywood in 2019, citing conflicts with her religious beliefs and values.

<p>Sana Khan</p> <p>A rising star in Bollywood, Sana Khan quit in 2020 to dedicate herself to humanity and her creator, pursuing a life of faith.</p>

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Sana Khan

A rising star in Bollywood, Sana Khan quit in 2020 to dedicate herself to humanity and her creator, pursuing a life of faith.

<p>Tanushree Dutta</p> <p>Miss India-turned-actress Tanushree left Bollywood in 2010 after harassment on a film set, finding solace in Buddhist meditation and spiritual healing.</p>

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Tanushree Dutta

Miss India-turned-actress Tanushree left Bollywood in 2010 after harassment on a film set, finding solace in Buddhist meditation and spiritual healing.

<p>Mamta Kulkarni</p> <p>The former Bollywood actor has been appointed as Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh last evening</p>

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Mamta Kulkarni

The former Bollywood actor has been appointed as Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh last evening

<p>Protima Bedi</p> <p>Odissi dancer and actress Protima left the entertainment world in 1998, embarking on a pilgrimage across India as a sanyasini. &nbsp;</p>

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Protima Bedi

Odissi dancer and actress Protima left the entertainment world in 1998, embarking on a pilgrimage across India as a sanyasini.  

<p>Sofia Hayat</p> <p>Bold and outspoken, Sofia became Gaia Sofia Mother in 2016, leaving behind fame from "Bigg Boss" and Bollywood to embrace spirituality.</p>

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Sofia Hayat

Bold and outspoken, Sofia became Gaia Sofia Mother in 2016, leaving behind fame from "Bigg Boss" and Bollywood to embrace spirituality.

<p>Anu Aggarwal</p> <p>The "Aashiqui" star turned yogi after a life-altering accident, leaving Bollywood in 2001 to practice karma yoga and spiritual healing</p>

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Anu Aggarwal

The "Aashiqui" star turned yogi after a life-altering accident, leaving Bollywood in 2001 to practice karma yoga and spiritual healing

<p>Suchitra Sen</p> <p>A legendary actress, Suchitra withdrew from public life in the late 1970s, dedicating herself to the Ramakrishna Mission and spiritual pursuits.</p>

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Suchitra Sen

A legendary actress, Suchitra withdrew from public life in the late 1970s, dedicating herself to the Ramakrishna Mission and spiritual pursuits.

<p>Bijay J. Anand</p> <p>From "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha" to Kundalini yoga, Bijay left Bollywood to embrace a spiritual life, guiding others through holistic healing.</p>

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Bijay J. Anand

From "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha" to Kundalini yoga, Bijay left Bollywood to embrace a spiritual life, guiding others through holistic healing.

<p>Barkha Madan</p> <p>From "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" fame to a Buddhist nun, Barkha embraced spirituality in 2012, leaving Bollywood to follow Lama Zopa Rinpoche&rsquo;s teachings.</p>

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Barkha Madan

From "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" fame to a Buddhist nun, Barkha embraced spirituality in 2012, leaving Bollywood to follow Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings.

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