After Vikrant Massey’s much talked-about break from acting, here’s look at actors who quit the industry at the peak of their career

The entertainment industry has often seen talented actors making surprising career choices, and that include sometimes opting out of the limelight at the peak of popularity.

The recent example is the talented actor Vikrant Massey, known for his stellar performances in films like 12th Fail and The Sabarmati Report, who stunned the industry and his fans by announcing a long break from his acting career at the age of 37 to focus on his family and health.

Here’s a look at actors who called it quits when they were in the peak of their careers.

To serve humanity

Sana Khan

The former Bigg Boss contestant and actress, known for her role in Salman Khan's Jai Ho, made headlines when she announced her decision to quit the entertainment industry as she wanted to "serve humanity and follow the order of her Creator." On November 21, 2020, Sana married a Muslim cleric Mufti Anas Sayed.

Faith over career

Zaira Wasim

The young and talented actress, who shot to fame with her performances in Dangal and Secret Superstar, announced her retirement from acting in 2019. She believed that her acting career was in conflict with her faith. Her last release was Shonali Bose's The Sky Is Pink.

Bidding goodbye

Imran Khan

Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan made a promising debut with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in 2008. However, he delivered a string of flops, before bouncing back with I Hate Luv Storys in 2010 and Delhi Belly in 2011.  He took retirement from acting after starring in Nikkhil Advani's Katti Batti in 2015.

Family comes first

Ayesha Takia

After delivering notable performances in films like Wanted, Ayesha Takia decided to step away from the industry post-marriage. Ayesha made her debut with the action thriller Taarzan: The Wonder Car for which she won the Filmfare Best Debut Award and IIFA Award Star Debut of the Year Female.

For love only

Gayatri Joshi

Renowned for her role in Swades, Gayatri Joshi left the industry after her debut to marry businessman Vikas Oberoi. Before entering Bollywood, she won the title of Femina Miss India International in the year 2000 and represented India at Miss International 2000.

Domestic bliss 

Asin

Asin Thottumkal, who worked in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. She made her Bollywood debut with AR Murugadoss' Ghajini, starring Aamir Khan. She also starred in hit films like Ready, Housefull 2 and Bol Bachchan. The actress retired from acting after marrying entrepreneur Rahul Sharma. Her last film was All Is Well in 2015.