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Vikrant Massey shocked everyone by suddenly bidding farewell to the film industry. He recently announced his retirement on Instagram, specifying that he has two film commitments before taking a break. This announcement created quite a buzz as he was at a high point in his career. His latest film, 'The Sabarmati Report,' has just been released following his roles in 'Sector 36' and '12th Fail.'
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In his post, Vikrant wrote: 'Hello, the past few years have been fantastic. I would like to thank you all for your exceptional support. However, as I progressed, I realized it's time for me to pause and return home. Both as a husband, a father, and an actor. We will meet again in 2025 when the time is right. Two more films and countless memories. Thanks once again for everything in between, I will always be grateful.'
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Speaking of Vikrant Massey’s career, he started his acting journey on the small screen. He was part of famous TV shows like 'Dharam Veer,' 'Balika Vadhu,' and 'Qubool Hai.' He earned popularity and affection from fans through his TV performances. After making a mark on the small screen, he ventured into Bollywood. Among the numerous films he did, '12th Fail' stood out as a major milestone in his career. The portrayal of IPS Manoj Kumar's story, delivered with simplicity and truthfulness, resonated with audiences, earning him widespread acclaim and several awards.
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Actress Zaira Wasim gained immense popularity from Aamir Khan's blockbuster movie 'Dangal,' playing the role of young Geeta Phogat. She was also seen in 'Secret Superstar' and 'The Sky is Pink.' However, one day, Zaira announced that she was leaving the industry for her faith, which shocked her fans.
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Zaira wrote in her social media post that her decision was for her faith and Allah. She confessed that during her time in films, she strayed from her religious path. She expressed, 'After completing five years in Bollywood today, I wish to acknowledge that I am not content with this identity, nor my work. For a long time, I’ve struggled to become something else. The industry gave me love, support, and praise, yet it led me astray. Silently and unknowingly, I stepped away from my faith.'
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South cinema's most popular actor Vijay Thalapathy left acting to make a political impact abruptly. He announced his decision during a political rally. Vijay elaborated on the reason for leaving the film industry for the first time. His last film will be 'Thalapathy 69.'
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Explaining his decision at a political rally, Vijay mentioned wanting to contribute to his country. He shared that the party's goal is to win the 2026 Assembly elections. The actor stated, 'I left numerous films at my career's peak and gave up my salary. I chose to follow you all and came as your Vijay. At the start of my cinema career, I was told my face, personality, style, hair, and walk were not good. Still, I persisted and created my own identity. Vijay aims to create his own identity in politics the same way.'
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Vinod Khanna, the handsome hunk of the 70s and a superstar, delivered countless blockbusters before suddenly leaving everything behind to follow Osho. He embarked on a spiritual journey, shocking everyone in the industry as he even renounced family ties for this path. He did, however, make a comeback around 1980. Khanna is known for iconic films like 'Mera Gaon Mera Desh,' 'Amar Akbar Anthony,' and 'The Burning Train.'
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Asin Thottumkal, who debuted with Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini' in Bollywood, tied the knot at the peak of her career and subsequently left the spotlight. Asin was active in the acting realm from 2001 to 2015, appearing in superhits like 'Ghajini' with Aamir Khan, 'Ready' with Salman Khan, 'Housefull 2,' 'Bol Bachchan,' 'Khiladi 786,' and 'All Is Well.'
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The list of surprising Bollywood exits includes many celebrities, prominently featuring Twinkle Khanna and Imran Khan. While fans clamored for Imran's comeback, Twinkle is now in her happy phase as an author.
