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Mamta Kulkarni, Sana Khan to Zaira Wasim: 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.

Celebs who embarked on spiritual trip

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Celebs who embarked on spiritual trip
Zaira Wasim
From "Dangal" sensation to spiritual devotee, Zaira exited Bollywood in 2019, citing conflicts with her religious beliefs and values.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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

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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.  

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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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