7 Bollywood Actresses who Left Showbiz at the Peak of Their Career After Embracing Motherhood
Being a mother is an enriching journey, but it also entails full-time responsibilities. Most women take a break from their profession after having kids to take care of them. Even Many Bollywood divas have had children while at the pinnacle of their careers. Still, unlike in the past, these celebs opted to take a sabbatical from their career choices rather than ditching them entirely. Here is a list of actresses who left showbiz for a while after embracing motherhood:
Kajol
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Kajol is a dusky diva who shined in classics such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Baazigar. She has repeatedly demonstrated her talent. She was already riding high on the popularity of these masterpieces when she opted to marry Ajay Devgn and have kids! My Name Is Khan marked her return.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is not just an actress but also a global fashion icon. When she ultimately chose to have a family, all of the world’s attention was not worth it. She married at the peak of her career, with massive hits such as Dhoom 2 and Guru. Many celebrity magazines criticized her for not shedding her pregnancy weight soon enough, but she didn’t care. Only after her daughter became a toddler did Aishwarya consider returning to work. She marked her comeback through Zazba.
Madhuri Dixit Nene
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Who hasn’t been charmed by Madhuri’s innocent smile and dance routines? Her career milestones were Dil To Pagal Hai and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. When she married and left Bollywood, she was the undisputed dancing diva. She and Dr. Nene moved to the United States and enjoyed a happy married life with children. She made a remarkable homecoming with Aaja Nachle and presently enjoys judging various dance competitions.
Rani Mukerji
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Rani Mukerji is among the most gifted actresses in the industry. Rani has always been extremely private about her personal life. She married Aditya Chopra in an intimate ceremony in Italy on April 21, 2014, and later had a daughter ‘Adira.’ Rani then took a sabbatical from Bollywood to focus entirely on her family. The actress made her come back with ‘Hichki’.
Lara Dutta
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Lara Dutta is India’s second Miss Universe winner. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the romantic movie ‘Andaaz,’ which was a commercial success. She later showed up in several blockbuster movies, such as ‘Masti’ (2004), Partner’ (2007), and ‘Housefull’ (2010). She married Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi and had a baby girl. After her daughter’s birth, she took a three-year break from work and returned to Bollywood with the movie ‘Singh Is Bling.
Amrita Singh
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Despite being 12 years her elder, she married the Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan, in 1991. They married despite their families concerns. They divorced following 13 years of courtship and had 2 kids, Sara and Ibrahim. Amrita decided to stay away from cinema until her divorce and focus on her children. Following her divorce, she appeared in Bollywood performing modest roles and regaining the hearts of her admirers.
Sridevi
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Sridevi married Boney Kapoor in 1996, when she was at the peak of her career, and last appeared on the screen in Judaai, which was launched in 1997. Following giving birth to her daughters, Jhanvi (1997) and Khushi (2000), the diva took a prolonged sabbatical from Bollywood to enjoy time with her husband and kids. Following a 15-year sabbatical, the actress returned to the screen from English Vinglish.
