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Sonal Chauhan to Nargis Fakhri to Ileana D’Cruz: Top ten divas who have almost disappeared from Bollywood after their hit films

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 16, 2020, 13:56 IST
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Sonal Chauhan to Nargis Fakhri to Ileana D’Cruz: Top ten divas who have almost disappeared from Bollywood after their hit films

Bollywood is a big fat family with several new to legendary faces. While some celebs are still struggling to excel in the films, a few have remarkably gained recognition in Hindi films within a short span of time. However, there are plenty of exceptions where celebrities have either taken a sabbatical from films or simply disappeared from the spotlight of the glamorous world. In case, if you haven’t noticed yet, from Nargis Fakhri to Sonal Chauhan to Ileana D’Cruz, here’s a list of the top ten gorgeous divas who have almost disappeared from Bollywood after their hit films.

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Sonal Chauhan

Model-actress Sonal Chauhan shot to instant fame after her debut film ‘Jannat’ with Emraan Hashmi. Although she did quite a few movies even after her debut and continues to make her public appearance, it has been almost 8 years that the actress had not yet announced her next Bollywood film.

Photo credit: Sonal Chauhan Instagram

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Ileana D'Cruz

Ileana D'Cruz who has recently shifted to Texas has no plans for Bollywood for now. Although she was a part f hit films like ‘Barfi’ and ‘Rustom’, fans can’t wait for her to announce her next.

Photo credit: Ileana D’Cruz Instagram

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Nargis Fakhri

‘Rockstar’ fame Nargis Fakhri is known for her powerful performances in several dancer numbers. However,the actress is currently living in California as she has moved there for the time as she continues to take up different projects.

Photo credit: Nargis Fakhri Instagram

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Asin

‘Ghajini’ actress Asin has worked with several bigwig names for hit films like ‘Ready’, ‘Bol Bachchan’ and ‘Khiladi 786.’ Her last film was in 2015 after which she almost went out of the filmy radar to settle down with her family.

Photo credit: Asin Instagram

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Giselli Monteiro

Brazilian model Giselli Monterio gained praise for her role in ‘Love Aaj Kal.’ However, the actress never came to India for more Hindi films.

Photo credit: Giselli Monterio Instagram

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Tanushree Dutta

Miss India Universe 2004, Tanushree Dutta is known for her hit films like ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ and more. However, it has been over a decade now that she has left Bollywood films and settled in the US for good.

Photo credit: Tanushree Dutta Instagram

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Sneha Ullal

‘Lucky’ fame Sneha Ullal was one of the promising newcomers in Bollywood with experience from the Sandalwood industry. However, she rarely did another film after her Bollywood debut until 2015 when she was last seen on-screen. Sources also confirm that soon she might make her digital comeback.

Photo credit: Sneha Ullal Instagram

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Bhumika Chawla

After conquering South India, Bhumika Chawla wowed the Hindi audience with her film ‘Tere Naam’, the actress has not signed up for a leading role in any Hindi film. She was last seen in a cameo role in biopic ‘MS Dhoni: The Story Untold.’

Photo credit: Bhumika Chawla Instagram

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Ayesha Takia

Popular actress Ayesha Takia has worked for several popular films, such as ‘Dil Maange More’, ‘Tarzan: The Wonder Car’, ‘Dor’, and many others. After her action flick ‘Ready’ with Salman Khan, the actress went through a complete makeup which attracted mixed reactions from the audience. Besides, she has now taken a sabbatical from the acting industry after her marriage.

Photo credit: Ayesha Takia Instagram

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They are disappeared in Bollywood but working in tollywood and kollywood and some are married. But I miss Illeana and Asin.
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