Somya Seth, Addite Malik to Sana Khan: Celebs who have quit showbiz to follow their passion

These celebrities have many popular shows under their name as well as an ardent fan following. However, they have chose to quit, take a break from the showbiz to follow their passion apart from acting. Settled in Dubai, Dehradun, US to Goa, take a look at these celebrities’ lives, who may no longer be seen on the small screen, but they have happily chosen a different path for themselves.

Navya actress Somya Seth’s bio on social media now reads - Real Estate Agent. The actress had earned immense love and popularity as Navya Anant Bajpai in TV show Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal. She did shows like Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat and was last seen in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat in 2016. She played the role of Kaurwaki and that was her last appearance on TV. She shifted to her US during her marriage. However, the former actress had a troublesome married life, which led to divorce in 2019. Currently, she is single mother to Ayden and a registered real estate agent in the US.

Actress Rishika Mihani, who is known for playing roles in television shows like Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage, Ishqbaaaz, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3, started a new phase of her life in 2022. The actress shifted to Dubai two years ago and is now going to start work as a full-time real estate consultant there. She told BT, “I now work here as a property consultant agent. I am really excited to explore a new career.” However, the actress shared if ever there’s an interesting project, she will take it up.

Mihika married US-based NRI Anand Kapai in 2016 in Delhi and is settled with her family there. Known for her role in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Mihika left her acting career in 2016. She was pursuing MBA last year as mentioned in her social media profile last year.

Shararat fame Addite Malik left TV a long back. Married to actor Mohit Malik and mom to little Ekbir, Addite is a restaurateur. She has three restaurants. Last seen on TV in 2012 in Chabbis Barah, Addite does TVCs occasionally.

While Aashka hasn’t quit showbiz per se, the actress has shifted focus to her cosmetics line and also teaches yoga with hubby Brent Goble. Aashka has also shifted base to Goa, where they have their yoga school.

The Hip Hip Hurray fame shifted base to Goa a long time back and is leading a happy married life with her family in Goa. Shveta's husband Hermit is a stylist and owner of an event management company. The two co-owns a restaurant in Goa. After getting married, Shveta left the TV industry. Fans get a glimpse of her glam and happy life on social media. She has a daughter named Arya.

Bigg Boss fame Sana Khan shocked everyone by announcing that she is quitting showbiz in 2020. In a long post, she wrote about choosing to 'serve humanity and follow the order of my Creator'. Following a bitter break-up, Sana married Anas Saiyad. She is the founder of a beauty, cosmetic and personal care line, a clothing line and also has a welfare foundation.

Actress Mohena Kumari Singh is a princess by birth. She left showbiz after marrying politician Suyesh Rawat. Mohena has an immense fan following and she has been a choreographer as well. Currently, Mohena is focusing on dance and chronicles her life as a vlogger. She is also a philanthropist.