Bollywood Actors Who Stopped Acting

14 Dec, 2024 Credit: IMDb

Imran Khan

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Twinkle Khanna

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Harman Baweja

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Preity Zinta

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Dino Morea

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Ayesha Takia

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Jugal Hansraj

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