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Following Ashoka, Rishita worked in films like Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Shararat, Haasil, and Ab Tak Chhappan. She shared screen space with industry veterans like Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Nana Patekar, Hrithik Roshan, and Jimmy Sheirgill. Despite her talent, big production houses rarely gave her substantial roles. Critics were divided — some felt she was too understated for commercial cinema, while others believed she was better suited for art films. Gradually, she moved away from mainstream Bollywood and gravitated toward regional and independent cinema.
Take a look Choosing life beyond the limelight
By the late 2000s, Rishita had almost disappeared from the film scene. In 2017, she surprised fans by marrying United Nations official Anant Tiwari in a private, low-key ceremony. Far from the glamour of the film industry, she chose a quieter, more balanced life. Her last appearance was in a brief role in Akshay Kumar's Cuttputlli.
Though she has stepped away from acting, Rishita remains active on Instagram, sharing glimpses of her travel, personal reflections, and cherished memories from her film days with thousands of followers who still remember her charm.
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