Meet Shah Rukh Khan's heroine, who acted in just one film, then left Bollywood for..., is now owner of Rs 50000 crore, her name is..., married to...
Many celebrities in Indian cinema have exited the world of glitz and glamour, despite achieving fame from successful movies. But are you aware of the actress who chose to leave the film industry after just her debut? This leading lady starred alongside Bollywood's King Khan, and her remarkable performance continues to be remembered by audiences today. Bollywood Actress..
The actress we are talking about is Gayatri Joshi , now known as Gayatri Oberoi , who gained recognition through her work with Shah Rukh Khan and acted in Bollywood before retiring shortly. Gayatri, a well-known model and video jockey, was crowned Femina Miss India International and went on to represent India at the Miss International competition . After this, she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in her debut film, Swades . It was released in 2004 and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker . This film is regarded as one of the finest in King Khan's career. Just as Shah Rukh received acclaim for this film, Gayatri Joshi, who portrayed the lead female role, also earned significant praise.
Gayatri Joshi's performance received commendation right from her first film. Additionally, by making her debut in Bollywood, she achieved instant stardom. It was anticipated that she would rise to prominence in Bollywood, where numerous opportunities would be available to her in the future. Despite the considerable success of her initial film, Gayatri chose to leave the film industry. Gayatri's Marriage With…
Shortly after the release of her first film, she exited the film industry and married one of India's wealthiest businessmen. Following this, Gayatri tied the knot with renowned businessman Vikas Oberoi and bid farewell to her acting career to focus solely on the marriage. Consequently, the film Swades became the sole film in Gayatri's acting portfolio.
Vikas Oberoi is a well-known businessman in India and operates Oberoi Construction , a leading real estate company in the country. As reported by Forbes, his estimated net worth is around Rs 50,000 crore . This means Gayatri is affiliated with one of the wealthiest families in India, who is still away from showbiz but lives a luxurious life with her family.
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