Hit a low in 2016? Here’s why Imran Khan took a step back from acting

Bollywood’s heartthrob Imran Khan, once had several successful films under his name, and then suddenly he took a step back from acting.

However, lately, the traction around his comeback has generated a lot of buzz. In a recent interview with Vogue India, the Kidnap actor spoke about why he left the showbiz industry.

Imran Khan opened up about his decision to quit acting and said, “I hit a low in 2016 where I felt broken inside.” The actor confessed that he didn’t have to worry about money around that time. “Luckily, I was working in an industry that had rewarded me financially, so by the time I was 30, I didn’t have to worry about money.”

 

 

 

 

 

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However, Imran stated that he wasn’t excited about his work. “At that point, it wasn’t my career because I wasn’t excited by it enough to want to work hard for it.” Around that time, he also became a father a realized that he wanted to be his father more than an actor. He said, “I decided it was no longer my job to be an actor. Now, I had to fix myself; be at my healthiest and strongest for my daughter.” 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the same interview, Imran spoke about his 2008 romantic comedy ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ and its potential sequel. He said, “Jaane Tu was the story of so many people but for my part, it was the journey of Jai from boyhood to manhood. It is the story of two young people growing up, understanding what they seek in a partner and finding their way to love.”