Former actress Sara Chaudhry, renowned in the Pakistani showbiz industry, has revealed the reason behind her decision to leave the entertainment world at the peak of her career. She attributed her departure to the passing of her beloved maternal aunt.
Sara Chaudhry recently participated in Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast, where she openly discussed her decision to step away from the entertainment industry.
The former actress stated, “I began my career in showbiz in 2002 and within a few years, I had achieved considerable fame. However, in early 2010, at the height of my career, I decided to distance myself from the entertainment industry permanently.”
She continued, “There was a strong inclination towards religion in my family. We placed great emphasis on performing prayers and reading the Holy Quran. Whenever I returned home from shooting, my father would always ask me how many prayers I had offered.”
Sara Chaudhry further elaborated, “Despite being a well-known figure, I was not allowed to stay out late or attend showbiz parties. Whenever I travelled to other cities for shooting, there was always someone from my family accompanying me.”
She said, “Due to the religious environment at home, my inclination was also towards religion. I used to pray to Allah to make me like those whom He likes.”
The former actress added, “I had everything – money, fame, success – in the entertainment industry, but despite all these blessings, there was still a void in my life that made me restless. Despite all the comforts, I was not content.”
During this time, my 38-year-old aunt passed away suddenly, which completely changed my life. At that moment, I realized that life could end at any moment. Many questions arose in my mind, and then I made the decision to leave the entertainment industry.”
Sara Chaudhry gained fame through the TV drama serial “Chup,” and she has appeared in other popular dramas including “Teray Pehlu Mein,” “Bhalla,” “Teri Ek Nazar,” “Chahat,” “Din Dhallay,” and “Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Milay.”
After stepping away from the entertainment industry, she got married and later joined the Al-Huda Institute to dedicate her life to the propagation of Islam.
