Meet 90s leading TV actress, who was beauty pageant winner, quit acting to pursue PhD; married a star, She is…, husband is…

The world of glamour attracts many, but no one truly understands the hardships until they’re a part of it. Today, we’re talking about a pageant holder and actress who came from Gujarat. She started her career as a model and won the title of Femina Miss India Universe in 1979, representing India at the Miss Universe pageant the same year.

After winning the title of Miss India Universe, she started her acting career in 1981 with Naram Garam, Sawaal, Himmatwala, etc. She is also known for her performance in television serials like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Shanti, Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki to name a few.

When everything was going well, she chose a different path despite her stardom. She left Bollywood behind to focus on education and make an extraordinary contribution to society. Can you guess who this actress is?

Bollywood actress Swaroop Sampat earnd recognition for her strong screen presence. She appeared in over 14 films and seven TV serials. In 1987, Swaroop married her long time boyfriend, actor Paresh Rawal. She gave birth to two sons. When she turned 43, she completed her PhD and began contributing to the education sector. She was a trainer, travelled across India to conduct workshops for teachers to impart this knowledge for the benefit of children.

Swaroop made a comeback in Bollywood in 2016 with Ki and Ka. In the movie, she plays Kareena Kapoor Khan’s mother. In 2019, she was seen in Uri: The Surgical Strike, where she played Vicky Kaushal’s mother.

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