If you think of an actor who quit Bollywood but made fans miss him, it has to be
Imran Khan. The Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na actor became an audience favorite right from his debut movie. His adorable smile and charming looks made him the perfect choice for the boy next door.
He was last seen in the 2015 release of Katti Batti alongside Kangana Ranaut. The film was a
massive disaster at the box office. This was Imran Khan's yet another flop after delivering back-to-back projects that were unsuccessful.
However, the actor is all set to make a glorious comeback on the big screen, and we cannot be more excited. If you're wondering why Imran quit Bollywood and disappeared all of a sudden, he is here with all the answers to your questions.
Imran Khan on quitting Bollywood
The EK Main Aur Ekk Tu actor, who is preparing for his much-awaited comeback, opened up about his low phase in 2016. This was the time when he decided he didn't want to act anymore.
Also Read: Imran Khan Spotted with Rumoured Girlfriend Lekha WashingtonIn a recent interview with Vogue, Imran Khan recalled the tumultuous time and told the magazine that he took time off to fix himself to be a better version of his daughter, Imara Khan.
Vogue also reported that the actor, after quitting his acting career, sold his Ferrari and even moved out of his Pali Hill bungalow. From leaving the lavish life behind to choosing simple and sustainable living, he still loves wearing his 10-year-old suit, which Imran repeated at
Ira Khan's wedding.
In the interview, Imran said, "I hit a low in 2016 where I felt broken inside. 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. At that point, it wasn't my career because I wasn't excited by it enough to want to work hard for it."
Also Read: From Imran Khan to Esha Deol, here are 5 actors making a comeback soonHe further added, "I had recently become a father and thought, 'This is valuable. This is something I take seriously.' I wanted to be the best version of myself for Imara. 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.'
For those living under a rock, Imran Khan is separated from his first wife, Avantika Malik. They share a daughter, Imara Khan. Imran, who is
Aamir Khan's nephew, is reportedly dating actor Lekha Washington.
Imran Khan on his back-to-back flops
The actor was last seen in Katti Batti, which also starred Kangana Rananut. After the movie turned out to be unsuccessful at the box office, Imran decided to take a break from acting.
In his free time, he would watch movies and analyze what was working well. If you thought he was just napping and chilling at home, there is
more to the surface than you know about Imran.
The Luck actor revealed, 'When Katti Batti flopped, I wanted to understand some things, so I began working backwards. What have been the biggest hits of the last two or three years? What were the films that brought my contemporaries success? Do I like those films? Would I have said yes had they been offered to me?"
"The answer was always no. And that clarified something for me. What I actually wanted was for the films I was in to be successful,' Imran Khan concluded.
