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Known for her beauty and acting prowess, she has now joined the list of Bollywood personalities who have transitioned from the glamour industry to a spirituality. Published: September 21, 2024 9:57 AM IST By The former actor competed in the 1994 Miss India pageant with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen. She starred alongside Akshay Kumar in her Bollywood debut before giving up acting in 2012 to become a Buddhist monk.
She turned her attention to spirituality after a difficult period in her work and is now living in the peaceful highlands. Wearing monastic garb and highlighting her dedication to a life of mindfulness and tranquillity, she regularly posts glimpses of her journey on social media. Here’s everything you need to know about her journey from showbiz to spirituality.
In 1996, Barkha Madan made her Bollywood acting debut costarring Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Rekha, and others in the movie . The movie, which ended up being the fifth highest-grossing movie of that year, starred the actor as ‘Jane.’ She didn’t have a leading role in the movie, but she was still able to have an impression on the screen with her role.
But for the next six years, she was unable to secure a role in the film industry because of the fierce competition. In 2003, Barkha Madan landed her next big part in Ram Gopal Varma’s . In the horror movie, she portrayed the ghost of Manjeet Khosla, which frightened both critics and viewers.
The film, which featured Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Nana Patekar, Rekha, Fardeen Khan, and Tanuja, left a mark. Barkha Madan returned to television after because she could not receive the roles she desired. She appeared alongside Rajshree Thakur and Sharad Kelkar in the popular Zee TV series , which aired from 2005 to 2009.
The former actor decided to become a producer and established Golden Gate LLC to support talented indie filmmakers in 2010. She starred and produced in both and . After these films failed to garner much recognition, she left the entertainment industry and chose to become a Buddhist in 2012.
Barkha Madan changed her name to Gyalten Samten after she became a monk. She has always been a devoted follower of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, and she has even posted a few pictures with the spiritual guide on Instagram. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and .
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