Pakistani entertainment world has always been full of glitter and fame — but several actresses who once ruled TV screens chose to walk away from the spotlight and turn towards a more spiritual life.
These celebrities reached the peak of success, yet when their hearts shifted towards faith, they didn’t hesitate to leave behind fame, money, and glamour.
Below are the actresses who stepped away from showbiz to follow a religious path.
1- Nargis
Nargis, once a leading name in Lollywood and stage performances, has undergone a remarkable transformation.The actress, known for her roles in hit films like ‘Majajan’ and ‘Choorian,’ stepped away from the limelight after marrying Majid Bashir and embracing a more spiritual path. Now a successful businesswoman running a salon in Lahore, Nargis enjoying a blissful life in Lahore with her family.
1. Sara Chaudhry
Sara Chaudhry joined showbiz in 2003 and quickly became one of TV’s most popular faces with dramas like Dil Diya Dehleez, Tere Pehlu Mein, and Uraan.
At the height of her fame, she left the industry in 2010 after marrying a Dubai-based businessman. Today, she observes hijab and openly talks about how fame never brought her inner peace. A close relative’s sudden death also pushed her towards faith.
2. Noor Bukhari
Noor Bukhari was a leading actress, host, model, and director who starred in more than 60 films. While her multiple marriages often made headlines, Noor eventually stepped away from showbiz in 2017.
She announced that Allah had guided her and said she would no longer act, model, or dance. Noor now lives a religious life with her husband Aun Chaudhry and their children.
3. Anum Fayyaz
Anum Fayyaz rose to fame soon after entering the industry. With hit dramas like Zard Mausam, Main Hari Piya, and Tishnagi Dil Ki, she became a fan favourite.
After her 2016 marriage in Makkah, she slowly stepped back from acting. In 2023, she officially announced she was leaving showbiz to live according to Islamic teachings.
4. Sanam Chaudhry
Sanam Chaudhry delivered powerful performances in dramas like Bhool, Ghar Titli Ka Par, and Nikah.
After her marriage and the birth of her son, Sanam began moving away from the limelight. In 2021, she confirmed she had quit showbiz, saying she wanted “peace, purpose, and a closer connection with Allah,” rather than awards or fame.
5. Zarnish Khan
Zarnish Khan stepped into showbiz with Susraal Mera and impressed audiences with dramas like Sun Yara and Sehra Mein Safar.
After performing Umrah in 2023, she deleted her old pictures and started posting only religious content. In a recent interview, Zarnish revealed she left showbiz after seeing the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a dream — a moment that changed her life.
6. Zainab Jamil
Zainab Jamil started her journey as a news anchor before acting in dramas such as Aap Ki Kaneez and Manchali.
In 2015, she announced she was quitting showbiz for religion, saying she proudly chose faith over fame. She later returned to headlines after reportedly surviving an attack planned by her husband.
7. Momal Khalid
Momal Khalid began acting in 2008 and appeared in dramas like Bechari Qudsia and Guriya Rani.
After her marriage in 2017, she gradually moved away from the screen. She deleted her old photos and now shares only modest, hijab-clad pictures. In May this year, she confirmed she has no plans to return to acting.