From Bollywood Starlet to Buddhist Nun: Barkha Madan's Extraordinary Journey

Barkha Madan, once a rising star in Bollywood, has taken an unexpected path. After competing against Aishwarya Rai in the 1994 Miss India pageant and working with superstars like Akshay Kumar, Madan left the glitz and glamour behind. Despite her debut in the blockbuster "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" and a role in Ram Gopal Varma's "Bhoot," Madan struggled to find success. In a surprising turn of events, she renounced her acting career in 2012 to become a Buddhist nun, now known as Ven. Gyalten Samten.

 

Source: Times of India