Remember Mandodari from Ramayana? She became an actress to cope with grief of her husband's death, later quit acting, now works as...
Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana became a platform that gave name and fame to many actors. From Arun Govil to Dipika Chikhlia, many actors who were a part of the show brought the characters to life. While the audience loved Arvind Trivedi in the role of Ravana, Dara Singh became famous for his portrayal of Hanuman. However, do you know who played the role of 'Mandodari', the wife of 'Ravan', in this mythological serial? Let us tell you—the actress who played the role is the daughter of a legendary late actor. The story of this actress will shock you and leave you stunned.
The actress we are talking about here is the daughter of late actor Bharat Bhushan, and her name is Aparajita Bhushan. Despite making a name for herself in the industry, Aparajita is now staying away from the limelight.
Aparajita's role of Mandodari garnered massive appreciation from the audience, and not just that—it also gave her a new identity. Despite getting a lot of appreciation, Aparajita decided to quit the industry. In 1997, she left acting never to return.
You will be amazed to know the story behind her entering the field in the first place. She turned to acting not for fame but for a different reason. It was Ramanand Sagar who brought Aparajita into the acting world and advised her to work in Ramayana when she was badly broken by the death of her husband, as per a report by India TV.
Acting became her escape, and she found peace in it. However, after a while, she left acting and focused elsewhere. Today, Aparajita has turned into an author. She writes columns for well-known media houses.
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