Former Bigg Boss contestant Sana Khan posted a long note on social media on Thursday, 8 October, announcing her decision to quit the entertainment industry. Sana is known for her role in Salman Khan-starrer Jai Ho and she has also appeared in several films and TV shows.
Sana wrote that the film industry has given her "all kinds of fame, honour and wealth" but she has realised that she should not make "wealth and fame" her only goal. She added that from now on, she will "serve humanity and follow the order of her Creator."
Sana began her post with, "Today I am talking to you standing at a crucial juncture of my life. For years, I have been living the Showbiz (film industry) life, and during this time I have been blessed with all kinds of fame, honour and wealth from my fans for which I am grateful to them. But, for the last few days, I have been possessed of the realisation that: Is the real purpose of man's coming into this world only to chase wealth and fame? Isn't it a part of his/her duty to spend his/her life in the service of those who are needy and helpless? Shouldn't a person think that he/she could die at any moment? And what will happen to him after he/she is no more? I have been searching for answers to these two questions for a long period of time, especially the second question as to what will happen to me after my death?"
The actor added that when she searched for an answer in her religion she realised the current life is 'actually for the betterment of life after death'. "Therefore, I declare today that from today onwards, I have resolved to say goodbye to my showbiz lifestyle forever and serve humanity and follow the orders of my Creator. All brothers and sisters are requested to pray for me to Allah to accept my repentance and grant me the true ability to live in accordance with my determination of spending my life following the commandments of my Creator and in the service of humanity, and grant me perseverance in to. Finally, all brothers and sisters are requested to not consult me with regards to any showbiz work henceforth", Sana wrote.
Along with the note Sana has also removed photos and videos from her shoot days and trips.
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