Zaira Wasim, the former child actor who rose to fame with her role in the blockbuster movie Dangal, has left the Bollywood industry after a five-year journey. During her time in the industry, she was often surrounded by more controversy than films. On the occasion of her 22nd birthday, let’s take a look at her journey and the reason behind her decision to quit Bollywood.
Zaira Wasim’s 5-Year Bollywood Journey
In 2016, Zaira Wasim made her debut in the Indian film industry with the critically acclaimed movie Dangal. She played the role of Geeta Phogat, a wrestler and the daughter of Mahavir Singh Phogat, played by Aamir Khan. Her performance in the movie earned her a Filmfare award for Best Supporting Actress. She followed it up with another successful movie Secret Superstar in 2017. In Secret Superstar, she portrayed the role of Insia, an aspiring singer.
In 2018, she starred in the romantic drama The Sky Is Pink alongside Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, and Rohit Saraf. The movie received positive reviews from critics and was a box office success. She was last seen in the 2019 movie Thugs of Hindostan, where she played the role of Zafira Bai.
Surrounded by Controversy
Despite her success in the industry, Zaira Wasim was often surrounded by more controversy than films. In 2017, she was criticized for meeting Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. She was also trolled for her comments on the Indian national anthem and her alleged links to the right-wing Hindu organization.
Reason for Quitting Bollywood
In 2019, Zaira Wasim announced her decision to quit the film industry citing religious reasons. In her social media post, she wrote that she did not want to be a part of an industry that could potentially harm her faith and religious beliefs. She stated that she was not happy with the line of work that she was doing and felt that it was not in accordance with her religion.
Zaira Wasim’s Birthday
On October 23, 2020, Zaira Wasim celebrated her 22nd birthday. On the occasion of her birthday, she posted a picture of herself on social media, thanking her family and friends for their love and support. She also expressed her gratitude for her fans, who have been with her throughout her journey.
