This actress once used to challenge Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Jaya Prada, quit acting at the peak of her career to open hospital, her name is…

This actress decided to leave the industry at the peak of her success and later gave a comeback after 26 years.

In the 1980s, many young actresses tried to fill the void created by the decline in the careers of Hema Malini and Rekha and the departure of Jayalalithaa and Jaya Bachchan. During this time, actresses like Sridevi, Jaya Prada, and Madhuri Dixit entered the industry. Among them was an actress who transitioned from being a child artist to a leading lady. She was a well-known face in the Marathi industry and delivered remarkable performances in Hindi films before deciding to leave the industry at the peak of her career. Let us tell you about this actress, who gave stiff competition to Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit.

The actress we are talking about is none other than Komal Mahuvakar, also known as Rupini. She began her career as a child artist in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Mili, and the director cast her in two more films after that. She transitioned to lead roles with Payal Ki Jhankar and later appeared alongside Rishi Kapoor in Meri Adalat. Rupini’s popularity soared, and she became a prominent figure in the film industry. During her career, she worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films, ruling the industry. Even renowned actresses like Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, and Jaya Prada seemed to pale in comparison to her. However, she decided to leave the industry at the peak of her success.

In 1995, Komal married Mohan Kumar and left her career to focus on her family. She completed her pending film commitments and then settled in Chembur, Mumbai. The actress has a daughter named Anisha. A few years later, Rupini opened a hospital for ailing patients in Chembur, naming it Universal Heart Hospital.

After focusing on her family, Rupini made a comeback and appeared as Sheetal in the TV show Woh Rehne Wali Mahalon Ki. After a 26-year gap, she returned to films with Chitthi 2. However, the film was released directly on TV, so fans didn’t get a chance to see her on the big screen.