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In the glitzy and glamorous world of showbiz where fame success and outer beauty overshadow inner peace there are rarely any who decide to walk away from it all. One such example of this is an actress who appeared in more than 150 TV shows became a familiar face in Indian households but one day decided to give it all up for her inner peace. The actress that we are talking about is none other than Nupur Alankar. Nupur was a famous TV actress and acted in many noteworthy shows until 2022 when she decided to completely quit acting. Her decision left the entire industry shocked but she did that to embrace the life of a Sanyasini. She decided to choose the path of meditation simplicity and devotion. A Life-Changing Decision Nupurs decision to quit acting left fans and the entire fraternity stunned. Sharing her transformation journey she revealed that she had always been inclined towards spirituality. “Mera jhukaav hamesha se adhyatm ki aur tha aur main lambe samay se iska paalan kar rahi thi. Ab maine khud ko poori tarah samarpit kar diya hai” she said. Under the guidance of Guru Shambhu Sharan Jha she took Sanyas and stepped away from television and social gatherings altogether. The Turning Point: Mother’s Demise This life-turning decision of Nupur came after her mothers demise. Nupur confessed that the death of her mother became the biggest turning point in her life. She said “Jab meri maa ka nidhan hua tab mujhe ek tarah ki azaadi mehsoos hui umeedon aur zimmedariyon se azaadi. Tabhi maine tay kar liya ki main apna jeevan Prabhu ko samarpit kar doongi.” Nupur said that the deep void that she felt after losing her mother made her realise that she had nothing to lose. Therefore she decided to surrender her life to the divine. Living the Life of a Monk Today Nupur lives a completely different life from that of an actor. She eats only once a day sleeps on the floor and survives on food received through bhiksha (alms). The actress who was once at the centre of the showbiz world is now away from all this pomp and show and leads a simple and peaceful life. “Ab meri zindagi mein kisi tarah ke drama ke liye koi jagah nahi hai. Yeh industry dikhave aur banavat se bhari hai; main sachchi shaanti mehsoos karti hoon isse door rehkar” she shared. Her husband Alankar Srivastava respected her choice and even freed her from marital commitments allowing her to walk her spiritual path without any worldly ties. Story Highlights: Nupur Alankar who worked in 150 TV shows quit acting in 2022 to become a Sanyasini. Nupur shared that she was always spiritually inclined and this change felt natural. The death of her mother became the turning point in her at led her to this transformation. Now living a life of minimalism and meditation Nupur eats once a day sleeps on the floor and survives on bhiksha.