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80s Bollywood: Why did ‘Rambha Ho’ fame Kalpana Iyer leave the film world? Now broke silence on the news of asking for help from Salman Khan
Samira Vishwas | February 6, 2026 1:24 PM CST

News India Live, Digital Desk: Kalpana Iyer, who ruled the hearts of the audience with her killer looks and excellent dance moves in the 80s and 90s, is once again in the headlines. Kalpana, who made her mark with her item numbers in films like ‘Namak Halal’ and ‘Armaan’, suddenly said goodbye to Bollywood. Years later, the actress has revealed why she decided to leave the world of glamor and settle in Dubai and did she ever knock on the door of Salman Khan in difficult times? Distance from the industry: ‘I had stopped getting work’ Kalpana Iyer expressed her pain in her interview and said that after a time, she had reduced getting work in Bollywood. “I was typecast. People remembered me only for dance numbers. When work started falling short and I had to maintain my dignity, I decided to do something else,” she said. According to Kalpana, talent alone is not enough to survive in the film industry, but it is also important to get the right opportunity at the right time. New life in Dubai and Salman Khan’s connection. Kalpana Iyer has been living in Dubai for the last several years and is working in a restaurant and event management field there. When she was asked if she ever asked for help from any big star or Salman Khan, she gave a very dignified reply. Kalpana said, “Salman Khan and his family are very close to me. Salim Khan Sahab and his children have always respected me. But I never asked for work or financial help from anyone. I wanted to live by my hard work.” However, he admitted that Salman Khan is a very helpful person and he respects the old artists a lot. The craze of ‘Rambha Ho’ still continues. Kalpana is still remembered for her iconic songs. The song ‘Ramba Ho Ho’ is still the life of parties. Kalpana told that she is proud that she created a distinct identity for herself in the era when veteran actresses like Helen and Bindu were active. Will there be a comeback in Bollywood? When she was asked about a comeback, she said that if a very interesting and dignified role as per her age comes available, then she would definitely consider it. At present he is happy and satisfied in his life in Dubai.


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