Actress Zaira Wasim recently announced her Nikaah along with a few glimpses from the ceremony through an Instagram post on October 17, 2025. The Dangal actress had surprised everyone by quitting her acting career in Bollywood back in 2019. Let us take a look at the former actress' life, career and everything.
Marking 7 years since its release, Secret Superstar from Aamir Khan Productions continues to inspire with its powerful narrative about a young girl's pursuit of her dreams. The film tells the story of Insia, a determined teenager with a passion for singing, who refuses to let her father's disapproval stand in the way of her aspirations.
In June 2019, Zaira made the unexpected decision to leave acting, citing personal and religious reasons. She described her work in the film industry as a “distraction” from her faith and expressed a desire to align her life more closely with her religious beliefs. This announcement was met with mixed reactions, with some supporting her decision while others were disappointed by her departure from a promising career.
Former actress Zaira Wasim announced on Instagram that her father, Zahid Wasim, has passed away. Known for her roles in Dangal,' 'Secret Superstar,' and 'The Sky Is Pink,' Zaira left the film industry at a young age to pursue a religious path.
The Kashmir-born teen, who touched a surprising chord across the country and was trending on social media, announced her "disassociation" from the field of acting in a now-viral Facebook post on June 20.
In a detailed post on her Facebook page, which she later shared across all social media platforms, the Kashmiri-born "Dangal" fame star said she realised "though I may fit here perfectly, I do not belong here".
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