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The actress, who once lived under the arc lights, gave up her acting career, material comfort, and even her marriage to follow a spiritual path. The actress became a household name with her powerful performances. While her on-screen life was filled with glamour, her real-life took a drastically different turn. Today, she lives a minimalist life in the Himalayas, surviving on alms and meditation. (Image: Instagram) In her career spanning over two decades, the actress worked in 155 television serials. She appeared in shows like Shaktimaan, Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, Reth, and Diya Aur Baati Hum. She was regularly seen in family dramas and daily soaps and was known for her versatility. (Image: Instagram) The actress is Nupur Alankar. She decided to step away from the entertainment industry in 2022. According to reports, she embraced renunciation (sanyas) and took the name Peetambra Maa. Her move followed after years of immense personal turmoil. She lost her mother and sister, and around the same time, her financial situation also collapsed due to the PMC Bank scam. (Image: Instagram) The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) dissolved the board of PMC Bank and imposed strict regulatory restriction, including limits on customer withdrawals, after uncovering major financial irregularities. With this, the actress savings got stuck in the bank. (Image: Instagram) Earlier in an interview, Nupur revealed that these back to back challenges made her rethink her purpose in life. She said, “After my savings got stuck in the bank. My mother’s and my sister’s deaths were the last straw. I had started disconnecting from the world before that. I was not interested in living this worldly life, so all those who were connected with me, I took their permission. They unwillingly agreed, and then I took to the spiritual path.” (Image: Instagram) Reportedly, after departing from Mumbai, Nupur started travelling across India. For almost three years, she lived in caves, forests, and remote ashrams, often in extreme weather. The former actress shared that she survived frostbite, rat bites, and the illness in freezing temperatures but found peace in spiritual practice. (Image: Instagram) The actress once expressed, “I wanted to experience life without comfort. Living close to nature brought me clarity.” Speaking to Telly Talk, “There is also a practice called bhikshatan (asking for alms), which I observe a few times a year. I beg for alms and share that offering with God and my guru. It dissolves the ego. I live with four or five pairs of clothes. People who visit ashrams bring offerings, sometimes clothes too, and that is enough.” (Image: Instagram) Nupur Alankar now leads a minimalist life with just a few clothes and basic essentials. Her monthly expense is reportedly around Rs 10,000. The actress was married to television actor Alankar Srivastava for more than 20 years before deciding to dedicate her life to spirituality. Alankar is said to have supported her decision and respected her new path, even after their separation. (Image: Instagram)
