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Nakul Kapoor: From Bollywood Starlet to Yoga Teacher
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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Actor Nakul Kapoor, once hailed as the next big heartthrob, has left the film industry to pursue a career in yoga instruction.
Nakul Kapoor, who rose to prominence with a handful of supporting roles in Hindi cinema, was frequently compared to the Shah Rukh‑Salman Khan era heartthrobs of the 1990s. The media spotlighted him as a potential new face of Bollywood romance.
In a surprising career move, Kapoor announced his departure from the film industry and has since established himself as a yoga instructor. The actor has been seen conducting classes in a studio in Mumbai, where he applies his discipline and calm to teaching students.
While details about his transition remain sparse, industry insiders suggest that Kapoor sought a quieter, more grounded profession after years of navigating the pressures of Bollywood. He has begun offering both in‑person and online yoga sessions, targeting audiences looking for holistic wellness.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some applauding his new path and others lamenting the loss of a promising talent. Nonetheless, Kapoor’s shift underscores a growing trend of actors exploring alternative careers beyond the silver screen.
In a surprising career move, Kapoor announced his departure from the film industry and has since established himself as a yoga instructor. The actor has been seen conducting classes in a studio in Mumbai, where he applies his discipline and calm to teaching students.
While details about his transition remain sparse, industry insiders suggest that Kapoor sought a quieter, more grounded profession after years of navigating the pressures of Bollywood. He has begun offering both in‑person and online yoga sessions, targeting audiences looking for holistic wellness.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some applauding his new path and others lamenting the loss of a promising talent. Nonetheless, Kapoor’s shift underscores a growing trend of actors exploring alternative careers beyond the silver screen.