Salman Khan Sanam Bewafa actress Kanchan Where is now: 90s actress Kanchan worked with stars like Salman and Govinda. Got recognition from ‘Sanam Bewafa’ and ‘Coolie No. 1’. But then suddenly left the industry.
In the 90s, there were many actresses in Bollywood who created their own identity in a short time, but later completely stayed away from the limelight. One such actress is Kanchan, who worked with big stars like Salman Khan, Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. Despite getting recognition in films, he started getting similar roles continuously. Ultimately he decided to distance himself from the world of acting. Let us know where Kanchan is today and what she is doing.
Kanchan’s journey from modeling to films
Born on 17 April 1970, Kanchan was interested in acting since childhood. She started modeling during her college days. During this time, one of his photographs came into the notice of filmmaker Sawan Kumar Tak. He got his first chance in Bollywood without any film experience. Kanchan stepped into Bollywood with ‘Sanam Bewafa’ released in 1991. Salman Khan was in the lead role in this film. The film was successful at the box office and Kanchan also got recognition in the industry.
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Got popularity by becoming Karisma Kapoor’s sister
After the first film, Kanchan appeared in many big films. However, he mostly got supporting roles. He worked with Akshay Kumar in ‘Amanat’ released in 1994. After this, she played the role of Karisma Kapoor’s sister Shalini in ‘Coolie No. 1’ (1995). The film proved to be a superhit and this role gave him special recognition among the audience. Kanchan was also seen in the famous song ‘Husn Hai Suhana’ of the same film. He also worked in films like ‘Army’, ‘Ram Aur Shyam’, ‘Zurmana’ and shared the screen with stars like Shahrukh Khan, Sridevi, Mithun Chakraborty and Sanjay Dutt.
Typecasting started happening in the same roles
Despite getting recognition in Bollywood, Kanchan got very few lead roles. Her image became limited to ‘heroine’s sister’, ‘friend’ or ‘supporting character’. That era was dominated by actresses like Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon, due to which it was not easy for new actresses to get lead roles.
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New identity found in South Cinema
In search of better opportunities, Kanchan turned to South Indian films. She worked with superstar Mohanlal in the Malayalam film ‘Gandharvam’. This film was successful and she got recognition as a lead actress in the South Industry. He also acted in the Telugu film ‘Prema Pustakam’, which is considered to be one of the early films of actor Ajith Kumar. His performance in this film was highly appreciated and he was awarded the Nandi Special Jury Award.
Why did you leave the film industry?
By the end of the 1990s, Kanchan’s film offers started decreasing. Amidst the entry of new actresses in the industry and changing trends, she was not getting the roles of her choice. According to media reports, Kanchan was not comfortable with the increasing demand for bold roles and item numbers. Instead of accepting such roles, he thought it better to stay away from acting. His last films include ‘Itihaas’, ‘Mohabbat Aur Jung’ and ‘Uljhan’.
Where is Kanchan now?
After leaving the film world, Kanchan completely distanced herself from the limelight. She is not very active on social media and is rarely seen in public events. According to reports, Kanchan lives in Mumbai and is working as a drama teacher in a local institute. She is training the new generation of artists by teaching them the nuances of acting. Despite staying away from the world of glamor, he still maintains his passion for theater and acting.