Actress Barkha Madan Leaves Stardom for Spiritual Path, Becomes Nun

• Former actress Barkha Madan, known for films like 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' and 'Bhoot', abandoned her successful career.
• She competed in Femina Miss India 1994, winning 'Miss Tourism India' alongside Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai.
• Despite acting with stars like Akshay Kumar and producing films, she felt an "unknown emptiness."
• Inspired by Buddhism and the Dalai Lama, she made a life-altering decision in November 2012.
• Barkha Madan became a Buddhist nun at Sera Jey Monastery, changing her name to Ven. Gyalten Samten, and now leads a simple, spiritual life.

Why It Matters: Actress Barkha Madan traded glamour for spiritual peace, becoming a Buddhist nun Ven. Gyalten Samten.