Do you remember Salman Khan’s Sanam Bewafa? Navodita Sharma famously known as Chandni in the film became an overnight star when paired opposite Khan. She landed the role while still in college after seeing an advertisement: “If you want to be Salman Khan’s heroine send in your photographs and details about your vital statistics to Saawan Kumar Tak’s office.” She was selected based purely on her application answers and photographs. Sanam Bewafa: The turning pointSanam Bewafa marked a turning point in Sharma’s life. Starring alongside Salman Khan already a superstar after hits like Maine Pyar Kiya the movie was a massive hit and brought her widespread recognition. In those days casting focused on raw talent rather than industry connections giving Sharma a platform to shine. Why did her career slow downDespite the success Sharma’s career faced hurdles due to a restrictive contract with Saawan Kumar Tak which prevented her from signing other films for a long time. Although the contract was later lifted she had already begun stepping away from Bollywood. She appeared in films like Jai Kishan Mr. Azaad and 1942: A Love Story but could not recapture her initial stardom. Life in the USIn 1994 Sharma married Satish Sharma and moved to Orlando USA. Choosing a life away from Bollywood she pursued her passion for Indian classical dance. Today she runs a dance institute in Orlando teaching students of all ages. Her recent Instagram photos show that she remains as graceful and stunning as ever earning admiration from fans worldwide. A life away from the limelightNavodita Sharma’s journey highlights the unpredictability of showbiz. Though she left the silver screen behind her impact continues through her teaching and timeless presence. Highlights: Chandni aka Navodita Sharma remains stunning decades after Sanam Bewafa. She now lives in Orlando with her husband Satish Sharma and runs a dance institute. Despite leaving Bollywood she continues to inspire through Indian classical dance.