Bollywood is full of strange coincidences but this one feels almost unreal. Salman Khan one of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars worked with two actresses who shared the same first name Ayesha. One film sank without a trace. The other became a turning point that reshaped Salman’s entire career. Yet despite such contrasting outcomes both actresses eventually disappeared from the glamour world choosing family life over fame. It’s a story of missed chances unexpected success and how stardom doesn’t always guarantee a long journey. When Salman Khan’s early film quietly failed In 1991 a young Salman Khan appeared in the film Kurbaan alongside Ayesha Julka. Directed by Deepak Bahry the film was a love triangle and arrived during Salman’s struggling phase. Unfortunately Kurbaan failed to make any noise at the box office. The film came and went so quickly that many viewers barely remember it today. It also became one of the flops of that year affecting both the actor and the actress. While Salman eventually found his footing Ayesha Julka’s career began to lose balance soon after. What happened to Ayesha Julka after early success? Despite Kurbaan failing Ayesha Julka didn’t disappear overnight. She went on to act in nearly 60 films and became a familiar face in the 1990s. Movies like Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Khiladi Rang Waqt Hamara Hai and Masoom helped her build a solid fan base. She was talented popular and consistently working. But at the peak of her career she chose a different path. In 2003 Ayesha Julka married businessman Sameer Vashi and slowly stepped away from films. After a couple of projects between 2003 and 2004 she quit acting for good. Today she lives a quiet life helping manage her husband’s real estate business and staying far away from the spotlight. How another Ayesha changed Salman Khan’s destiny Fast forward to 2009. Salman Khan was once again paired with an actress named Ayesha this time Ayesha Takia. The film was Wanted. Unlike Kurbaan Wanted exploded at the box office. It became a massive hit and marked a turning point in Salman Khan’s career. The film transformed his image completely from a romantic hero to a full-fledged action star. After Wanted there was no looking back for Salman. The film laid the foundation for his larger-than-life action era and reintroduced him as a box-office force. Why did Ayesha Takia quit despite massive success? Ayesha Takia became an overnight star after Wanted. Audiences loved her innocence screen presence and chemistry with Salman Khan. She had the perfect launchpad to build a long career in Bollywood. But fate had other plans. Soon after the film’s release Ayesha Takia married Farhan Azmi son of politician Abu Azmi. With marriage she made a firm decision to walk away from films and the glamour world entirely. While Salman Khan went on to rule the box office for years Ayesha Takia chose family life over stardom. Life away from Bollywood Today Ayesha Takia stays active on social media but remains away from films. Over the years she has often been trolled for her changed appearance with people commenting on her looks and alleged cosmetic procedures. Despite the criticism she continues to live life on her own terms. A strange Bollywood coincidence Two actresses. Same name. Same superstar. One film that failed badly. One film that revived a superstar’s career. Yet both women eventually left Bollywood behind. It’s a reminder that in cinema success and failure don’t always decide who stays and who leaves. Sometimes personal choices matter more than box-office numbers even in a world as dazzling as Bollywood.