Bollywood has seen numerous stars who ruled the industry at the peak of their careers only to fade into obscurity over time. For many of these legends life after the limelight has been marked by struggle financial hardships and even battling for basic medical treatment in their later years. These stories are often heard about once-celebrated stars. However there is another side to the coin stories of those rare individuals who even after stepping away from the glittering world of entertainment continue to live lives of luxury and comfort. One such inspiring figure is actor and director Sanjay Khan. Despite being absent from the limelight and filmmaking for over two decades he enjoys a lavish lifestyle with no shortage of wealth. His success in business ventures has allowed him to maintain a high standard of living far beyond the world of films. Sanjay Khan born in Bengaluru to a Muslim Afghan father and a Parsi mother was one of five children. His childhood name was Abbas Ali Khan much like his famous brother Feroz Khan. Taking after his businessman father Sanjay ventured into business early on. In the 1980s he launched a rice export business trading with Middle Eastern countries. In 1997 Sanjay Khan took a significant step by opening his dream project—the Panch Sitar Deluxe Golden Palms Hotel and Spa in Bangalore. The hotel which had about 150 rooms became a symbol of luxury. His wife Zarine Khan took charge of the hotels interior design making it even more special. Sanjay maintained ownership of the hotel until 2010. Beyond the hospitality industry Sanjay Khan also made his mark in real estate with his firm Esske Properties. He even envisioned a Rs 10000 crore theme park project in 2018 though the plan was eventually abandoned due to controversies. Sanjay Khans contributions to Bollywood are well-remembered but his career also spanned television where he made notable contributions as a producer and director. His most famous project on television was the historical series The Sword of Tipu Sultan which he both directed and starred in. The show marked the end of his acting career and was broadcast on DD National.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Farah Khan Ali (@farahkhanali) Apart from The Sword of Tipu Sultan Sanjay also produced and directed other successful TV shows such as Jay Hanuman The Great Maratha and 1857 Kranti. His work in television helped cement his legacy in the entertainment industry. A fascinating aspect of Sanjay Khans life is his devotion to Lord Hanuman which stems from a deeply personal experience. After a life-threatening illness that left him in the hospital for 13 months a priest from a Hanuman temple prayed for his recovery. Following his miraculous recovery Sanjay visited a Hanuman temple near Samode Palace in Jaipur where he deepened his understanding of Lord Hanuman. This spiritual journey inspired him to create the popular TV show Jay Hanuman which spread the stories and teachings of Lord Hanuman to a wide audience. Despite having stepped away from the entertainment industry Sanjay Khans journey stands as a testament to the power of reinvention and the ability to thrive beyond the spotlight.