Saqib Khan From Roadies Revolution Quits Showbiz To Follow Religious Path, Says He Was Going Astray

Roadies Revolution contestant Saqib Khan has announced that he has decided to quit showbiz saying that he was going ‘astray’ and was working against the tenets of Islam.

A lawyer by profession, Saqib had impressed Roadies judges when he said, “Hi, I am from Kashmir and I am not a stone pelter.” He instantly rose to fame and was one of the strongest contestants on the show.

Taking to Instagram, Saqib shared photos of himself with the Holy Qur’an and penned a long note announcing his decision.

“Hope you all doing good. Today’s post is regarding announcement as I am quitting the showbiz. So I won’t be doing any modelling and acting in future,” he wrote.

Saqib explained that he took this decision not because he didn’t have any work. “Aisa nahi hai ki kaam nahi tha mere paas or I gave up! I had good projects in line. Bus Allah ki marzi nahi thi. Zarur kuch achaa aur behtar Allah ne soncha hoga mere liye.”

The former Mr Power Lifter added that despite the struggles in a city like Mumbai he managed to achieve fame in a short span. “As far as i have seen the struggle in Mumbai, it’s very difficult to survive but i can proudly say that within short span of one year i achieved a good Fame and Fan following. But wo toh Duniya k lye aur Aakhirat (life after death) k lye toh kuch bhi nahi”.

Saqib said that despite the fame and money there was no peace in his life, and that he was going ‘astray’ and working against the tenets of Islam.

“In nutshell i was going Astray( gumrah) and was going against my tenants of Islam. I used to offer Namaz but something was lacking and that was Sukoon & my accountability towards Allah. So now I totally surrendering before Allah SWT”.

Saqib concluded the post by saying “I sincerely apologise to people whom I have hurt intentionally or unintentionally. Dua’on mai yaad rakhye ga. May Allah SWT accept all our Dua’s and shower His mercy and blessings on all of us. Amen.”

Saqib joins a growing list of celebrities who have quit the entertainment industry citing Islamic reasons. Last year, actress Sana Khan quit the film industry saying that she now wants to “serve humanity and follow the orders of my Creator”.

In 2019, Bollywood star and National Award-winning actor Zaira Wasim announced her disassociation from Bollywood, saying that the “environment damaged her peace and relationship with Allah.”