Pardon the cliché, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. While we have had several A-list actresses sacrificing their respective careers for domestic bliss, a few others have done just the opposite — left everything behind just to be a part of the Hindi film industry. hitlist gives you a lowdown on some of the heroines, who have untangled themselves from personal knots and started anew, courtesy Bollywood...

Mallika Sherawat (37)

Known for her bold roles, this Punjabi kudi has the image of a sex symbol. Originally born as Reema Lamba, she changed her name to Mallika meaning empress when she stepped into Bollywood. The actress used to work as an air hostess and was married to a pilot, Karan Singh Gill. However, Mallika’s soaring ambitions to become an actress is said to have taken a toll on her marriage. After getting divorced, she tried her hand at modelling and worked in ads. Soon, she made her Bollywood debut with Khwahish (2003), which hit headlines for the 17 kisses she shared with co-star, Himanshu Malik. The actress usually dodges questions about her past.