Smoking and drinking habit is being showcased as an aggressive attitude in films. While trying to live in those characters, many of our actors addicted to smoking and drinking. But there are a few top actors who quit smoking forever and inspired fans.
The below is the list of ten top actors who quit smoking at various stages in life.
1) Rajinikanth
Kollywood Superstar Rajinikanth, who once used to have the smoking cigarette as a mannerism had to quit smoking and drinking habit after facing health issues in his 60s. He openly urged his fans to quit the bad habits and lead a healthy life.
2) Mahesh Babu
Telugu star Mahesh Babu, who used to be a chain smoker had quit the habit in 2010. Later, he was never seen smoking cigarette on-screen or off-screen
3) Kamal Haasan
Started his film career as a child artist, Universal hero Kamal Haasan used to smoke in films in his teenage roles. But eventually, he gave up the habit.
4) Vijay Deverakonda
In many interviews, Vijay Deverakonda confessed that he started smoking only for the role he played in Arjun Reddy. True to the words, Vijay is never seen smoking on screen after Arjun Reddy.
5) Rana Daggubati
In his debut film, Leader, Rana was seen smoking in a few scenes. Later, he continued the trend in films like Nenu Naa Rakshasi. But later, quit the habit after facing vocal issues.
6) Mammootty
Malayalam Megastar Mammootty was a chain smoker several years ago but given up the habit completely now.
7) Hrithik Roshan
Bollywood Superhero Hritik Roshan who used to smoke frequently on the films sets given up the habit and decided to stay away from the habit forever.
8) Ranbir Kapoor
During his teenage days, Ranbir Kapoor got addicted to smoking. After repeated attempts, the talented actor gave up the habit while shooting for Barfi a few years back.
9) Salman Khan
Salman Khan, who was once a chain smoker quit smoking after facing a painful facial nerve disorder.
10) Aamir Khan
Bollywood star Aamir Khan used to be a chain smoker. But after facing huge pressure from his children and family members, Aamir Khan gave up the disgusting habit.