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Who Is Bobby Brazier, and Why Is He Leaving His TV Career Behind to Pursue a Life in India?

Bobby Brazier, 22, is taking a year-long spiritual retreat in an Indian commune to deepen his devotion to Hare Krishna following personal family challenges.

  • Bobby Brazier, a 22-year-old actor known for playing Freddie Slater on EastEnders since 2022 and runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing 2023, will leave the BBC soap later this year.
  • He decided to leave after developing a strong devotion to the Hare Krishna movement, which he plans to pursue by moving to India for at least a year.
  • Bobby has shared his enthusiasm for the religion on Instagram, posting about chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and expressing excitement about his new spiritual path.
  • He mentioned that the future is uncertain until you take action, and shared his interest in exploring a variety of acting roles, with the possibility of returning to his career after his time in India.
  • EastEnders confirmed his departure and wished him well, while some expressed surprise given his current career success and praised his heartfelt decision.
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EastEnders star Bobby Brazier ‘quits showbiz to pursue religion in India’

EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has reportedly quit showbiz for the Hare Krishna spiritual movement in India.

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