He quit acting in 2015 and moved to New Zealand, where he faced financial difficulties and had to work in various odd jobs such as a mechanic, a taxi driver, and a construction worker. He was mocked by some people for doing an advertisement for Harpic, a toilet cleaner brand.
He was accused of cheating on his wife Erum Ali, a fashion designer, with actress Rambha He refuted the accusations, asserting that they were simply close friends. He was criticized by some Hindu groups for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hinduism and India on social media. He claimed that his account was hacked and that he did not post those messages.
