MUMBAI: Many step into the world of Bollywood with the hope of becoming an actor. In the process, those who succeed earn name and fame. While some act in films, some also make sure to try other ventures. There are many stars who have ventured into the world of ‘side businesses. Yes, some stars run successful side businesses and are filthy rich.
Take a look.
Shah Rukh Khan: He is not only a talented actor, but he is also a successful businessman. He is a co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, an Indian Premier League cricket franchise. In 2008, he co-founded the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with actress Juhi Chawla, who also happens to be his co-star in numerous films. With a turnover of several million, KKR is one of the richest teams in the IPL. Shah Rukh Khan is also the co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment, a motion picture production firm.
Shilpa Shetty: The actress is involved in several business activities with her spouse Raj Kundra. Shilpa is the proprietor of Mumbai's "Monarchy Club," which was inspired by European Renaissance architecture and Indian royalty. She is a co-owner of the Iosis spa and salon chain in Mumbai, India. Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra also own the Rajasthan Royals of the Indian Premier League, however, they sold the franchise in 2018 when the Supreme Court of India found the team's involvement in laying bets.
Anushka Sharma: She launched the Nush clothing line a few years ago. Apart from that, Anushka has formed a new film production firm with her brother. This production house has already produced films such as NH10, Phillauri, and Pari.
Hrithik Roshan: The handsome hunk who started his career with blockbuster Kaho Na Pyar Hai has sold the majority stake in his fashion brand HRX to Flipkart-owned online shopping portal Myntra. Fitness freak Hrithik Roshan’s fitness wear brand HRX was launched in 2013 and is rolled out online on Myntra and as well as on physical retail stores. He is also the owner of a gym in Mumbai named Center Cult and has an equity stake in Bangalore based fitness gym Curefi.
Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's highest-paid actress, Deepika gets a lot of money through her apparel line All About You. The actress launched this online clothes business in 2015 in collaboration with Myntra. In 2013, Deepika and Van Hussain launched a women's fashion line.
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CREDIT: DNAINDIA
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