Several Bollywood actors were doing extremely well in the films stepped away from the limelight and the silver screen at the height of their career and changed their priorities over their stardom. The transition was due to personal or spiritual reasons which they chose over the fame and adulation they received in film line.
Some of the most popular and Famous film stars who transitioned from acting to other entrepreneurial ventures successfully chose different fields.
Let’s look at these stars who continued to shine away from the film industry.
Reinventing Success
Twinkle Khanna after a career in Bollywood became a successful author, columnist, interior designer and also turned to whether it was to be a successful author, columnist, interior designer, producer .
She focused on lifestyles, women’s health, parenting and wellness. Her books went on to be the best sellers . Besides being an author Twinkle also owns an interior design store, called ‘The White Window’ . She is also producer under her banner, ‘Grazing Goat Pictures’.
Suniel Shetty known for his action and hero roles in films gradually started taking lesser film projects and built a substantial business empire away from films to encompass fitness , wellness centers, restaurants , real estate and also produced films. He owns a fine dining Mischief Dinning Bar and Club H20. He has chain of gyms across and further invested in his own production house called, Popcorn Entertainment where by he has produced many films.
Suniel Shetty is also involved in a digital portal for films and entertainment industry jobs.
Shah Rukh Khan , the King Khan of Bollywood though not retired from the films or hasn’t stepped down from the film like, he is a businessman and co-owns the IPL Cricket team called the Kolkata Knight Riders . He is the proud owner of a successful production house called, ‘ Red Chilies Entertainment’ and has invested in various other ventures like the edutainment theme park and its chain and the KidZania.
From Fame to Franchise
Shilpa Shetty beyond her acting and her participation in reality television as her career, she is one of the most successful entrepreneurs . Shilpa Shetty co-owns a chain of spas and salons called , ‘Losis’ and also owned the IPl Rajasthan Royals earlier . She further launched a fitness app. She is also a part of the hospitality sector and owns a restaurant.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas , a global actress in both Bollywood and Hollywood is one of the most famous actresses across the world. She has diverse interests besides owning a production company, called the Purple Pebble Pictures. She has invested in a tech start up and a social media app as well. The popular film actress not only made her mark in the film industry but also has launched her own hair care brand Anomaly . She co-owns the New York restaurant called Sona. Priyanka has also invested in a tech startup and a social media app .
The Business Side of Bollywood
Deepika Padukone , though one of the most famous actresses of Bollywood and on the top of her film career, has made a mark as an entrepreneur. She has founded the KA Enterprises , an investment firm supporting startups and has co-founded the skincare brand 82°E. She had launched her own clothing brand called Everything About you , which was later acquired by Myntra in 2020.
Alia Bhatt , the young pretty actress launched a children’s clothing brand called Ed-a-Mamma which had later expanded to include the maternity wear as well. She has a production house called, Eternal Sunshine Productions. Alia has further invested in startups like Nykaa and Phool.
Stars with a Second Act
Katrina Kaif at the peak of her career has also co-founded the successful beauty brand called the Kay Beauty. She is in partnership with Nykaa and has expanded into both online and off line retail stores.
Sushmita Sen , the former Miss Universe besides being a successful film actress is a businesswoman. She owns a restaurant in Mumbai and a jewelry retail store in Dubai in UAE. She is also the owner of a production company called Tantra Entertainment.
Entrepreneurial Dreams
Vikrant Massey has several business ventures besides being one of the successful film actors, a stardom and fame that he has achieved within a short span of time.
He has been successfully doing brand endorsements, doing social media promotions and has keen interests in investments.
Salman Khan owns Salman Khan Film Productions. Salman Khan launched Being Human, his clothing brand, in 2012, with a portion of the proceeds supporting his charitable foundation, Being Human Foundation. The proceeds of the sale go to his charitable organization. He also owns a Being Strong fitness Centre.
He owns the SK-27 Gym – Being Strong Fitness Centre and Equipment. He has personal care product brand called FRSH which is in collaboration with Scentials Beauty Care and Wellness Pvt Ltd. His other investments are in Yatra.com a travel channel and app and is in partnership with brands like Jacob & Co for high end watch collections.
New Ventures, New Horizons
Kareena Kapoor Khan who is a celebrity actress in Bollywood a successful career in films is involved in various business ventures. Her primarily involvement is beauty and lifestyle sectors.
Kareena has invested as the brand ambassador for Pluckk , a fresh fruits and vegetables brand launched recently.
Actress is involved in various business ventures, primarily in the beauty and lifestyle sectors. She has invested in and become a co-owner of Quench Botanics, a Koren skincare brand under Vellvette Lifestyle, which also owns Sugar Cosmetics. Additionally, she is an investor and brand ambassador for Pluckk, a fresh fruits and vegetables brand, D2C brand. The app delivers to various market places. She has endorsed brands like My Trident, Netmeds, PUMA, Yoga Collection, Berger Silk Glamor and TOPS Success and others.
Kareena Kapoor Khan is the brand ambassador of the chain of Naturals Salons and has been aiming to expand the business across India. She is the Global Brand Ambassador for Fable & Mane, an Ayurvedic brand.
Beyond the Spotlight
Akshay Kumar one of the finest actors of Bollywood with no plans of retirement , his stakes in fitness industry with the ‘Talwarlkars’ and he owns Hari Om Entertainment Production company.
Akshay Kumar has diversified his income beyond his acting in films through his other ventures.Akshay Kumar owns Cape of Good Films and Grazing Goat Pictures, and has invested in fitness startup GOQii and fan engagement platform Social Swag. He has also launched his fashion brand, Force XI, and supports the Khalsa Warriors Kabaddi team. Additionally, Akshay hosts the home shopping channel Best Deal TV.
Karisma Kapoor who left films and has taken a backseat after her film Zubeida, now runs an e-commerce portal for baby products called Babyoye.com. After her most recent film appearance in the 2024 murder mystery film Murder Mubarak, she had appeared in a webseries called Mentalhood in 2020 . She made a few special appearances in films like Om Shanti Om , Zero and Bombay Talkies.
The Bollywood stars have successfully leveraged their influence across in other business sectors and have established themselves in various fields as entrepreneurs by diversifying their careers beyond their Bollywood acting skills.
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