Bollywood actors' side-business makes huge cash: Here's their other side
New Delhi : Our popular Bollywood stars do not just dazzle in the big screen, but they are successful business leaders, as well. From Ajay Devgn to Shilpa Shetty to Shah Rukh Khan they have their other sides too, to make hell out of money. Take a look at their side businesses:
Ajay Devgn
The tall, dark and handsome Ajay Devgn talent is not limited to big screen. Infac, he is a part investor in the Charanaka solar project in Gujarat. The Singham of Bollywood along the Roha Group invested multi-crores in the 25 MW plant. In addition to that, Ajay also owns a production house called Ajay Devgn Films which was established in the year of 2000. He also owns a VFX Studio.
Shilpa Shetty
The bold and beautiful Shilpa Shetty has her own share in profit generation ventures, bankrolled by her husband Raj Kundra. It is known to all that Shilpa and Raj sold out their stakes in the IPL team of Rajasthan Royals after Supreme Court held Raj guilty of placing bets on IPL games, the actress engaged herself in other business ventures of her husband. Besides, she own a film production company and produced a film titled Dishkiyaoon (2014), which was a flop in the box-office. Shilpa Shetty also co-owns the Indian chain of spas and salon called Iosis. She launched her fitness Yoga DVD in 2015, which received overwhelming response. She has judged numerous shows on television, the most recent one being the dance reality show Super Dancer on Sony Entertainment channel. So, apart from being an actress, she is a businesswoman, producer, model and television host.
Shah Rukh Khan
SRK is the co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries. Besides producing films, the VFX divisions also offer VFX and animation services to other production houses and filmmakers. Shah Rukh Khan is also the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Shah Rukh Khan is also an award show host and television presenter. He endorses a number of brands from where he earns huge amount of cash.
The Bhaijaan of Bollywood is associated with the Being Human brand, licensed to Mandhana Retail Ventures, which operates dozens of outlets in various cities selling fashion accessories and apparel. As per source, he has also registered the BeingSmart trademark for smartphones targeted at the entry to-middle market segment. He has also selected the Chinese plant and initial phone models that will run on Android and cost below Rs 20,000. Salman has a 5% stake in Yatra.com, which is an ad-for-equity deal. He is also into the film production, harnessing their popularity to establish revenue streams in industries as diverse as entertainment, competitive sport, endorsements and branded clothing.
Sunny Leone
The gorgeous Sunny Leone is a brand for online adult store IMBesharam.com. It was launched on September 1, 2012. The store sells a variety of products like adult toys, lingerie, adult products, sexy wear, sexy costumes, swim wear, footwear, party wear, lifestyle accessories and more. The actress line of investments include fragrances, a franchise for a box league cricket, a web-based short story and an online game among others, is also said to be keenly looking to enter categories such as shoes and apparels with her own line of products. As per buzz, the actor is planning to launch her line of cosmetics, starting with a lip kit of sticks, liners and glosses.
