8 Bollywood Actors Who Are Equally Successful Entrepreneurs

You must have seen that upon gaining fame, successful Bollywood actors set up their own production houses… Well, that’s a spirit of Entrepreneurship! As you know India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world due to which Bollywood celebs diversified their portfolio to generate diverse income streams.

Stick to this article because we will look at eight famous Bollywood actors who have gracefully aced entrepreneurship!

List of Bollywood Actors who are successful entrepreneurs

Before diving into the details, let’s have a brief overview of the actors who have numerous business ventures-

Now, let’s dive into the details.

1. Shah Rukh Khan

Well, this name doesn’t need any introduction. You must have heard or seen him everywhere ranging from films, commercials, sports leagues, etc. 

Despite ruling the film industry, he has a successful career in entrepreneurship (business) too.

Here is the detailed information about Shah Rukh Khan’s businesses-

These business ventures make him look more like a businessman than an actor… Isn’t it? However, it is a fact that his business ventures are as successful as his acting career in the Bollywood Film industry.

2. Ajay Devgan

A few years back, you must have heard a famous statement given by Ajay Devgan in Kapil Sharma’s Show “Apne production mein, main vanity van use hi nahi karta” (meaning- I don’t use vanity van in my own production house). 

His fans were impressed by this strategic business mind to gain profits without indulging in any unnecessary expenditures. Some criticized him for being mingy and close-fisted in terms of money.

Coming to our point of discussion. Let’s have a look at his business ventures-

Thus, he established numerous companies that serve as good income streams.

3. Suniel Shetty

This Bollywood actor is more famous for his businesses than movies. Reason? Due to a long list of successful businesses-

Apart from these businesses, Suniel Shetty has also invested in The Biohacker, Klassroom Edutech, and Vieroots Wellness.

4. Salman Khan

Not only did his films throw a box office hit but also entered the Rs.100 crore club. Also, he earns a huge chunk of money through various business ventures such as-

Salman Khan has invested heavily in real estate too. You see, he owns multiple homes and commercial buildings in Mumbai whose rent cost is a minimum of Rs.1 crore per month.

5. Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor, one of the famous Bollywood actors known for “aging like a wine” is known for his entrepreneurial ventures too-

These companies and ventures serve as a crucial income source for the actor.

6. Sonu Sood

Most of us are aware of the charity work of Sonu Sood during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 pandemic. All thanks to his charity foundation which played a key role in it. Apart from that, the actor is known for successful businesses including the following-

7. Amitabh Bachchan

Do you know the net worth of Amitabh Bachchan in 2023 was Rs.3,190 crore? That sounds like too big amount for an actor. Here comes a twist- his prime source of earning is not just acting. He earns through numerous ventures like-

Apart from these, he has multiple sprawling properties, endorsement fees, and numerous real estate investments.

8. John Abraham

John Abraham is famous for making a wide range of investments and businesses across various sectors. Some of the prominent ones are sports, fitness, lifestyle, etc. Here are the companies that describe the entrepreneurial spirit of John Abraham-

Did I miss any Bollywood actor famous for his entrepreneurship (business)? 

Yes… you may say! To be honest there is a long list of Bollywood actors who are successful businessmen too and that list can’t be covered in a single article. Hence we have covered only the top 8… If you have some other names in your mind that you feel are worth mentioning, then please share them in the comment section below…

Thanks for reading!