However, while their individual choice of career is enough to make the big bucks which would help sustain their lavish lifestyles, most leading celebs in the country believe in expanding their horizons and step into the world of business and entrepreneurship.
Here are 10 leading Indian celebrities who also happen to own successful businesses.
1. Hrithik Roshan
Back in 2013, Hrithik launched his own activewear label named HRX. The brand was very well received by consumers, and today he plans to expand its offerings by investing in education, health and lifestyle-based startups under the brand's name.
2. Deepika Padukone
While most of us already know that Deepika founded her own non-profit NGO called 'The Live Love Laugh Foundation' in 2015, many are unaware that Deepika also owns a clothing brand called 'All About You'. Her clothing line offers a mix of western, Indian and Indo-western outfits for women.
3. Farhan Akhtar
Farhan is the co-owner of a very successful production company named Excel Entertainment. which he founded back in 1999 along with Ritesh Sidhwani. Farhan's production house has produced some great films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Rock On!!, Fukrey, KGF and most recently Gully Boy.
4. Sonam Kapoor
Known to be one of Bollywood's top fashionista, it isn't surprising to know that Sonam's first business fashion is related to the world of fashion. Sonam along with her sister Rhea, launched a fashion label called RHESON, which offers chic clothes for modern women.
5. Ranveer Singh
After his stellar performance as Murad in Gully Boy, Ranveer went ahead and launched his own independent music record label named IncInk earlier this year. The first three talents being launched under the label are Kaam Bhaari, SlowCheeta and Spitfire, while its first single 'Zeher' was launched in March earlier this year.
6. Anushka Sharma
It was in 2017 when Anushka launched her own clothing line and called it Nush. In keeping with her personal fuss-free sense of style, Nush offers a good range of street-style options for desi girls.