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10 Leading Indian Celebrities Who Also Run Highly Successful Businesses & Keep Us Inspired
Monday, October 21, 2019 IST
10 Leading Indian Celebrities Who Also Run Highly Successful Businesses & Keep Us Inspired

We see celebrities leading a luxurious life surrounded by all the things money can buy. The splendid properties, swanky rides and simply their posh lifestyles intrigues the common man like you and me to no end.

 
 

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. 

 
 

7. Tiger Shroff 
 
 
Action star Tiger Shroff also joined the entrepreneurial bandwagon when he launched his own active lifestyle brand PROWL last year. Targeting the young fitness enthusiasts in the country, PROWL offers accessories and clothing for those who are constantly on the move.
 
8. Priyanka Chopra
 
 
Now an international celebrity, Priyanka also owns her own production called Purple Pebble Pictures, which aims to produce small budget films and launch new faces in the industry. Two of the production house's films have also won National Awards in 2016 and 2019.
 
9. MS Dhoni
 
 
Former Indian skipper and captain cool MS Dhoni launched his own lifestyle brand SEVEN in 2016. The brand offers casual and sportswear clothing and footwear, and Dhoni not only happens to be its brand ambassador but also owns the footwear section of the business.
 
10. Virat Kohli
 
 
The current Captain of the national cricket team, Virat Kohli has turned out to be a true businessman with multiple ventures working well for him. From food to fashion, Kohli has his hands full with a multicuisine restaurant Nueva, and a men's fashion brand Wrogn.

 
 
 
 
 

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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

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Shibu Chandran
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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

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