 "Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar: Actresses who are also entrepreneurs")
Gone are the days when Bollywood actresses were just actresses. Given the scope and the potential in today’s lot of stars, actresses are also successful businesswomen. Other than impressing their fans with diverse roles, these actresses are also spreading their wings in business sectors, including spaces like skincare, clothing, hotels and more.
Actresses like Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar have expanded their oeuvre and also dabbled with something beyond acting on celluloid.
Shilpa Shetty - Bastian
Shilpa Shetty ventured into the restaurant business with Bastian and is now the co-owner of multiple Bastian brands across the country. The restaurant is celebrated for its lavish dining services and has become a go-to spot for several B-town celebs.
Bhumi Satish Pednekar - Back Bay
Bhumi Satish Pednekar recently turned entrepreneur by launching Back Bay, a premium beverage brand that’s untouched by human hands. With a manufacturing unit in Himachal, Back Bay serves water with naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals. It is also aiming at resetting the beverage space with better quality hydration.
Deepika Padukone - 82E
Deepika Padukone is the proud owner of a skincare brand 82E. The self-care brand, launched in 2022, features products made using Indian ingredients.
Alia Bhatt - Ed-a-Mamma
Alia Bhatt owns the kids wear brand, Ed-a-Mamma, launched in 2020. The brand sets itself apart by offering a range of naturally sourced and sustainable apparel for children.
Kriti Sanon - Hyphen
In 2023, Kriti Sanon launched Hyphen, a skincare brand that aims to provide realistic and simplified skincare solutions. As the brand’s Chief Customer Officer, Kriti Sanon participates in various aspects of the brand, including research, design, testing and customer satisfaction.
Katrina Kaif - Kay Beauty
Katrina Kaif turned businesswoman with Kay Beauty in 2019, launching India’s first celebrity-owned beauty brand. Katrina’s Kay Beauty slowly expanded its reach to over 300 retail stores in more than 1600 cities.
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