Bollywood Stars and Their Business Ventures

Bangalore: From the starry world of glitz & glamour to the nitty- gritties of balance sheets, some Bollywood actors have managed to have their cake and eat it too. Gone are the days of yore when actors had trouble fending for themselves after their prime is over. Now  it is wash off the greasepaint and don the business suit. They are also being signed on by major brands to endorse their products for enormous paycheques. Welcome to the world of business savvy Bollywood actors who have capitalized on their fame and high powered affiliations to ensure a luxurious retirement:

Shah Rukh Khan
King Khan ,one of the reigning superstars of  Bollywood with many a hit to his name launched his production house Red Chillies in 2002. It set up a new age Special Effects studio, VFX on par with Hollywood expertise and has also produced many films. It also boasts of many successful TV shows and ad campaigns. Shah Rukh forayed into the world of cricket by buying the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. The IPL format has been hugely successful in India and the Kolkata Knight Riders team has been a resounding success for Shah Rukh Khan. They lifted the 2012 IPL championship trophy.