Bollywood Stars and Their Business Ventures

Sushmita Sen
The former Miss Universe is in the beauty business. In 2010, she partnered with Tantra Entertainment Private Limited and now heads the “I Am She foundation which is responsible for organizing the I Am She Pageant annually, the winner of which represents India at the Miss Universe Pageant. The venture helps in grooming and refining the poise and confidence of the aspiring models.

Preity Zinta
The popular Bollywood actress bought a share in the Indian Premier League team King’s XI Punjab in 2008. In fact Preity took her business role so seriously, that reportedly (as per an interview to CNN) she went ahead and took a short term executive course at Harvard Business School. The team has experienced a roller coaster ride with it less than satisfactory performances and did face some financial troubles as well. Preity has also forayed into film production with her maiden venture ‘Ishq in Paris’ in 2012.