Off Camera: 7 Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Also Startup Founders

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt solidified her footprint in the Indian startup ecosystem with the launch of Ed-a-Mamma, a kidswear D2C brand, in 2020

Deepika Padukone

She founded personal care brand 82°E, along with Jigar Shah, in 2021. 82°E was launched in November 2022 with a core focus on skincare products.

Hrithik Roshan

The actor turned into an entrepreneur in 2013 with the launch of his lifestyle brand HRX, which sells a range of products

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif forayed into the beauty and personal care space with the launch of makeup brand Kay Beauty in 2019.  

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas launched her haircare brand named Anomaly in 2021 starting with the US market.

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh became one of the cofounders of D2C sexual wellness startup Bold Care after he invested an undisclosed amount in the startup in December 2023.

Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor took the entrepreneurial leap of faith earlier this year. Pune-based jewellery startup Palmonas roped in Kapoor as its new cofounder in March 2024. 

From Investors To Office Bearers: Meet The Indian Celebrities Winning The Indian Startup Game