The leading actors of Bollywood have already proven their worth by winning the hearts of millions of people with their histrionics. But a lot of these names have also been smart enough to build an empire by capitalizing on the subsequent fame and their talent. So, let's take a look at some of the shrewdest investors of the industry.
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik's major earnings come in through Filmkraft, the production house, which is co-owned by father, Rakesh Roshan and him. He's said to have invested heavily in real estate and owns property worth Rs. 1500 crore. The actor has also invested in a lifestyle and fitness brand known as HRX.
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa is now out to establish herself as an astute businesswoman. She has already introduced a chain of spas and recently, she ventured into the gold jewelry business. Dishkiyaoon was the first film to be produced by her company, Essential Sports & Media. She also owns 'Rajasthan Royals', the IPL team along with her hubby Raj Kundra. They have also entered the real estate and restaurant business.
Amitabh Bachchan
Big B owns a production house known as Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited. The actor also has three homes in Mumbai. This includes a new home that he recently purchased; it is situated just behind their other residence, Jalsa. Amitabh has also been gifted a home in Paris by wife Jaya. Well, the megastar clearly likes investing in real estate.
Akshay Kumar
Not only does he own two production houses - Hari Om Entertainment and Grazing Goat Pictures Private Limited, but he also owns multiple properties in Mumbai. He has also made real estate investments in Canada and has holiday homes in Mauritius and Goa. Recently, his wife Twinkle Khanna was spotted scouting an abode in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah while the actor promoted a film in the Emirates.
John Abraham
John Abraham has apparently made full use of his degree in economics by making some smart money decisions. Apart from JA Entertainment, his production house, he owns around 60,000 square feet of property in Mumbai, including a duplex style home in Bandra. In addition to this, the actor owns a hockey team and a place in Bel Air, Los Angeles, USA that's also home to Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston. He also owns property in an upscale neighborhood of central London.
Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty is known for his restaurant business in Mumbai; the actor owns several hotels and clubs in the city. He also owns a farmhouse in Khandala and a few more properties both in and around Mumbai. The actor, who has dabbled as a film producer too, recently ventured into the home décor and clothing business.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan owns property worth Rs. 110 crore in Mumbai. Apart from this, the actor has other properties within India, including a farmhouse in Panvel. At present, he is looking at purchasing a property in Dubai. He spends most of his earnings on his NGO, Being Human and has recently started his own production house known as Salman Khan Productions.
Ajay Devgan
Besides his production house Ajay Devgan Films, the actor has invested in a solar power plant in Gujarat and owns a farmhouse in Karjat along with few properties in India and abroad.
Shah Rukh Khan
Here comes the King Khan. Shah Rukh is reportedly the richest actor in Bollywood and the only Bollywood star to feature in the top ten of international celebrity rich list for 2013 compiled by Wealth-X. He was beaten to the number one spot by Jerry Seinfeld and his major investments are his production house, Red Chilli Entertainment, and his IPL team, KKR. SRK has also invested in Imagination Edutainment India Private Limited that's a local franchisee of KidZania, an international chain of indoor theme parks for children. This apart, Shah Rukh owns many properties both in India and abroad.
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