Numerous Bollywood actresses have ventured into the business world throughout the years and established themselves as successful businesswomen. These women are inspiring future generations to dream big and follow their passions without fear by investing in creative startups and creating powerful brands. Let’s examine the experiences of a few of these trailblazers who are changing the landscape of what it means to be a woman in business and motivating others to rise to positions of influence in the field.

Shilpa Shetty: Shilpa Shetty is a well-known actor and businesswoman who is actively involved in the startup scene. She is an early investor in the agri-tech business Kisankonnect as well as the cosmetics and wellness company Mamaearth. Along with owning the upscale seafood restaurant Bastian, which has become a favorite among Bollywood celebrities, Shilpa also introduced her fitness and health app Simple Soulful. Bastian recently opened a location in Hyderabad as well.

Mouni Roy: The restaurant Badmaash, owned by actress and entrepreneur Mouni Roy, serves Indian food and spicy drinks with a Bollywood feel. Mumbai-based Badmaash creates a culinary experience that embodies Mouni’s lively personality by fusing traditional Indian flavors with a modern twist. The restaurant now operates four outlets in Bangalore in addition to two in Mumbai.

Kriti Sanon: Kriti Sanon set out to tell meaningful stories when she founded Blue Butterfly Films. Because of her love for skincare, she also started a company called Hyphen. Additionally, Kriti has a clothing line called Ms Taken that caters to young people by offering semi-formal and informal attire. Additionally, she runs a fitness training facility called The Tribe to inspire people to reach their full potential.

Anushka Sharma: Feel-good summer fashion was the emphasis of Anushka Sharma’s 2017 clothing business launch, Nush. Together with her brother Karnesh, she co-founded Clean Slate Filmz in 2013 to promote up-and-coming artists and tell powerful tales. She is also a brand ambassador for Slurrp Farm, a direct-to-consumer snack company that promotes nutritious vegetarian breakfasts. She also invested in the plant-based meat company Blue Tribe Foods alongside her husband, Virat Kohli.

Sonakshi Sinha: Sonakshi co-founded Soezi, a nail company that sells a range of press-on nails. The company has opened a specialized online store and plans to enter the physical retail market, beginning in tier-1 cities. Sonakshi intends to transition from acting to full-time entrepreneurship and places a high priority on hiring female staff members to empower women.

Which of these female businesswomen most motivates you?

Priyanka Dutta