Today, the role of actresses in the film industry is not just limited to be an eye candy of a hero-centric film but their roles in the film as well as in Bollywood is gradually increasing. Nowadays, many Bollywood actresses have turned into multitaskers and have also manage to do things other than acting. At present many Bollywood actresses are not satisfied with just being in front of the camera and try a hand in production and direction. In this article, we listed some Bollywood actresses who have gone an extra mile and donned the producer's hat.
5 Bollywood actresses who launched their own production companies.
1.Priyanka Chopra (Purple Pebble Pictures)
Our global star Priyanka Chopra has founded her own production company Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015. Her production company made its debut with the first Mobile-series titled It's My City, which was series about four women living in an apartment owned by Chopra. Her small production venture was then followed by a Bhojpuri film Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi, directed by Santosh Mishra. The multi-talented actress has also credited as a producer of a critically acclaimed Marathi film Ventilator, which also won three National Film Awards in 2016.
2. Anushka Sharma (Clean Slate Films)
Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate Films is an Indian film production and distribution company established by actress Anushka Sharma in October 2014. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films. The production house has produced NH10 and Phillauri.
3. Dia Mirza (Born Free Entertainment)
Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein actress Dia Mirza added a new dimension to her film career, by turning producer by founded a production company Born Free Entertainment. She stared this venture in 2011 along with her husband and writer-director, Sahil Sangha. The couple has successfully produced two acclaimed films, 'Love, Breakup, Zindagi' and 'Bobby Jasoos' under their banner.
4. Lara Dutta (Bheegi Basanti Entertainment)
Gorgeous Lara Dutta launched her production company in 2010 named Bheegi Basanti Entertainment Private Limited. She started her production house with husband and tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi and produced a critically acclaimed film titled Chalo Dilli, starring Lara Dutta herself along with talented actors like Vinay Pathak and Brijendra Kala.
5. Twinkle Khanna (Mrs. Funny Bones)
Actress-turned best-selling author Twinkle Khanna launched her own production house Balki's Akshay Kumar starrer socially relevant film PadMan. she also turned co-producer alongside husband Akshay Kumar with 2011 film Thank You.
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