The Bollywood heroine saga is no longer limited to the silver screen. They have entered into the corporate world, created a success story, and set the trends. Here's a sneak peek at some of the most fashionable women of Bollywood, shaking things up as entrepreneurs:
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, through her launch of K Beauty, which is a collaborated product with Nykaa- the leading beauty e-commerce of the country, she founded the first-ever celebrity-owned beauty brand in India, she has incorporated and designed this product with inclusion, considering that the majority range of Indian skin types or tones exist. The company makes sure all its products come under the vegan as well as cruelty-free line for the benefit of environmental stability as well as social ethics.
Parul Gulati
Talented Actor And Model Parul Gulati ventured into entrepreneurship by launching Nish Hair in the hair care extension business that really created waves in the Indian market. With no external funding, Nish Hair has been established and is slated to achieve a sales level of up to Rs 1 crore per month by the end of 2022. Parul's business house is famous for its versatile hair extension care in a series that is capable of meeting the rising needs of hair accessories in the beauty and fashion world. Her entrepreneurial skills have given Niche Hair a distinct niche and have been a role model for many young women entrepreneurs.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a powerhouse in all respects-acting and business ventures. She has diversified her portfolios with different ventures, right from Anomaly: a hair-care brand that focuses on clean products and sustainable living, and also Sona: an uptown Indian restaurant in NYC that celebrates Indian cuisine reimagined.
Richa Chadha
In addition to bold roles, she also made her mark in the space of entrepreneurship. With a passion for sustainable fashion and for supporting local artisans back home in Lucknow, she co-founded Ehab Couture. The brand's intent is always on a journey towards being eco-friendly. Along with her husband, Ali Fazal, Richa set up Pushing Buttons Studios as their very first production house, wherein she would produce cinema that would be content-driven. Their first project, Girls Will Be Girls, is already gaining global acclaim.
Nayanthara
She is known as the "Lady Superstar" of the South Indian cinema industry. Apart from acting, her entrepreneurial journey includes the following: The Lip Balm Company: The brand is neutral and dedicated to lip care. Femi9 a Skin: Specialized skin care for various demands. Femi9: Hygiene company for females maintaining health and wellness.
Kriti Sanon co-founded Hyphen with PEP Technologies-a skincare brand that fills the gap between high quality and affordability. She also is the co-owner of 'The Tribe', a health and fitness company, which provides a holistic wellness approach. Being Chief Customer Officer of Hyphen, Kriti has played an active role in growing the brand and creating strategies. Her ventures reflect her personal values that focus on fitness and self-care.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is not only an Indian film actress but a very wise businesswoman. She has a venture capital firm known as KA Enterprises, investing in several emerging businesses across sectors. Via KA Enterprises, Deepika has stakes in successful startups such as Epigamia, Furlenco and Blue Smart. On the other hand, she co-founded 82°E, a beauty and wellness brand that combines traditional Indian skin care with modern formulations. Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt's sustainable children's and maternity fashion brand Add-A-Mamma was established in 2022. The brand won the PETA India Vegan Fashion Award for the Best Vegan Kidswear Brand in 2021 through its approach to eco-friendliness. Reliance Retail acquired 51% of the stakes in the company in the year 2023, elevating the growth and market appearance of the company. According to Alia, an emphasis on sustainability and ethical apparel makes Add-A-Mamma a brand preferred by parents and those concerned with the environment.
Kritika Kamra
Actress Kritika Kamra launched the clothing label, Cinnabar in 2020, a specialization in chanderi sarees. Krutika uses artisans from Chanderi town for her label to back and conserve local craftsmanship and age-old techniques. The brand is winning appreciation for their flawless craftsmanship and unique designs. Krutika would hire more people for her labor force at Cinnabar while helping preserve India's heritage of handloom and handloom textiles.
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