Deepika Padukone to Shah Rukh Khan: 5 actors who own successful side businesses

 Here's a list of famous Bollywood actors who own successful side businesses you may not know; read on.

Being a Bollywood star is an outstanding achievement that comes with so much popularity, stardom and fan following. But many established names in the film industry did not hesitate to expand their wings and try hands on several other side businesses and are running them successfully; take a look.

Deepika Padukone
Deepika and her father Prakash Padukone, founded KA Enterprises that invests in startups like Furlenco, Purplle, Epigamia and more.

Shah Rukh Khan
SRK also a production company Red Chillies Entertainment. He also owns a 50% stake in IPL cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders, reports Economic Times.

Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn also owns a production company Ajay Devgn Films. As per a report in Firstpost, Ajay Devgn own 26% of the shares of an international chain of family entertainment centres in India named KidZania. He has reportedly also invested in a solar project located in Charanaka, Gujarat, in 2013.

Salman Khan
Salman Khan owns the Being Human brand and foundation. The retail store sells clothing and other merchandise. He also owns a percentage of stake in Yatra.com.

Akshay Kumar
The actor runs Hari Om Entertainment production company and Grazing Goats Picture Production company. He has also invested in wearable and preventive healthcare devices startups GOQii, a strategic advisor.