Being a star & sustain in the industry is not certain for everyone. Only a few celebrities have really managed to move beyond their main careers and develop some seriously successful business. They see past the careers that made them famous and decide to venture into the business world who also have entrepreneurial spirits.

Here are few successful celebrities that have made a mark in the Bollywood industry & also set up their own business ventures successfully.

1. Red Chillies Entertainment (RCE) is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company, based in Mumbai founded by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan. The company also has a 50% stake in the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.

2. Weirdass Comedy is India's first and only comedy consultancy founded by Vir Das. Weirdass is a one-stop shop for all comedy needs across media. From programming/entertainment written and performed for a live corporate event, Weirdass gives it all, also, venturing into script providing this year.

3. Being human- As always know Salman Khan is a man with a golden heart and is always one step ahead in doing charitable work. So the charity loving Salman Khan launched his charity organization called Being Human - Salman Khan Foundation.


4. Farhan Akhtar's music innovation, publishing and talent Development Company - Farout Media promotes & encourages indie music talent. The company has music licensing, talent management & content monetizing services.

5. Illuminati Films is an Indian motion picture production, based in Mumbai founded in 2009 by Saif Ali Khan with its first release Love Aaj Kal (2009) becoming a major commercial and critical success.