Bollywood Hollywood celebs have proved that their business game is as strong as their acting game
Abhishek Bachchan owns the Jaipur Pink Panthers team in the Pro Kabaddi League. Under his leadership, the team has not only won titles but also brought kabaddi into the mainstream. He made a foray into the world of cricket earlier this year by becoming co-owner of the European T20 Premier League. The new franchise cricket league will have teams from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, and is set to begin soon.
Shah Rukh Khan co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With its massive fan base, merchandise empire, and league wins, KKR is one of the most profitable and well-known cricket franchises.
Ryan Reynolds along with actor friend Rob McElhenney, bought Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club, in 2020. Their ownership journey has been the subject of a hit docuseries, bringing global attention to the club and reinvigorating its fortunes on and off the pitch.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson co-owns the XFL, an American football league, which he acquired with business partners after its shutdown. Johnson is currently working on reshaping the league to offer more opportunities for emerging athletes and redefining fan engagement.
Will Smith is a minority owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown NBA team. Smith also uses his platform to promote youth sports and inspire future athletes.
