The Hindi film industry is witnessing a growing shift, with actors moving beyond the performance space to taking charge of the stories they want to tell. From building production houses to backing unconventional narratives and nurturing new talent, several leading stars have turned producer, adding another dimension to their already impressive careers.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has produced various successful films like Om Shanti Om, Ra.One and Chennai Express to Dear Zindagi, the Red Chillies Entertainment banner has backed both major entertainers and distinctive stories, while also expanding into VFX and distribution. With the exciting King coming soon, we are sure fans will have even more thrills, sighs, and cheers at the movies!
Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan has long combined his celebrated acting career, from Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par to Dangal, with production. Aamir Khan Productions has backed landmark films including Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, Laapataa Ladies and Sitaare Zameen Par. We cannot wait to see what the actor and producer bring to the screen next.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra launched Purple Pebble Pictures to champion regional and emerging stories. The banner backed acclaimed projects including Marathi film Ventilator, Pahuna: The Little Visitors, Paani, The Sky Is Pink , and most recently The Bluff. With such a strong list so far, you can bet audiences are eager to see what she will do next!
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan also stepped into production with Tricolor Films, producing Rocketry: The Nambi Effect & co-producing Saala Khadoos alongside Rajkumar Hirani Productions. His journey from Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Rang De Basanti reflects his evolution across acting and filmmaking. What’s next? We will all have to wait and watch,
Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon, who was last seen in Cocktail 2, launched Blue Butterfly Films, making her production debut with the thriller Do Patti, which she also starred in alongside Kajol. What’s next on her slate, both as an actress and producer, we are sure, will be a great watch!
Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey, known for his National Award-winning performance in 12th Fail & giving acclaimed performances in Haseen Dillruba, Sector 36 & Musafir Cafe, recently entered production with his banner Homemade Stories. Its first project was Musafir Cafe, which has received a lot of love from the audience, and we here at BollySpice are eagerly awaiting season 2 of the series.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt established Eternal Sunshine Productions, expanding her creative vision with Darlings and later backing Jigra, which she also starred in alongside Vedang Raina. Up next is the very intriguing rom-com Don’t Be Shy, which releases on September 25th.
Keep it locked on BollySpice to see what these incredible actors have in store… be it behind the camera in front of the film, or both!
