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5 Bollywood actors who’ve transitioned to successful producers

Bollywood has always been home to some of the most talented performers, but more recently, many of these stars are stepping behind the camera, bringing their own creative vision to life as producers.From shaping narratives to diving into new genres, these actor-producers are pushing boundaries and helping redefine Indian cinema. Let’s take a look at some of these stars who’ve found success not just in front of the camera, but behind it as well.

Harman Baweja
Harman Baweja, who made a notable acting comeback in 2023 with Hansal Mehta’s Scoop on Netflix, has since taken his talents into the world of production. Founding Baweja Studios, he’s expanded into a range of projects, including web series, TV shows, regional films, and even animation. Looking ahead to 2024, Baweja Studios has a packed slate, including 'Boy from Andaman', Sanya Malhotra's 'Mrs.', and Kartik Aaryan’s 'Captain India'. Baweja studios has recently acquired the North Indian distribution rights for Superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film, 'Vettaiyan.'

Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan made an iconic transition to producer with his company, Aamir Khan Productions (AKP), which made its debut with Lagaan. The film not only captured the hearts of audiences worldwide but was also nominated for an Academy Award. Since then, AKP has continued to produce meaningful and influential films, including Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and most recently, Laal Singh Chaddha.

Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma and her brother Karnesh Sharma co-founded Clean Slate Filmz, with their first production being NH10. Anushka not only starred in the lead role but also showed her eye for choosing strong, impactful stories. Their success continued with films like Bulbbul, Qala, and Pari, as well as hit web series like Paatal Lok and Mai. In 2023, their latest series Kohraa, starring Barun Sobti, further solidified their place in both film and digital spaces.

Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt ventured into production with her company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, launching her first project, Darlings. This dark comedy, starring Alia herself alongside Vijay Verma and Shefali Shah, told a gripping tale of love gone wrong. Alia’s choice to tackle such a complex story as her production debut has only showcased her evolving creative vision.

Kriti Sanon
In 2023, Kriti Sanon announced the launch of her production house, Blue Butterfly Films, alongside her sister Nupur Sanon. The actress is all set to make her production debut with Do Patti, a film that stars Kriti herself, alongside Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and co-produced by writer Kanika Dhillon, the film has already sparked excitement, and it’s clear that Kriti’s move into production is one to watch closely.

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