Bollywood’s leading actors and actresses have already proven their worth by winning the hearts of millions of people with their histrionics. But a lot of these names have also been smart enough to build an empire by capitalising on their talent and the subsequent fame. These stars own an impressive portfolio of investments; they have put money in start-ups ranging from real estate to retail projects and sports franchises. hitlist tells you all about the smart investors in the industry...

Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan’s major earnings come in through the production house Filmkraft, that is co-owned by him and his father, Rakesh Roshan. The actor is said to have invested heavily in real state; he reportedly owns property worth Rs 1,500 crore. The actor has also invested in a lifestyle and fitness brand called HRX.