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Meet actress who quit acting at its peak, started a business, now runs a company worth Rs 1,200 crore, earns more than Ranbir Kapoor, name is…
Aashka Goradia's name was once known in every household. She played many great roles in the TV industry. It started in the year 2002 with the serial 'Achanak 37 Saal Baad', but she got real recognition from TV serials like Kusum, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sindoor Tere Naam Ka. Apart from this, she also left her mark in reality TV shows like Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. Who is Aashka Goradia? When Goradia's career in TV and reality shows was at its peak, she surprised everyone by suddenly deciding to leave the industry. In this way, after spending about 19 years in the TV industry, Aashka said goodbye to TV in the year 2021 and started her entrepreneurship. She had decided that now she had to try her hand in business. How many years has Aashka worked in the film industry? Aashka remained on the TV screen for years, where makeup plays a very important role. So she decided to start a business related to this field. This had started even before leaving TV, and in the year 2018 itself, she laid the foundation of a cosmetic brand along with Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani. When this business started growing, she decided to leave TV and try her hand this completely. What kind of business did Aashka Goradia start? Aashka started his business with an initial investment of Rs 50 lakh. Gradually, his brand Renee started gaining momentum and online sales started increasing. Within just 2 years, the company's revenue crossed Rs 100 crore. In the year 2024, many media reports claimed that the valuation of his brand has reached Rs 1,200 to 1,400 crore. During this time, much funding was also received. Goradia already knew about finance. She said in an interview that when she started earning money while working in TV, instead of fulfilling her hobbies, she focused on buying her own house in Mumbai. Aashka says that she bought her own house in Mumbai at the age of just 23. Currently, she lives in Goa with her husband and child. What is Aashka's company worth? Not only has Aashka's cosmetic brand grown, but she has also created other sources of income. She earns crores of rupees every year through social media. Apart from this, she also runs a yoga studio in Goa with her husband. Today, her net worth is said to be around Rs 1,500 crore, which is about 4 times more than Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's net worth of Rs 369 crore. Why did Aashka decide to quit the TV industry? Aashka's decision to leave the TV industry was not just for business or to earn money, but from here her whole life changed. In the year 2019, she left Mumbai and shifted to Goa with her husband, Brent. For the unversed, Brent is an American yoga instructor. This is the reason why she started a yoga studio in Goa along with her husband. In the year 2023, she also had a son, and Goradia's family is enjoying Goa.
India.com
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet TV actress who became a business queen, built a company worth Rs 1200 crore, bought a house at 23, now lives a luxury life, her name is…
Home Entertainment Meet TV actress who became a business queen, built a company worth Rs 1200 crore, bought a house at 23, now lives a luxury life, her name is… Meet TV actress who became a business queen, built a company worth Rs 1200 crore, bought a house at 23, now lives a luxury life, her name is… This actress once used to play sister-in-law in TV shows. After quitting her acting her she built a business worth Rs 1,200 crore. Do you recognise her? TV actor Ram Kapoor recently said that some stars of the TV industry have become so successful that their four generations can live without worries, in this list he mentioned the names of Sakshi Tanwar and Ronit Roy. But there is another TV actress who left acting at the peak of her career and chose a completely different path and today has built a company worth 1200 crores. She is none other than the famous TV actress Aashka Goradia. Who is Aashka Goradia? Ashka made her TV debut in 2002 with the show 'Achanak 37 Saal Baad'. After this, she worked in shows like 'Bhabhi', 'Tum Bin Jaoon Kahan'. But in 2003, she became known in every household with Ekta Kapoor's show 'Kusum'. Then she also appeared in popular shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', 'Sindoor Tere Naam Ka', 'Naagin'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aashka Goradia Goble (@aashkagoradia) Ashka has not only participated in fiction but also in reality shows, she has appeared in Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. Ashka was last seen in the TV show 'Daayan' and reality show 'Kitchen Champion 5' in the year 2019. In 2021, she decided to quit acting so that she could give full time to her business. A year before quitting acting, in 2018, Ashka launched 'Renee Cosmetics'. She started it in collaboration with Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani, the same people who created Beardo (men's grooming brand). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aashka Goradia Goble (@aashkagoradia) How Ashka built a company with Rs50 lakh to Rs 1,200 crore Renee started with just Rs 50 lakh and was a digital-first brand that initially sold only online. Products started selling on Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, Myntra. Then gradually the brand expanded offline as well. The price of the products was decided keeping in mind the women of tier 1 and tier 2 cities. Due to this strategy, Rene started competing with big brands like Lakmé, Maybelline, MyGlamm, Sugar. The brand earned Rs 100 crores in the first two years. In the year 2024, Renee Cosmetics is valued at Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,400 crore after the company raised funding of Rs 100 crore. Bought a house at the age of 23 Ashka shared that she came to Mumbai from Gujarat at the age of 16. Initially, she lived as a paying guest and then in a rented house. But later she bought her own house, Ashka said: 'At the age of 23, I bought my own house in Mumbai, which was a big thing for me.' For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Entertainment News on
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
She left TV to build Rs 1,200 crore business empire: This actress turned industry experience into a multi-crore brand
Synopsis Aashka Goradia, once a well-known face in Indian television, made a bold career shift by quitting acting at the peak of her success to launch her beauty brand, Renee Cosmetics, in 2018. Co-founded with Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani, the brand started with an investment of Rs 50 lakh and grew rapidly through online platforms before expanding offline. Today, Renee is valued at over Rs 1,200 crore.
Economic Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
She left TV to build Rs 1,200 crore business empire: This actress turned industry experience into a multi-crore brand
Aashka Goradia's Rs 1,200 Crore Business Story Aashka Goradia was once a familiar face in Indian households, thanks to her roles in numerous hit television serials. She began her journey in the entertainment industry with Achanak 37 Saal Baad in 2002 and went on to star in popular shows like Kkusum, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, and Naagin. Over nearly two decades, she successfully balanced acting in both fiction and reality shows, including Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8, and Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2021, at a time when she was still well-recognized in the television world, Aashka made a bold move—she officially announced her retirement from acting to focus entirely on a different path: entrepreneurship. Aashka's interest in makeup wasn't new. In a LinkedIn post, she had explained that years of working under studio lights and camera scrutiny had taught her the power of cosmetics. She leveraged this experience to co-found Renee Cosmetics in 2018 alongside entrepreneurs Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani—also known for creating the men's grooming brand Beardo. Though the initial investment for Renee was reportedly around Rs 50 lakh, it wasn't long before the brand began to gain traction. What started as an online-first beauty label quickly scaled by partnering with e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, and Myntra. Renee later expanded into offline retail as well. Within just two years of its launch, Renee had crossed Rs 100 crore in revenue, say reports according to The Indian Express. By 2024, the brand's valuation was pegged between Rs 1,200 and Rs 1,400 crore following a significant funding round, as reported by Financial departure from TV was not just a career shift but a lifestyle transformation. She moved to Goa in 2019 with her husband Brent Goble, an American yoga teacher. The couple opened a yoga studio and now live there with their son, born in 2023. Aashka, known to be a fitness enthusiast, often shares glimpses of her yoga routines before turning entrepreneur, Aashka had made savvy personal financial decisions. She revealed in an earlier interview with that she had bought her first home in Mumbai at the age of 23—a move she described as both emotional and practical, given the city's real estate no longer active in showbiz, Aashka continues to be in the public eye—this time as a business leader. She currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Director at Renee Cosmetics. While her days in front of the camera may be over, her influence has only grown.
India.com
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who once used to dominate TV industry, suddenly left acting, built a company worth Rs 12000 crore in 5 years, her name is…
Many stars on TV decided to leave the industry at the peak of their career. While some are engaged in devotion and service of God. Then there is an actress who has worked in many top shows. The actress who was earning crores from the shows suddenly left the industry one day. After five years, she has built a company worth Rs 1200 crore. What kind of life is she living now? Who is Aashka Goradia? While some actors have been working in TV for years, some actresses said goodbye to the industry at the peak of their careers. Some are serving God, while some are earning crores. Today we are going to tell you about an actress who has played many negative characters in TV. This 39-year-old actress started her career with the TV show 'Achanak 37 Saal Baad'. After tha,t she appeared in Kkusum. She has worked in many shows, including 'Viruddh', 'Sindoor Tere Naam', 'Laagi Tajhse Lagan', and 'Saath Phere'. This actress, who has been a part of Naagin, is now living happily with her husband and child. She is also expanding her company. How Aashka Goradia ended up making a cosmetic brand? Here we are talking about TV actress Aashka Goradia, who has worked in famous serials. She gained recognition in every household through her role as TV's daughter-in-law and a negative role. The actress was last seen on TV screen in the year 2019. However, in 2021, she surprised everyone by officially announcing her decision to leave the industry. The actress started working on her business venture in 2019. Now she has become a businesswoman who is running her own cosmetic brand successfully. Her brand name is Renne. She was supported in this work by two college friends, Priyanka Shah and Ashutosh Valani. In 2020, she started her beauty brand. What is the position of Aashka Goradia? The actress is the CMO and director of her own beauty brand. Actually, there are already many beauty and skin care products available in the market. But the actress has made her place by competing with everyone. However, she remains popular even after quitting acting. The actress, who became a mother some time ago, is seen giving full time to her child. How much does Aashka Gordia earn? However, Aashka Goradia is unmatched in terms of glamour. She often shares pictures of herself doing yoga with her husband. She herself is a fitness freak. Along with keeping herself fit, she also shares her yoga and gym session videos with people. Aashka's life is settled. She married American businessman Brent Goble. Now she is living a happy life. The special thing is that the actress's company had done a business of Rs 820 crore by the year 2022. This has increased to more than Rs 1200 crore till now.
