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India.com
an hour ago
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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
3 hours ago
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- 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
4 hours ago
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- 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.
Indian Express
7 hours ago
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- Indian Express
TV actor quit acting at her prime, started make-up company with Rs 50 lakh, now runs a Rs 1,200 crore beauty empire
Television actor Ram Kapoor recently stirred a debate by pointing out that small-screen stars like Sakshi Tanwar and Ronit Roy have built enough wealth to support four generations, thanks to their TV careers and wise investments. But beyond those success stories, one former TV actor took an entirely different path — exiting the industry at her prime to embark on a business journey that has since blossomed into a Rs 1,200 crore enterprise. That actor is Aashka Goradia, and here's a closer look at her transition from TV to entrepreneurship. Aashka began her career in television with the show Achanak 37 Saal Baad in 2002. She went on to star in various TV shows like Bhabhi and Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan. However, it was Ektaa Kapoor's show Kkusum in 2003 that made Aashka a household name. She was also a part of Ektaa's cult hit Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and featured in other popular shows like Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, Naagin, among others. After making a name in fiction shows, Aashka also participated in various reality TV shows like Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. Aashka appeared on the small screen for the last time in the 2019 show Daayan and as a contestant the same year on Kitchen Champion 5. After two decades in the industry, she formally announced her retirement from acting in 2021 to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. A year before she bid goodbye to acting, Aashka had launched her makeup brand Renee Cosmetics in 2018 in Ahmedabad. She co-founded the brand with Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani, who are also known for launching the men's grooming brand Beardo. In a post on LinkedIn, Aashka explained how her experience in the entertainment industry gave her a strong foundation in makeup, which she then transformed into a business venture. She had written, 'Being in the spotlight for years has taught me that makeup has the power to transform an individual. Driven by an unwavering passion, I chose a path towards a different horizon, one that would allow me to channel my creativity and vision in a profound way. And thus, RENÉE was born—a venture that sums up my entrepreneurial spirit and the essence of my artistic soul.' A post shared by Aashka Goradia Goble (@aashkagoradia) Renee was launched in 2018 as an internet-first brand, initially selling its products only online. The brand was launched with an initial investment of Rs 50 lakh and quickly expanded its digital footprint through retail platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, and Myntra. Over time, it established an offline presence also. The brand strategically priced its products to cater to women across age groups and geographies, especially targeting both Tier I and Tier II cities. Its competitive pricing made Renee a strong contender against established beauty brands like Lakmé, Maybelline, MyGlamm, and Sugar Cosmetics. Despite being a new player in a crowded beauty market and selling online initially, Renee hit Rs 100 crore in revenue within its first two years of launch, as per reports. Renee's success skyrocketed Aashka's personal net worth. According to Financial Express, the brand was valued between Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,400 crore in 2024 after raising Rs 100 crore in a funding round. Aashka has been a smart investor since the beginning of her career. In an earlier interaction, Aashka shared that she came to Mumbai at the age of 16 to become an actor. By the time she was 23, she had purchased her dream home in the city. She told 'When I bought my first house, I was 23 and at that time, owning a home was big thing. Looking back, it has turned out to be a wise investment, which has appreciated. Moreover, I am happy to have my own home. I came to Mumbai from Gujarat, when I was 16. Initially, I lived as a paying guest and then, in a rented house. Buying property is a huge investment in this city, as the property rates are sky-high. It is a dream come true for me.' A post shared by Aashka Goradia Goble (@aashkagoradia) Aashka tied the knot with her American boyfriend Brent Goble in 2017. They shifted to Goa in 2019, where Brent began teaching yoga at their studio. The couple welcomed their son in 2023 and have been living in Goa since then.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Renee Rapp hates being 'disrespected' by fans
Renee Rapp hates being "disrespected" by fans. The 25-year-old singer/actress was recently chased into an elevator by a group of rowdy followers when she was in the UK with her girlfriend Towa Bird and she admits it was a terrible experience which left her feeling very "upset". Renee told the Guardian newspaper: "To be honest, I kept my head down ... People running after you, into a f****** elevator bank – it's such weird behaviour. "I was so p*****, I was so upset. I was like: 'You don't get to chase my girlfriend and me – that's not fine'.' However, Renee accepts that she has to deal with unwanted attention by choosing a job in the public eye. She added: "I don't like to be disrespected, but I also understand that I've signed up for this s***, to an extent." In the interview, Renee credited her parents with instilling her with accountability and a strong work ethic which has served her well within the entertainment industry. She said: "I have phenomenal parents. They were just always like: 'Be accountable to yourself, to your friends, to people you don't know ...' There's no shame in being wrong, necessarily ... [What matter is being able to] look in the mirror." It comes after Renee - who starred in the 2024 Mean Girls movie and previously played Regina George in the Broadway musical based on the film - revealed her mom intentionally gave her a "pop star name" because she thought adding some "alliteration" could influence her daughter's long-term future. Speaking to Amy Poehler on the Good Hang podcast, Renee said of her name: "My mom chose my first and last name to be, well, okay, arguably chose my first and last name to both have [two letter R's]. "She was like, 'Alliteration, just in case she wants to be a pop star' before I was born." However, Renee insisted she is now thankful that her mom was so considered in her decision-making. She added: "I'm like, 'Thank you, God.'" Amy then replied: "She gave you a pop star name just in case, because Renee Rapp is a huge pop star name."
