Several Bollywood actresses have taken the plunge into film production, not only starring in but also backing projects they believe in. Here’s a list of prominent Bollywood actresses who have turned producers:
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1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Production House: Purple Pebble Pictures
Notable Productions: The Sky Is Pink (2019), Ventilator (Marathi, 2016), Pahuna (Nepali, 2018), Paani (2024)
Priyanka Chopra launched Purple Pebble Pictures to support regional cinema and fresh talent. She has produced films in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, and other regional languages.
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2. Anushka Sharma
Production House: Clean Slate Filmz
Notable Productions: NH10 (2015), Pari (2018), Bulbbul (2020), Paatal Lok (2020)
Anushka Sharma co-founded Clean Slate Filmz with her brother Karnesh Sharma and has backed critically acclaimed projects, particularly focusing on unconventional and bold storytelling.
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3. Deepika Padukone
Production House: KA Productions
Notable Productions: Chhapaak (2020), 83 (2021)
Deepika Padukone ventured into production with her film Chhapaak, where she not only played the lead role but also took on the responsibility of telling socially relevant stories.
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4. Kangana Ranaut
Production House: Manikarnika Films
Notable Productions: Tiku Weds Sheru (2023), Emergency
Kangana Ranaut launched Manikarnika Films to explore unconventional and bold cinema. Her production debut, Tiku Weds Sheru, was an Amazon Prime film, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
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5. Kriti Sanon
Production House: Kathha Pictures
Notable Productions: Do Patti
Kriti Sanon recently ventured into production with Do Patti, which also stars Kajol. The film marks Kriti’s first project as a producer and is set to release on Netflix.
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6. Alia Bhatt
Production House: Eternal Sunshine Productions
Notable Productions: Darlings (2022), Jigra (2024)
Alia Bhatt made her production debut with the dark comedy Darlings, a film co-produced with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.
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7. Twinkle Khanna
Production House: Mrs. Funnybones Movies
Notable Productions: Pad Man (2018)
Twinkle Khanna’s production house, Mrs. Funnybones Movies, was behind the socially impactful film Pad Man, which dealt with menstrual hygiene and was both a critical and commercial success.
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8. Dia Mirza
Production House: Born Free Entertainment (Co-founded with Sahil Sangha)
Notable Productions: Love Breakups Zindagi (2011), Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Dia Mirza ventured into production with her banner Born Free Entertainment, which she later dissolved. She has produced light-hearted, socially relevant films.
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9. Juhi Chawla
Production House: Dreamz Unlimited (Co-founded with Shah Rukh Khan)
Notable Productions: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), Chalte Chalte (2003), Paheli (2005)
Juhi Chawla co-founded Dreamz Unlimited with Shah Rukh Khan and produced several films under this banner, contributing to Bollywood’s romantic and experimental cinema.
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These actresses have expanded their horizons beyond acting, taking creative control and pushing for diverse narratives in Indian cinema.
