Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan To Ryan Reynolds, 5 Celebs Who Have Turned Their Passion For Sports Into Business

From Bollywood to Hollywood, stars have built powerful business empires alongside their acting careers.

Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan To Ryan Reynolds

These celebrities have shown that their talents extend far beyond the big screen. From Bollywood to Hollywood, stars like Abhishek Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and Will Smith have built powerful business empires alongside their acting careers.

Celebs Who Owns Sports Teams

With sharp instincts, strategic investments, and bold entrepreneurial moves, they’ve proven they’re just as savvy in boardrooms as they are in front of the camera. Whether launching successful ventures or acquiring stakes in major brands, these actors have redefined what it means to be a star in today’s entertainment and business worlds. Here’s how they did it.

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan Jaipur Pink Panthers

Abhishek Bachchan owns the Jaipur Pink Panthers team in the Pro Kabaddi League. Under his leadership, the team has not only won titles but also brought kabaddi into the mainstream. He made a foray into the world of cricket earlier this year by becoming co-owner of the European T20 Premier League. The new franchise cricket league will have teams from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, and is set to begin soon.

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK Kolkata Knight Riders

Shah Rukh Khan co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With its massive fan base, merchandise empire, and league wins, KKR is one of the most profitable and well-known cricket franchises.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds AFC

Ryan Reynolds along with actor friend Rob McElhenney, bought Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club, in 2020. Their ownership journey has been the subject of a hit docuseries, bringing global attention to the club and reinvigorating its fortunes on and off the pitch.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson XFL

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson co-owns the XFL, an American football league, which he acquired with business partners after its shutdown. Johnson is currently working on reshaping the league to offer more opportunities for emerging athletes and redefining fan engagement.

Will Smith

Will Smith Philadelphia 76ers

Will Smith is a minority owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown NBA team. Smith also uses his platform to promote youth sports and inspire future athletes.

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Manisha Karki

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