SRK to Abhishek Bachchan: 7 Bollywood Stars Who Own Sports Teams
Celebrities are now chasing their passions for nutrition, beverages, and styling aside from the spotlight and cameras. In the past few years, many have invested in sports, including cricket, badminton, football, and now even kabaddi. The film industry and sports have a relationship that extends beyond personal relationships. Be it SRK, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar, or Abhishek Bachchan, we have compiled a list of celebrities who owns sports franchises. Let’s check out the list;
Shah Rukh Khan
King Khan, aka Shah Rukh Khan, has multiple endorsement deals. He is also the founder of Red Chillies Entertainment, a production house. However, his most prevalent investment remains the IPL-based franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, which he has co-owned since its initial conception in 2008. Besides these, Khan already has sports teams in other countries, such as the Cape Town Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, and LA Knight Riders.
John Abraham
Actor John Abraham is widely known for endorsing healthy eating and fitness, which complements his passion for sports. He stepped into professional sports, investing in Northeast United FC. This prolific Guwahati-based ISL team embodies eight North East Indian states: Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram.
John has also started experimenting with various businesses, including his vodka brand Pure Wonder Abraham, a low-calorie ice cream brand NOTO, and a perfume and apparel line named John Abraham Seduction.
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar has always proudly displayed his Khiladi persona when performing action stunts in his films or on television. In 2017, he made a stake in the Bengal Warriors of the Pro-Kabaddi League. Before that, he invested in Khalsa Warriors.
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor is quite popular for playing football sports with his colleagues and buddies. The Brahmastra actor has regularly expressed his enthusiasm for sports and wishes to appear in movies with a sports theme. In keeping with this, he acquired a shareholding in Mumbai, Mumbai’s premier football league.
Tapsee Pannu
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Tapsee Pannu has portrayed numerous sports figures in films, including Rashmi Rocket, Saand Ki Aankh, and Soorma. Her most recent film sees her take on the role of Mithali Raj, an Indian cricketer, and captain of the national squad. Previously, Taapsee has also voiced her interest in sports. Now, the diva invested in a franchise badminton team Pune 7 Aces, in 2018, which contested in the 2018-2019 season of the Premier Badminton League.
Abhishek Bachchan
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Abhishek Bachchan seems to be a sports aficionado who has invested in many sports. He is the owner of the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League, and his team clinched the inaugural tournament. Junior Bachchan is also a co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, an Indian Super League franchise.
Preity Zinta
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Preity Zinta, the lady with the most wonderful dimple in Bollywood, co-owned an IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab, with Ness Wadia and others in the debut season of 2008. She was the only female owner of an IPL team at the time. Her passion for sports is evident, with the diva cheering on her team through its ups and downs.
