Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Anand Pandit and Farhan Akhtar have a business vision that transcends film production.There may be no business like show business, but today, many makers are expanding their entrepreneurial empires in more ways than one. Here are four go-getting producers who are known as much for their creative acumen as their business smarts:Shah Rukh KhanApart from being an iconic star for over 30 years, Shah Rukh Khan also boasts incredible business instincts. He is the co-chairman of the production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries. He is also the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders and the Caribbean Premier League team Trinbago Knight Riders. He was one of the first actors of his generation to venture in a structured way into production and founded his company Red Chillies VFX in 2006 as a full-fledged visual effects studio. Today it has a reported net worth of around Rs 500 crore, having worked on films like 'Chak De! India', 'Krrish 3', 'Don: The Chase Begins Again', 'Dostana', 'Fan', 'Zero', and 'Jawan', among many others.Salman KhanSalman Khan's stardom is self-evident and the superstar founded his own production company SKBH Productions in 2011. He is also a philanthropist who promotes humanitarian causes through his charity foundation, 'Being Human.' In 2012, he reportedly invested in an online travel company,Yatra.com and acquired a 5% stake. He also has stakes in real estate and fitness. He launched the Being Strong fitness equipment range in 2019, offering quality equipment including X-Tend, Dumbbells, Weight Pallets and Barbells. He has also cracked fashion merchandising via his popular clothing line ‘Being Human’.Ajay DevgnAjay Devgn has come a long way from the young action star who made a splash with 'Phool Aur Kaante' in 1991. He is today not just an acclaimed, multiple award-winning actor who has appeared in over 100 films but also a producer and an entrepreneur. This month, he also launched GlenJourneys, a 21-year-old Highland single malt Scotch whisky, in collaboration with Cartel Bros. After expanding his real estate portfolio with new commercial and residential spaces in Mumbai, he ventured into the construction business in 2010. He has reportedly also leased out a 3,455 sq ft office space in Andheri's Signature Tower and also invested in Panorama Studios International, a film production company that has backed movies like 'Omkara' (2006), 'Special 26' (2013), 'Drishyam' (2015), and many more.Anand PanditThe winner of Times Now's Most Promising Business Leader of Asia 2024-2025, Anand Pandit's passion for cinema equals his in-depth understanding of the real estate business. Today, he successfully runs his production company, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, as well as Lotus Developers, which has created many high-end real estate landmarks across Mumbai. Pandit joined showbiz in 2000 and since then has backed, produced and distributed many films such as 'Total Dhamaal' (2019), 'Sarkar 3' (2018) and many more. As a pan-Indian producer, he has produced films in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati, including features like 'Chehre' and 'The Big Bull'. He is also a philanthropist and supports the educational needs of underserved children. Farhan AkhtarRight from his first film, 'Dil Chahta Hai' (2001), Farhan Akhtar established himself in the industry as a creative force to be reckoned with. He also demonstrated a sharp business instinct very early and established the production company Excel Entertainment, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, in 1999 which has since then produced hits like 'Lakshya,' the 'Don' franchise, 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Fukrey', 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and many more. Excel has also made excellent OTT shows like 'Mirzapur', 'Made In Heaven', and 'Inside Edge'. Farhan has also invested in various startups, including the Bangalore-based EV manufacturer Ola Electric, Hocco Ice Cream, and Bira 91.