Actors who turned producers and directors following their passion for films

Ritesh Deshmukh debuted as a director for the romantic movie  Ved ( 2022 ).

Actress Alia Bhatt launched her own production company 'Eternal Sunshine Productions' and also starred in its debut production Darlings

Kartik Aaryan after the smashing success of his past few films, turned producer for his film Shehzada

Taare Zameen Par marked Aamir Khan's debut as director, the actor has already turned producer with the movie Lagaan back in 2001.

Shah Rukh Khan had marked his debut as producer way back in 2000 with the movie Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.

Anushka Sharma co-produced movies such as Bulbbul and Pari under the production company Clean Slate Filmz, she is no busy focusing on her acting career.

Salman Khan jumped onto the production bandwagon in 2011 with the movie Chillar Party

Deepika Padukone turned producer with Meghna Gulzar's film on acid attack survivors Chhapaak in 2020