Many Bollywood actors have branched out into side business; either it was a need or just a desire. All that glitters in this glam world is always surrounded by risk and failures may toss their career anytime. Like us, even celebs look out for plan B and won’t let their eggs risk in one basket.
It won’t be overstating to say, that the celebrities undertaking into the business because they do not want to economically depend on success or failure of their films. Talking about the kind of corporate most of the stars have ventured into is pubs and restaurant. As the actors come from the attraction background, they find a restaurant and pubs to be kind of their business. Arjun Rampal, Dino Morea, Sushmita Sen, cricketers like Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar among others, are successful restaurateurs.
Here are the top 8 popular restaurants that are owned by limelight celebrities:
LAP- The Club by Arjun Rampal
Lap – The most glitzy pub in Delhi is owned by Daddy movie actor Arjun Rampal. The Lap was established in 2009 and everything about this resto-bar is lavishing and extraordinary. The interiors and furniture are done by Gauri Khan and designer Rohit Bal. The bar opens at 11 pm and the party goes on till morning. Definitely, one needs to bender a huge amount and it’s not one for the budget conscious.
Crepe Sation Cafe by Dino Morea
Dino Morea along with his brother started Crepe Station, Mumbai with an aim to cater European delicacies and have growing chains across India.
H2O – The Liquid Lounge by Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty owns H2O in Mumbai, the places cosy, comfortable and affordable. One of the favourite places of Bollywood stars to chill and hang out.
The Elbow Room – Chunky Pandey
The quirky comedian of Bollywood owns The Elbow Room, Mumbai. It has an exotic choice of dishes prepared right in front of you. It also has got the best BBQ. The interior of the restaurant inside gives a British pub kind of feeling.
Sourav’s: The Food Pavilion by Sourav Ganguly
The Prince of Calcutta is someone who never bores you. If you’re not good enough of him on the cricket field, you sure do have a place to get personal with the Maharaja of Indian Cricket. Situated in Park Street in Kolkata you will get continental along with Indian and American cuisine. You can use the bar if you wish to. The Indian cuisines are the best which you must try once you are here.
Tendulkar’s World by Sachin Tendulkar
The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar’s restaurant ‘Tendulkar’s World’ is all about him from the different walks of his life. Once you walk inside, it’s like a huge museum where you find the walls full of pictures of the Little Master in action. The decadent restaurant serves you cuisines from all over the world. Trust me, the food will keep you diverted for a while – it is that tasty.
Asha’s by Asha Bhonsle
The mythical singer Asha Bhonsle does not only please you with her melodious voice, but she also serves it up just right. Asha’s is the first celebrity Indian restaurant, which started not only in India but overseas too, across 6 countries including Birmingham. They also have an adjoining bar and serve the best Indian cuisines. While you are outside India, there is no better option to get a taste of your home but at Asha’s.
Eleven’s by Kapil Dev
He was the first World Cup winning captain of India – need we say more about Kapil Dev? Eleven’s is his swanky restaurant located in Patna which spells class in every corner. Tasty dishes and a wonderful ambience will bring you back every time after you’ve visited it once. The cuisine is strictly Asian. The bar and lounge are fine too. Do visit to get a taste of class – Kapil paaji style.
