From quitting the TV industry to building a Rs 1200 crore business: Aashka Goradia’s inspiring journey

Aashka Goradia, who was once a popular TV face, is now a successful entrepreneur with over Rs 1200 crore valuation of her business. The actress has often inspired many with her journey in the industry. From buying her own house at 23 to quitting the TV industry and more, a look at her journey:-

Aashka Goradia was once a household name, captivating audiences with her performances in many TV shows. She began her acting journey in 2002 with Achanak 37 Saal Baad. She won many hearts with her role in the show and later went on to star in popular shows like Kkusum, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, and many more. She has also won hearts with reality shows like Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 4.

After gaining major popularity with various television and reality shows, Aashka took a bold step to leave the TV industry and fulfil her entrepreneurial dream. In 2021, at the peak of her popularity, Aashka announced that she had made an exit from the TV industry to pursue a new passion: entrepreneurship.

Aashka’s love for makeup was something that fans knew, and she wanted to build a business out of the same. After a lot of hard work and persistence, she co-founded a cosmetics brand in 2018 alongside entrepreneurs Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani.

Aashka’s cosmetic brand has an approximate valuation of Rs 1200 crore. Moreover, she earns through social media, her yoga studio with her husband in Goa, and much more. Her net worth is reportedly somewhere between Rs 1200–1500 crore.

For Aashka, leaving television wasn’t just a career decision; it was a complete lifestyle shift. She moved to Goa in 2019 with her husband, Brent, who is an American yoga instructor. The couple also launched a yoga studio and now enjoy life there. They welcomed their son in 2023.

Starting with an initial investment of around ₹50 lakh, her brand quickly gained momentum as an online-first beauty label. Within just two years, Renee had surpassed ₹100 crore in revenue, according to reports. By 2024, Financial Express reported the brand’s valuation at an impressive ₹1,200–₹1,400 crore after a major funding round.

Even before her entrepreneurial journey, Aashka had made smart financial choices. In an interview, she revealed that she purchased her first home in Mumbai at the age of 23. She is currently enjoying her life in Goa with her husband and son.