The entertainment industry has seen several familiar faces take their interests beyond films, television and fashion and into the world of food. From actors and filmmakers to designers, these celebrities have added cafés and restaurants to their growing list of work outside the screen. Here is a look at some of the names who have made their mark in the food scene.
Gauri Khan
Gauri Khan has built a successful career as a designer and producer, while also exploring her passion for food and dining. Her association with Torii brings together her eye for design and her interest in creating an experience beyond her work in entertainment. It also adds another dimension to the many creative spaces she has explored over the years.
Karan Johar
Karan Johar has expanded his work beyond filmmaking and production, exploring several spaces connected to lifestyle and entertainment. His restaurant Neuma adds food and dining to his long list of interests outside cinema. Known for his distinctive aesthetic, Johar brings the same sense of style to his work away from films.
Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey is now taking his journey beyond acting and production with plans to expand Musafir Cafe. Following the success of his first production and the love received for his portrayal of Chander, he is reportedly set to open two new cafés in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The spaces are currently under construction and are also expected to include artist residency rooms, taking the idea of Musafir Cafe beyond the screen and into the real world.
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Mona Singh
Mona Singh has added a new side to her career, which has spanned television and films over the years. Her restaurant Kona Kona marks her entry into the food space and gives her another avenue to explore outside acting. The move comes as she continues to take on new opportunities beyond her work on screen.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra has taken her connection with Indian food to an international audience through her New York restaurant SONA. Although she later stepped away from the restaurant, the project became another notable chapter in her life beyond acting. It also reflected her interest in bringing elements of Indian culture and food to audiences overseas.
Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty has been associated with the restaurant business for several years, making it a familiar part of his life outside films. His restaurant H2O was among the ventures that established his presence in Mumbai's food scene. The actor has continued to explore different business interests alongside his long-running career in cinema.
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty has built a diverse career across films, fitness and wellness, while also making her presence felt in the food scene. Her association with Bastian has added restaurants to her list of work outside acting. Over the years, she has continued to explore different interests alongside her career in entertainment.
FAQs
Q1: Which restaurant is owned by Gauri Khan?
A: Gauri Khan co-owns and designed Torii, a progressive Pan-Asian fine dining restaurant located in Pali Hill, Bandra/Khar, Mumbai.
Q2: Does Priyanka Chopra still own the restaurant SONA in New York?
A: Priyanka Chopra co-founded the Indian fine dining restaurant SONA in New York City in 2021, but she officially stepped away from her partnership with the restaurant in 2023.
Q3: What is Vikrant Massey's connection to Musafir Cafe?
A: After playing Chander in the Netflix series Musafir Cafe, Vikrant Massey is expanding the fictional concept into real life by opening two Musafir Cafés featuring artist residency spaces in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.