
Meet actor who is flop in Bollywood, but superhit in business, his net worth is three times more than Ranbir Kapoor, his name is...., not Vivek Oberoi
This actor made his Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne'. After this, he worked in films like 'Main Hoon Na', 'Shabd', 'Das', 'Fight Club', 'Mission Istanbul', and 'Yuvraj. By now, you would have understood that we are talking about Zayed Khan.
Zayed has been a part of commercially successful films which includes Main Hoon Na (2004) being a notable hit. Some of his other films, which did well at the box office, are Dus (2005), Shaadi No. 1 (2005), Blue (2009), and Anjaana Anjaani (2010). He was last seen in the film 'Haasil' in 2017. After this, he distanced himself from acting and completely devoted himself to business. What Business Does Zayed Khan Do?
After quitting acting, Zayed Khan channelised his entire attention on business. He became a successful enterprenur and started investing in many businesses as well asstart-ups. He used his business management skills to earn money in the business field. Zayed Khan's Net Worth
According to media reports, Zayed Khan's net worth has reached approximately Rs 1500 crore, surpassing that of some prominent Bollywood actors, including Ranbir Kapoor whose estimated net worth is Rs 345 crore, Ranveer Singh with an estimated net worth of Rs 245 crore and Prabhas who reportedly has a estimated net worth Rs 241 crore).
While Zayed hasn't publicly shared details about his business, it is clear that the business significantly contributes to his net worth
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