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India.com
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood's most unsuccessful actor, never became a star, gave 0 hits, still has net worth of Rs 2146 crore, he is..., his last film was...
In the world of glitz and glamour, as easy as it is for someone to earn name and fame, it is equally fast to lose all of that. There have been times when an actor started their journey in the industry, did only three to four films, and then vanished. However, have you ever heard of an actor who did only three films—one of which was a hit—and then decided to quit the industry? Despite quitting acting, this actor has a reported net worth of Rs 2,164 crore! Yes, you read that right! Scroll down to read his name. During the 2010–2015 era, when actors like Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha made their debut, another face who also joined the race was Ramaiya Vastavaiya star Girish Kumar. For his first film Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Girish shared the screen space with legendary actor Kamal Haasan's daughter, Shruti Haasan. And Girish Kumar is the actor we have been talking about, who, despite doing just three films, today owns assets worth Rs 2,164 crore. How Is Girish Kumar's Net Worth So High? Girish debuted with the 2013 film Ramaiya Vastavaiya. Made for Rs 38 crore, the movie managed to mint Rs 38.34 crore worldwide, which is roughly the same as the budget. This led the film to be considered a flop. However, though the movie didn't do well, Girish grabbed netizens' attention for his role as Ram. He even earned nominations for Best Debut. His second film, Loveshhuda (2016), failed to replicate the success of his debut. After the film received a lukewarm response both critically and commercially, Girish gradually stepped away from the film industry and never returned to the screen. Girish, who is the son of famous producer Kumar S. Taurani and nephew of Ramesh S. Taurani, decided to join his father's business—Tips Industries. He now serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO), which has contributed to his net worth significantly. From Stardom to Strategy According to a media report, Tips Industries' market capitalisation stood at Rs 8,533.4 crore in June 2025. And Girish's personal net worth has been reported as Rs 2,164 crore, which is apparently more than many leading Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Indian music is a soft power with potential to woo global audiences'
Mumbai: Indian Pop—or I-Pop—isn't just having a moment but may be on the verge of going global in a big way. That was the big takeaway from a panel on 'How Music Can Amplify India's Global Identity' on Day Three of the first-ever World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Artistes and music industry voices said Indian music is increasingly being seen as a soft power force with real potential to connect with international audiences. The panel featured singer Amruta Fadnavis, Tips Industries' Kumar Taurani, playback singer Asees Kaur, music industry veteran Ralph Simon, and Spotify India MD Amarjit Batra. The group discussed how music can act as soft power and why Indian pop is well placed to catch the ears and hearts of global listeners. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Backing that up with numbers, Batra shared findings from Spotify's Loud & Clear report, released last March. In 2024 alone, Indian artists were discovered over 11.2 billion times by first-time listeners across the world—a 13% rise from the previous year. "This shows that there is a lot of interest in Indian artistes, even in other countries," he said, adding that even within India, the focus has largely shifted to homegrown music. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Amruta Fadnavis made a strong case for Indian pop's global potential. "The success of K-Pop and J-Pop shows how a country's music can serve as soft power and spark international interest in its culture," she said. "Indian Pop has the same potential," she said pointing to Nattu Nattu and Jai Ho as examples of Indian songs that have already made waves internationally. Singer Asees Kaur shared how her performance at London's O2 Arena hit home. "The love and energy from the crowd felt just like it does here," she said. "Indians as well as foreigners, you could see everyone connecting with the songs in their own way." Her experience points at a bigger shift. Between 2019 and 2023, streams of Indian artistes in global markets shot up by over 2,000%, according to Spotify. Ralph Simon, a pioneer of mobile music and fondly known as 'the father of the ringtone', credited this rise to the distinct voice and rootedness of Indian artistes. He namechecked talents like Hanumankind, Shankar Mahadevan, and Arijit Singh for creating music that stays true to Indian culture while still sounding global. "India is right on the cusp of the golden era of music," he said.
