How does Bollywood’s Shilpa Shetty spend her US$18 million net worth? The Hungama 2 star splurges on luxury homes in Dubai and Mumbai, and high fashion by Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Dior
While Shilpa Shetty took a break from the big screen in 2008, the hiatus didn’t stop her remaining popular. The 45-year-old actress – who is finally, thankfully, returning to films this year – always continued to work outside acting. She launched popular yoga DVDs, a YouTube cooking channel that clocks 2.2 million subscribers, appeared as a reality show judge and turned into what few Bollywood actresses have sets their sights on after stepping back from the screen: an entrepreneur.
After tying the knot with British millionaire Raj Kundra in 2009, Shetty expanded her portfolio with a myriad of businesses: a successful fitness app, high-end restaurants and even a clothing line. Not only that, the mother-of-two cements her social media presence with an impressive 20 million Instagram followers (and counting). There she often shares family times, fitness regimes, diet menus and, of course, her luxurious lifestyle. From jet-setting to the Maldives to sharing sneak peeks of her multimillion-dollar home, Shetty embodies work-life balance like few others.
With an estimated net worth of US$18 million, how does Mrs Shetty-Kundra spend her hard-earned cash?
Her lavish house
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra live in one of the most expensive houses in Juhu, Mumbai, named Kinara. Her sea-facing home is estimated to be worth US$3.2 million, according to IBTimes India, with its blend of traditional design and modern architecture. From a spacious bar area to cosy balconies, her home also boasts a massive home gym adorned with art and gold chandeliers. And let’s not forget her expansive Zen garden where she often performs her morning yoga poses.
Her properties and travel
The Kundras also own a countryside home in Surrey, Britain, cheekily named “Raj Mahal” (translated as King’s Palace) by the media. The property’s prime location in St George’s Hill is close to homes of other celebrities like Elton John and Cliff Richard. And back in India, they also own a luxury duplex in the Supernova development in Noida, Mumbai, the tallest residential towers in northern India.
Although she has several lovely residences, Shetty is a travel bug at heart. On Instagram, we see her marvelling at Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji temple, passing by Mount Vesuvius in Italy and spending quality time in the breathtaking Maldives.
However, her favourite destination is Dubai, from where she has often shared family holiday pictures and was once owner of an apartment in the opulent Burj Khalifa, according to Architectural Digest India. Since then, she has exchanged her condo for a lavish beach villa in the Palm Jumeirah and an underwater suite at the Atlantis Dubai.
Her high-end fashion
Fashion is another extravagant item on her list. Shetty is often spotted in heels by Louis Vuitton or Saint Laurent’s Opyum. For handbags, the fashionista goes with the classics, like the Hermès Birkin, the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag and Alexander McQueen’s mini bag. She even has a customised Dior Book Tote bag with her initials “S.S.K.”
Her private jet use
With her busy schedule, the Dhadkan star also uses a private jet for film shoots, events and family meetups. During her interview with Mumbai Mirror, the diva said that she flew private to meet her daughter Samisha, born via surrogacy, for the first time. Shetty has often taken to Instagram to share pictures of her posed in front of her private jet.
Her investments
Last but not least, Shilpa Shetty is also a smart investor. It was recently revealed that she invested US$250,000 in Mamaearth, a start-up for baby care products. According to Business Insider, the start-up saw investors get back up to 20 times what they put in and raked in US$18.2 million from Sequoia India.
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- Her Insta feed is full of shots of Kyoto, Italy and the Maldives, as well as Dubai where she and hubby Raj Kundra used to have a duplex in the Burj Khalifa
- The couple also own a house the media branded the ‘Raj Mahal’ in St George’s Hill, Surrey, making them neighbours with Elton John and Cliff Richard