Meet famous television actress, Aashka Goradia, who left acting when she was at the peak of her career to build a cosmetic brand, Renee Cosmetics, worth Rs. 1,200 crores in just four years.
Aashka Goradia is one of the few actress-turned-entrepreneurs in our country. The stunning diva left acting when she was at the top of her career and dominating the television space. After being a part of the television industry for over 20 years, Aashka bid farewell to her acting career in April 2021.
There’s no denying that since Aashka Goradia's untimely exit, not just the telly world but her massive fanbase is missing her quite badly. However, the business world has welcomed her with open arms. Within a span of just four years, she has managed to lock horns with elite businesswomen like Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), Vineeta Singh (Sugar Cosmetics) and many more.
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The ever-gorgeous Aashka Goradia started her acting career in 2002 with the show, Achanak 37 Saal Baad. However, she got her first major project when she was signed for the show, Kkusum, in which she portrayed the character of ‘Kumud’.
After giving a stellar acting performance in Kkusum, Aashka Goradia got a lot of recognition and was cast in a series of famous television shows. The list includes the likes of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, Adaalat, Baal Veer, Naagin, Daayan, and many more.
Apart from being an exceptional actress, Aashka Goradia has also featured in a series of reality shows. The former actress participated as a contestant in shows like Jet Set Go, Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar, Mr. & Mrs. TV, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4, Bigg Boss 6, Nach Baliye 8, Kitchen Champion 5, and the list goes on.
Aashka Goradia's last appearance on television was in the year 2019 and she officially announced her retirement from acting in 2021. However, she started working on her business venture in 2019.
It was in 2020 when Aashka launched her makeup and beauty brand, Renee Cosmetics. The actress-turned-entrepreneur joined hands with her college friends, Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani, and together they launched Renee Cosmetics.
For the unversed, Aashka Goradia's business partners, Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani are also associated with the famous men’s grooming brand, Beardo. While Priyank Shah is the Co-founder and director of Beardo, Ashutosh is the Co-founder and CEO of Beardo.
Regarding their roles with Renee Cosmetics, Ashutosh and Priyank are the Co-founders, while Aashka is the Co-founder and Director.
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Even after quitting the glamour world, Aashka Goradia is still one of the most renowned divas in India. It is one of the reasons why in a span of just four years, her cosmetic brand, Renee Cosmetics, has managed to be worth around Rs. 1,200 crore. However, Aashka’s business partners, Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani’s expertise in building a cosmetic brand has also contributed immensely to their company’s success. For the uninitiated, Renee Cosmetics raised a whopping sum of Rs. 100 crore in its Series B round of funding. The funding round was led by the investors, Evolvence India and Edelweiss Group. The funding took Renne Cosmetics' valuation from Rs. 820 crore to Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 1,400 crore.
According to several reports, Renee Cosmetics has almost 200 products listed on its site and is also teamed up with the likes of Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart, and Myntra. Apart from this, Renee Cosmetics has 650 stores across India, which clearly speaks volumes about how this cosmetic brand is growing.
Aashka Goradia is happily married to the love of her life, Brent Goble, who is an American businessman. The two reportedly met in 2016 and dated for more than a year before tying the knot. Aashka and Brent got married on December 1, 2017, in a Christian wedding ceremony.
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The much-in-love couple, Aashka Goradia and Brent Goble, also had a traditional Hindu wedding on December 3, 2017. After some years of their happy married life, Aashka got pregnant with their first child. It was in May 2023 when Aashka announced that she was expecting, and it delighted her massive fanbase.
Aashka Goradia and Brent Goble are one of the hottest couples in India. The lovebirds never skip a chance to win hearts for their drool-worthy chemistry and raising the temperature with their bold and cosy pictures. One look at their respective Instagram handles, and you’ll fall in love with this couple, who always give pure couple goals with their lovely pictures.
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