By Ayush Srivastava

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In Bollywood’s crowded galaxy of stars some names burn bright with just a few appearances. But imagine an actor who made a brief stop on that road and then quietly disappeared only to re-emerge elsewhere with a fortune that overshadows even the biggest names in show business today.
Who is this actor?
That actor is Girish Kumar who stepped into Bollywood in 2013 with Ramaiya Vastavaiya opposite Shruti Haasan a romantic film that got attention for its music and his fresh presence. He was even nominated at multiple debut award functions. But after a second film Loveshhuda (2016) flopped Girish chose to walk away from acting entirely.
From Screen to Boardroom
Girish didn’t vanish from the industry he pivoted for over three years. Born into the Taurani family whose names are synonymous with Tips Industries (a major music and entertainment company) he joined his father Kumar S. Taurani and uncle Ramesh S. Taurani in running their business empire. Today Girish serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Tips Industries helping steer its growth and strategy. The company has a massive presence as of mid‑2025 and its market capitalization is reported in the range of Rs 10000 crore.
Because of his stake and executive role Girish’s net worth is estimated at around Rs 2164 crore a figure that puts him ahead of many Bollywood leading actors. According to reports that makes him wealthier than Ranbir Kapoor Ranveer Singh Varun Dhawan and even superstar Aamir Khan.
More about Girish Kumar
Girish is married to his childhood sweetheart Krsna. The couple tied the knot in 2016 but they kept their marriage private for a year to avoid an impact on Girish’s image in the industry. They finally made it public in 2017 through announcements on social media. They have a child together reportedly a daughter and lead a relatively quiet family life in Mumbai.
Story Highlights
Girish Kumar debuted in Bollywood with Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013) but exited the industry after his second film Loveshhuda (2016) failed.
He is now the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Tips Industries a leading music and entertainment company founded by his family.
Girish’s estimated net worth is Rs 2164 crore reportedly making him wealthier than Ranbir Kapoor Ranveer Singh and even Aamir Khan.
He is married to his childhood sweetheart Krsna and they live a quiet low-profile life with their daughter in Mumbai.
Girish Kumar’s journey shows that stardom isn’t the only way to make it big in showbiz. While he may not have had a long acting career his shift into business turned out to be far more successful.