Ever wondered what happens when a TV star swaps the spotlight for a startup dream?
Meet Aashka Goradia—once a beloved face on Indian television, now the co-founder of a ₹1,200 crore beauty brand that's changing the game. 👑✨
📺 Her Journey: From Small Screen Star to Startup Sensation
You’ve definitely seen her before—Kkusum, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Naagin, and reality shows like Bigg Boss 6, Nach Baliye, and Khatron Ke Khiladi.
🎭 For almost two decades, Aashka ruled Indian TV.
But in 2021, she made a shocking move—she retired from acting.
Why? Because she had a bigger dream. 💥
💄 Birth of Renee Cosmetics: A Dream in a Lipstick Tube
Behind the scenes, Aashka had always been passionate about makeup. Years of on-screen work made her realize makeup isn’t just about beauty—it's about:
✨ Confidence
🎨 Creativity
💃 Self-expression
So, in 2018, she co-founded Renee Cosmetics along with two sharp minds—Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Valani (also the brains behind Beardo).
💰 Initial investment? Just ₹50 lakh.
📈 Fast forward a few years…
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Partnered with Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart, Myntra
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Online-first strategy
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Creative influencer marketing
🔥 By 2021: ₹100 crore in revenue
🚀 By 2024: Valued at ₹1,200–₹1,400 crore!
🧘♀️ Life After Stardom: Peace, Purpose, Parenthood
In 2019, Aashka and her American husband Brent Goble moved to Goa. They opened a yoga studio, started living a peaceful life, and welcomed their son in 2023. 👶🌴
She didn’t just change her career—she reinvented her life.
Fun Fact:
🏡 She bought her first home in Mumbai at age 23—long before her startup success!
👩💼 Aashka Today: CMO, Director & Brand Strategist at Renee
Now, she’s not just a founder—she’s the Chief Marketing Officer and Director at Renee Cosmetics, leading:
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Brand building
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Collaborations
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Innovation & creative storytelling
💬 Aashka proves one thing:
“Reinvention is the ultimate power move.”
💭 Final Thoughts
Aashka Goradia’s story isn’t just inspiring—it's proof that:
✅ You can pivot
✅ You can grow
✅ You can build your own empire
So next time someone says TV actors fade away, tell them about Aashka Goradia—the woman who turned “Lights, Camera, Action” into Lipsticks, Branding & Billion-Rupee Dreams. 💋🚀
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