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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who disappeared from Bollywood after 2 films, now runs a company worth Rs 10,000 crore, is unrecognisable after 12 years, he is…
Every year, a new face is seen in films, some of which are hits or flops. Many new stars come to the Bollywood industry to try their luck, and some get lost in oblivion after earning a name and fame. Today, we will tell you about one such star kid who has appeared in two films. He disappeared from the industry and now runs a company worth crores. He shared the screen with Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti Haasan in his first film, and its songs were a superhit. This actor became anonymous after two films This actor made a special place in the hearts of the audience with his first film and made a great debut. We are talking about Girish Kumar, who debuted with the 2013 film 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. Girish, who turned from a Bollywood actor to a businessman, is the son of film producer and Tips Industry owner Ramesh Taurani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Girissh Kumar (@girishkumart) Girish Kumar's career came to a halt after just 2 films. After 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', the actor appeared in another movie named 'Loveshuda'. But, when both the films flopped badly at the box office, actor Girish said goodbye to acting and decided to do business. Girish Kumar started his acting career in 2013 with Prabhu Deva's romantic drama 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. A remake of the director's Telugu film 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana', this film also featured Shruti Haasan. The songs of this film were very much liked by the audience. However, Girish remained in the news due to his good looks. After quitting acting, he changed his look 36-year-old Girish Kumar is known for 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. Apart from Shruti Hassan, great stars like Sonu Sood and Prabhu Deva were seen with him in this film. The film proved to be a flop, but the actor's work was highly appreciated by the people. After the flop of 'Loveshuda', he said goodbye to the film world and started handling the tips industry as a producer. Recently, a video has surfaced in which he was unrecognisable. Talking about Girish Kumar's personal life, he married his childhood friend and girlfriend, Krishna Mangwani, in 2016, and now they also have a child.
India.com
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who made his debut with…, disappeared after giving two films, now has net worth more than Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, owns Rs 10,000 company, he is…
Every year, many newcomers arrive to pursue their fortunes in the Bollywood industry and although some stars gleam brilliantly, others fade into obscurity following a string of unsuccessful films. Today, we will discuss a star kid who, despite not achieving box office success with his two films as an actor, now leads a company valued at Rs 10000 crore. The Lost But Successful Starkid Here we are talking about Girish Kumar Taurani, the son of Kumar S. Taurani, managing director of Tips Industries Limited, and the nephew of renowned Bollywood producer Ramesh Taurani, who has backed many star-studded blockbusters. Similar to nearly all starkids, Girish Kumar aspired to be an actor. He debuted in Bollywood with film Ramaiya Vastavaiya, alongside Shruti Haasan, which premiered in July 2013. Helmed by Prabhu Deva, which was a remake of his own Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana and produced by his father Kumar S. Taurani, however, after its release, the movie performed poorly at the box office. Despite the setback, Girish did not lose hope. In 2016, he featured in Loveshhuda, helmed by Vaibhav Misra, alongside Navneet Kaur Dhillon. This movie also failed to perform well at the box office. Later, he featured in the third film, Collateral Damage, alongside actress Nivedita Bhattacharya, a short film highlighting an outdated practice in villages, which did not significantly affect his career. When Girish Decided To Leave The World Of Glitz and Glamour Following these repeated setbacks, Girish understood that acting was not his destined path. He left the film industry when he was 27. Nonetheless, his lack of success in acting did not prevent him from achieving success in Bollywood, which led him to join the family enterprise, Tips Industries, alongside his uncle. Reports indicate that Girish Kumar Taurani is currently the COO at Tips Industries, overseeing film production, distribution, and the music sector. As per Business Standard, the market valuation of Girish Kumar's firm, Tips Industry, exceeds Rs 10000 crores, which is more than many stars currently present in the industry. Girish Kumar's wealth is reported to be Rs 2,164 crores. Yet, he has now also turned into a family man. In 2016, he wed his childhood friend and girlfriend, Krishna Mangwani and they now have a child together. He currently resides in Mumbai with his family and enjoys his lavish and peaceful life.
News18
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Girish Kumar, The Ramaiya Vastavaiya Star, Makes Rare Appearance
Last Updated: Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers. In what left fans nostalgic, Girish Kumar was spotted out and about in the city. Paparazzi captured the actor when he was headed to a venue. While en route, Girish stopped for a moment to acknowledge the photographers stationed outside the venue and even interacted with them. Posing patiently for the paparazzi, Girish, with his infectious smile, reminded fans of the magic he created in Ramaiya Vastavaiya. The film marked Girish's Bollywood debut opposite Shruti Haasan. Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers. Take a look at the post here: The video featuring the actor transported fans back to the times when Girish marked his debut with Ramaiya Vastavaiya. A fan wrote, 'Bro gave one hit and disappeared (sic)," whereas another commented, 'He made our childhood so beautiful and memorable (sic)." Girish Kumar is the producer of Kumar S Taurani's son. In the Prabhu Deva directorial Ramaiya Vastavaiya, he starred opposite Shruti Haasan. Sonu Sood, Randhir Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, the late Vinod Khanna and others also played a key role in the film. A remake of the director's Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, the romantic drama's music was a hit while the film performed just average at the box office. As for Girish, he garnered critical acclaim for his performance, earning nominations for Best Debut or Newcomer at three awards shows. After Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Girish was seen in only one film – Loveshhuda. The romantic comedy, released in 2016, featured him alongside Navneet Kaur Dhillon. After the film failed at the box office, Girish decided to quit acting, bidding adieu to the entertainment world. After leaving his acting career, Girish decided to join his family business. He began assisting his father and uncle in running the Tips empire. Now, Girish serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at their company, a major film production, distribution, and music company. It is valued at Rs 4,700 crore. Following his transition from a leading actor to a behind-the-scenes role, he now focuses on the distribution of numerous high-profile films. These films include the Ponniyin Selvan series, Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas and other upcoming projects. First Published:
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Award for best thesis in analytical chemistry
The Prof. K. Girish Kumar Endowment Award for the best thesis in analytical chemistry will be presented to Manish Kumar, postdoctoral researcher, Faculty of Biosciences and Technologies for Agriculture, Food and Environment, at the University of Teramo, Italy, here on April 28, 2025. The award was instituted in honour of Prof. Girish Kumar, former head of the Department of Applied Chemistry at the Cochin University of Science and Technology. It includes a cash prize of ₹15,000 and citation, according to a communication.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Biradahalli panchayat wins climate action award
1 2 Hassan: Biradahalli, a remote village in the district, was honoured with the Climate Action Special Panchayat Award at Madhubani, Bihar, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. Panchayat development officer (PDO) HR Girish Kumar received the award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panchayat received Rs 75 lakh as the prize money for its intervention towards making the panchayat zero carbon . This gram panchayat, located in Sakaleshapur taluk on the Sakaleshapur-Belur road, has won several awards for its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and its pro-environmental initiatives. According to PDO Girish Kumar, the award money will be utilised for buying an e-auto for garbage disposal and other green initiatives in the village, including the adoption of solar power for more public utility buildings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One Simple Spray = Sharper, Clearer Sound in Seconds Stop Hearing Loss Learn More Undo This gram panchayat was selected for the award for successfully implementing various green initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. According to the PDO, they took up the task of shifting to renewable energy sources for daily needs three years ago. "Ours is a small village with an annual revenue of Rs 12 lakh. Our population is 4,145," he said. "Our work started with the installation of a solar rooftop on the panchayat building. Through this, we were able to bring down the monthly electricity bill from Rs 1,500 to Rs 600-700," he said. Currently, everything from the rain gauging centre to the fence, CCTV, internet, and post office in the village runs on solar power. Twenty solar high mast street lights and 190 solar lights have been installed to reduce electricity usage," he said. "Our next goal is to power the hospital and anganwadi with solar energy," he said. The village also banned single-use plastic to keep the environment clean. Other green initiatives, like the plantation of 1 lakh saplings, garbage segregation at the source, and scientific waste disposal, have now made the gram panchayat eco-friendly, explained officials.
