Chennai: Yoga and wellness start-up Sarva has announed that Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, and his wife, Mira Kapoor have invested in the firm.
A release said the duo join an investor list that comprises Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Malaika Arora, chief executive of Pi Capital, David Giampaolo, founder, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Mark Mastrov and former chairman and CEO, MTV Networks Int’l, Bill Roedy, among others.
The brainchild of yogi-turned-entrepreneur, Sarvesh Shashi, Sarva aims to have 500 brick and mortar studios by 2022, stated the firm. The brands recent announcement of a strategic partnership with OYOTownhouses is a step in this direction, it added.
Shahid Kapoor said, “My personal journey with fitness and wellness began over two decades ago when I was a fresh-faced teenager. Over the years, Ive witnessed the benefits of fitness and holistic living first-hand so when I met Sarvesh, we could instantly connect to his vision for Sarva. Today, stress, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and obesity are real challenges that so many individuals are grappling with. Through Sarva, Mira and I want to actively work towards improving the quality of life of people who need an intervention.”