It is not unusual for filmmakers to launch their children with home productions, but now, even star spouses seem equally interested in familial ventures. In some instances, directors are making films under their own banner instead of approaching other production houses. hitlist takes a look at some celebs who are mixing personal and professional for showbiz’s sake....

Sridevi, who made her Bollywood comeback with English Vinglish (2012), has acted in Boney’s earlier films like Mr India (1987), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) and Judaai (1997)

For hubby dearest
Buzz doing the industry rounds suggests Imran Khan’s wife Avantika Malik will turn producer with a film starring her hubby. Now that their daughter Imaara is nine months old, Avantika, who was on a long maternity break, has apparently been taking narration sessions, reading scripts and shortlisting them. For those who don’t know her connection with the moviemaking business, Avantika’s mom, Vandana Malik, is associated with a major film production studio.