In a landmark shift in India’s entertainment and wealth scene, Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club, becoming the richest actor ever recorded in the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Meanwhile, in the broader Indian context, Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top spot as the country’s richest individual.
Landmark Entry for Bollywood
As per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth is estimated at ₹12,490 crore, putting him squarely in the billionaire bracket for the first time. His wealth derives not only from box-office earnings but also from his business ventures, including Red Chillies Entertainment and his stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL franchise.
This milestone marks the first time any Bollywood actor has broken the billion-rupee mark in the Hurun listing. Warner, in recent years, the Forbes Celebrity 100 list already pegged Khan among India’s highest earners, but this is his boldest financial acknowledgement to date.
Bollywood’s Wealth League
Alongside Khan, other film personalities have featured prominently in the Hurun list:
- Juhi Chawla and family: Holding a net worth of ₹7,790 crore, Chawla has been dubbed India’s richest actress in 2025. Her wealth is largely tied to her stake in KKR and other businesses.
- Hrithik Roshan: With diversified interests including his HRX fitness brand, his net worth is estimated at around ₹2,160 crore.
- Karan Johar: His production house and other investments place him at ₹1,880 crore.
- Amitabh Bachchan: Making his debut on the 2025 list, the iconic actor’s assets (film productions, real estate) are valued at ₹1,630 crore.
Combined, these top five Bollywood personalities have a combined wealth of approximately ₹25,950 crore. Notably, prominent stars such as Salman Khan and Deepika Padukone did not make it to the top five in this ranking.
Indian Wealth Rankings: Ambani Leads Again
While celebrities are making headway, India’s overall wealth hierarchy continues to be dominated by industrial and business titans. Mukesh Ambani and his family have reclaimed the top position in the Hurun India Rich List 2025, with estimated assets worth ₹9.55 lakh crore, overtaking Gautam Adani and family.
Gautam Adani and his family follow in second place with a worth of ₹8.15 lakh crore. Additionally, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has risen into the top three, estimated at ₹2.84 lakh crore, making her India’s wealthiest woman in this survey.
The Hurun 2025 edition also spotlights a fresh wave of millionaires and billionaires from tech start-ups, including Aravind Srinivas (founder of Perplexity AI), Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha (co-founders of Zepto), among others. The list notes that over 1,687 individuals now possess net worths of at least ₹1,000 crore, an increase over previous years.
What It Signifies
The entry of Shah Rukh Khan into the billionaire ranks is not just a personal milestone. It shows how entertainment, branding, and strategic investment are increasingly blurring boundaries with mainstream business. His transformation from superstar actor to industrial-scale brand mirrors a broader shift: Bollywood is now a legitimate player in the realm of large-scale enterprise.
Yet, despite this symbolic breakthrough, top industrialists continue to command India’s wealth scale. Still, for a film star to match business magnates in net worth signals changing dynamics in how wealth is created and perceived in India today.
Anik Banerjee
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