New Delhi:
The 2024 Hurun India Rich List is out and features several celebrities including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan. The Hurun India Rich List, released on Thursday, is an annual ranking compiled by the Hurun Report that tracks and evaluates the wealth of India’s richest individuals and families. It offers a snapshot of economic life and the success stories of those who have amassed significant wealth in various industries. Shah Rukh Khan has made an impressive debut in the 2024 Huru India Rich List, amassing Rs 7,300 crore at the age of 58.
As the owner of reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and head of his film production company Red Chillies Entertainment, SRK has established himself as a formidable figure in both sports and entertainment. . He has 44.1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and 47.4 million on Instagram, making him one of the most followed members on the list.
Shah Rukh Khan’s recent cinematic achievements have been instrumental in his financial standing. After a gap of four years, he made a grand comeback with Pathaan, which earned Rs 543.09 crore domestically and Rs 1,055 crore worldwide. His subsequent release Jawan surpassed its predecessor to gross Rs 640.25 crore in India and Rs 1,160 crore worldwide. Movie DunkDirected by Rajkumar Hirani, the film also contributed to his success, grossing Rs 227 crore in India and Rs 454 crore worldwide.
After SRK, the list includes actor Juhi Chawla and her family, who have accumulated Rs 4,600 crore. The actor, who co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with SRK, ranks second among Bollywood stars. At the third position is actor Hrithik Roshan with a net worth of Rs 2,000 crore. His wealth is bolstered by his successful sports brand HRX, and he ranks second in social media following with 32.3 million followers on X.
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is at number four on the list with a wealth of Rs 1,600 crore, largely from their diversified investments. The actor was last seen Lime 2898 AD. Dharma Productions’ versatile host, actor, producer and director Karan Johar secures the fifth position with a net worth of Rs 1,400 crore.
Karan Johar’s film on the work front Killreleased in July, was well received by both fans and critics. He also announced Dhadak 2 last month. The film is backed by Karan Johar, Umesh KR Bansal, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Meenu Arora and Somen Mishra under the banners of Zee Studios, Dharma Productions and Cloud 9 Pictures. Dhadak 2 based on the 2018 Tamil film Pariyerum Perumalwhich starred Kayal Anandhi and Kathir.
Now he is ready to produce Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Starring Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. He is also producing an untitled project with Kartik Aaryan.
