Highlights:
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Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth reaches approximately £1.04 billion, marking his entry into the billionaire club.
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Tops the Hurun India Rich List for Bollywood actors.
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Wealth primarily driven by Red Chillies Entertainment and IPL franchise ownership.
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Global real estate holdings and luxury lifestyle complement his business ventures.
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire club for the first time, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025. With a net worth of around £1.04 billion, Khan now ranks as the wealthiest Bollywood actor, reflecting his success as both a performer and entrepreneur.
Khan’s rise from modest beginnings in Delhi to international stardom is well known. His business ventures, including film production, sports ownership, and lifestyle investments, have been key to reaching billionaire status.
Red Chillies Entertainment: The Backbone of Wealth
Much of Khan’s fortune comes from Red Chillies Entertainment, which he co-founded in 2002. The company has produced numerous commercially successful films and expanded into visual effects, animation, and digital media. Red Chillies now employs over 500 people and is considered one of India’s leading production houses.
“The company was always about creating quality cinema while embracing technology,” industry insiders say. “Khan’s vision and persistence have made it a business as well as a creative hub.”
Sports Ventures and Global Assets
Khan also owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League. KKR has become one of the league’s most valuable franchises, contributing to both financial gains and a strong cultural presence.
In addition to cinema and sports, Khan owns luxury properties around the world. His Mumbai home, Mannat, is valued at approximately £16.7 million. He also owns properties in London, Beverly Hills, Dubai, and a farmhouse in Alibaug. His car collection includes a Bugatti Veyron (£1 million), Rolls-Royce Phantom (£790,000), and Bentley Continental GT (£273,000). These assets reflect his global lifestyle and complement his business ventures.
Bollywood’s Wealth Landscape
The Hurun India Rich List 2025 highlights a trend of actors turning fame into financial empires. Following Khan are Juhi Chawla and family (£649 million), mainly from Knight Riders Sports; Hrithik Roshan (£180 million) from his fitness brand HRX; Karan Johar (£156 million) of Dharma Productions; and Amitabh Bachchan and family (£136 million) from various investments.
A Personal Perspective
Despite his wealth, Khan remains grounded. Close collaborators say his happiness comes from family and the joy of creating stories that connect with people rather than material possessions. His rise to billionaire status illustrates how creativity, perseverance, and business acumen can intersect, serving as an example for aspiring actors and entrepreneurs.
Shah Rukh Khan’s entry into the billionaire club marks a milestone in his career, showing how a film star can evolve into a global business figure while highlighting the opportunities for success beyond the silver screen.
