Amitabh Bachchan's Fortune: Who Will Inherit His Massive Wealth?
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been a prominent figure in the Hindi film industry since the 1970s, has an estimated net worth of ₹1,600 crore, according to the Hurun Rich List 2024. The actor has two children—Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. In a 2011 interview with Rediff, Big B revealed that his wealth would be equally divided between his son and daughter after his death.
In a 2011 interview, Amitabh Bachchan had said, 'When I die, whatever little I have will be equally divided between my daughter and my son—there is no differentiation.' He further added, 'Jaya and I decided on that a long time ago. Everybody says that the girl is paraya dhan, she goes to her husband's house, but in my eyes, she is our daughter; she has the same rights Abhishek has.' This decision reflects his modern and egalitarian views on inheritance and family.
Apart from his massive earnings from movies, the actor has invested in several companies and business ventures. He has invested in Just Dial, Ziddu, Stampede Capital, Ujaas Energy, Eduisfun, Macmerise Celfie, and Fineotex Chemicals. Bachchan also owns or co-owns various brands and a sports team, the Singapore Slammers in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). Additionally, he frequently invests in property.
Bachchan's iconic residence, Pratiksha, in Mumbai's Juhu is estimated to be worth around ₹50 crore. He co-owns a property in Juhu's Kapol Housing Society with Abhishek. The actor owns residences at Oberoi Seven in Goregaon, Mumbai, worth ₹20 crore and ₹9.5 crore respectively. His real estate portfolio extends to Ayodhya, Pawna, Pune, and even France. He also owns several luxury cars.
These investments and properties highlight the extensive and diverse wealth of one of Bollywood's most iconic figures. The equal division of his fortune between his children underscores his commitment to fairness and family values.
