Juhi Chawla: India's Richest Actress, Outshining Hrithik and Bachchan
Juhi Chawla, a former Miss India and 90s Bollywood actress, has become India’s richest actress with a net worth of ₹7,790 crore. Her wealth comes from real estate, strategic investments, and her stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise.
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According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Chawla and her family recorded a 69% increase in wealth over the past year. She now ranks at the top among female actors. Her earnings are led by her share in Knight Riders Sports, which has made her one of the most financially successful film stars outside cinema. Shah Rukh Khan remains the richest Indian actor with Rs 12,490 crore, followed by Hrithik Roshan at Rs 2,160 crore, Karan Johar at Rs 1,880 crore, and Amitabh Bachchan at Rs 1,630 crore.
The largest share of Chawla’s fortune comes from her stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the Indian Premier League’s most valuable franchises. She co-owns KKR with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Jay Mehta, through Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group. KKR’s value surged after their IPL 2024 title win. As per Houlihan Lokey’s IPL Brand Valuation Study (June 2024), the league’s value rose to Rs 1.45 lakh crore, with KKR valued at Rs 1,915 crore.
In 2024, her wealth was estimated at Rs 4,600 crore. Within a year, she added Rs 3,190 crore, securing her the 6th position among the top 10 self-made women in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.
Juhi Chawla started her acting career with Sultanat in 1986 and went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1990s and early 2000s. She featured in several popular films before appearing in fewer projects during the 2010s. Her last screen appearance was in Netflix’s Friday Night Plan (2023) with Babil Khan.
In the latest Hurun India Rich List, Shah Rukh Khan leads the film industry with a fortune of ₹12,490 crore, making him the richest Indian actor. He is followed by Juhi Chawla and her family, whose wealth is estimated at ₹7,790 crore. Despite not being as active in films as some younger actors, Chawla has emerged as the richest actress in the country.
Hrithik Roshan takes the third spot with a net worth of ₹2,160 crore, driven largely by the success of his lifestyle brand HRX. At number four is filmmaker Karan Johar, with his family’s fortune valued at ₹1,880 crore, thanks to the earnings of Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. The Bachchan family, with a combined net worth of ₹1,630 crore, stands fifth. This includes the wealth of Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor, do not feature in the top five. Leading actresses like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt are also missing. Even Yash Raj Films’ head Aditya Chopra does not appear in this year’s ranking.
The Hurun India Rich List is an annual report prepared by the Hurun Research Institute. The 2025 edition once again places Mukesh Ambani at the top as India’s wealthiest individual. Shah Rukh Khan’s valuation of around $1.4 billion also makes him one of the richest actors globally, with cinema remaining his primary source of income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest Indian actress according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025?
Juhi Chawla is the richest Indian actress with a net worth of ₹7,790 crore.
What are the main sources of Juhi Chawla's wealth?
Her wealth comes from real estate, strategic investments, and her ownership stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise.
How much did Juhi Chawla's wealth increase in the past year?
Her wealth increased by 69% over the past year, adding Rs 3,190 crore to her net worth.
Who are the top five wealthiest names in Bollywood according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025?
The top five wealthiest names in Bollywood are Shah Rukh Khan (₹12,490 crore), Juhi Chawla and her family (₹7,790 crore), Hrithik Roshan (₹2,160 crore), Karan Johar (₹1,880 crore), and the Bachchan family (₹1,630 crore).
What is the value of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as per Houlihan Lokey’s IPL Brand Valuation Study (June 2024)?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is valued at Rs 1,915 crore.
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