KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire ranks, with his net worth estimated at US$1.4 billion as of October 1, according to The Indian Express, citing the Hurun India Rich List 2025.
The 59-year-old actor, often dubbed the “Badshah of Bollywood,” saw his fortune rise sharply from US$870 million last year. He is now ranked among the world’s highest-paid actor, the report said.
While Khan’s decades-long acting career has been a major factor, The Indian Express reported that much of his wealth comes from Red Chillies Entertainment, his production company.
The studio has produced several box-office hits and popular web series, and is also active in digital content, visual effects, and location licensing.
According to the report, other key contributors to his wealth include his majority stake in the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders, high-profile brand endorsements, and a substantial portfolio of luxury real estate in India and abroad.
Among his most prized assets is Mannat, his heritage residence in Mumbai, estimated at US$24 million. He also owns properties in New Delhi, Mumbai, London’s Park Lane, and Beverly Hills.
His garage includes a Rolls-Royce Phantom worth around US$1.1 million and a Bugatti Veyron valued at US$1.4 million, along with a fleet of BMWs, Audis, Range Rovers, and Bentleys.
The Hurun list placed Khan well ahead of other Indian entertainers in terms of wealth.
His Kolkata Knight Riders business partner Juhi Chawla and her family ranked second with US$935 million, while Hrithik Roshan came in third at US$259 million, largely due to his fitness and lifestyle brand HRX.
Karan Johar, through Dharma Productions, followed with US$225 million, and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and his family rounded out the top five with US$195 million, attributed to acting projects, endorsements, investments, and property holdings.
