Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club, with his net worth now pegged at $1.4 billion, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025. At 59, Khan becomes one of the wealthiest actors in the world, joining the league of global celebrities such as Rihanna, Tiger Woods, Taylor Swift, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Khan's wealth comes not only from his decades-long career as an actor but also from his business ventures. He co-owns Red Chillies Entertainment, a major film production company, and Knight Rider Sports, which manages his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. His earnings are further bolstered by brand endorsements, films, and real estate investments in India and abroad.

Often celebrated as Bollywood's“King of Romance,” Khan has spent over three decades in the Hindi film industry. His transformation from a romantic hero to a versatile actor and business magnate has ensured his enduring dominance in both cinema and entrepreneurship.

Apart from Khan, the Hurun list features other Bollywood celebrities, including Juhi Chawla and her family with $880 million, Hrithik Roshan at $260 million, Karan Johar with $200 million, and Amitabh Bachchan and family at $183 million. Johar recently made headlines after selling a 50% stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla for $119 million.

Hurun India founder Anas Rahman Junaid noted that Khan's entry highlights India's changing wealth creation model, where sports, entertainment, and intellectual property are becoming significant engines of growth alongside traditional sectors like IT and manufacturing.

India's billionaire landscape now mirrors trends in the United States, where rich lists increasingly include sports stars, entertainment moguls, and celebrity entrepreneurs.

For India, Shah Rukh Khan's milestone is more than just a personal triumph. It reflects the expanding opportunities in creative and cultural industries as vital contributors to the nation's economic growth. His rise also symbolizes how Bollywood continues to shape global entertainment and business alike.

With over 350 billionaires in India today, Khan's inclusion in this exclusive list underscores his unique position as both a cultural icon and a financial powerhouse-bridging cinema, sport, and enterprise on a global scale.

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