This Bollywood Star Just Surpassed Everyone To Become The Richest Actress And It’s Not Who You Think

Juhi Chawla captivated audiences in the 90s with her unforgettable performances in numerous movies, but today, she wears a different crown. According to the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, she is the richest actress in India with a net worth of a staggering ₹4,600 crores. But that’s not all — she’s also the second richest actor in the country, trailing just behind her close friend and business partner, Shah Rukh Khan.

Unlike many of her contemporaries who remain primarily focused on the silver screen, Juhi Chawla has navigated the business world with shrewd investment and partnership decisions. A significant portion of her wealth stems from her ownership stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which she co-owns with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband, industrialist Jay Mehta. Valued at an impressive $1.1 billion (around ₹9,139 crore) as of 2022, KKR stands out as one of the league’s most profitable franchises, contributing greatly to Juhi’s financial success.

To further understand how successful she really is, the next richest actresses in India, according to the report, are Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone whose combined net worth is still below Juhi Chawla’s.

Off-screen, Juhi Chawla is living the quintessential Bollywood dream. She and her husband reside in a stunning home in Malabar Hills, one of Mumbai’s most expensive and prestigious neighbourhoods, complemented by a luxurious fleet of cars that includes high-end brands like Aston Martin and BMW.

However, Juhi Chawla’s financial empire extends far beyond opulent residences and fancy automobiles. In addition to her stake in KKR, she and her husband have made savvy investments in real estate and various other business ventures.

Juhi Chawla’s climb up the ladder of wealth began on a different platform. After clinching the Miss India title in 1984, she made her Bollywood debut in 1986. But it was her breakout role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988 that catapulted her to stardom, establishing her as a commercially successful actress. Iconic films like Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Yes Boss solidified her status as one of the leading actresses of the ’90s.

Though her last notable commercial success came with Luck by Chance in 2009, her astute investment strategies continue to bring her financial fortune off-screen, proving that her luck extends far beyond the silver screen.