Mumbai [India]: The newly released India Rich List 2025 by Hurun India has thrown up some surprising results from the world of Bollywood. While the top spots were unsurprisingly dominated by India’s leading industrialists — Mukesh Ambani and family retained the No. 1 position, followed by Gautam Adani and family — the highlight for cinema fans was Shah Rukh Khan officially entering the billionaire club for the first time.

Shah Rukh Khan’s billionaire debut

According to the Hurun report, India’s billionaire count has surged past 350, marking a six-fold jump since the list began 13 years ago. This year alone, 58 new billionaires joined the club. Among them was none other than Bollywood’s ‘Badshah’ Shah Rukh Khan, who debuted with an estimated wealth of ₹12,490 crore.

Despite becoming the richest Bollywood celebrity, SRK did not make it to the overall Top 100 richest Indians. Globally, his wealth is now at par with international celebrities like Rihanna and Tyler Perry, though still behind Taylor Swift, whose net worth is pegged at $1.6 billion.

Vikas Oberoi ranks 58th among India’s richest

Interestingly, another Bollywood connection went further up the list. Vikas Oberoi, real estate magnate and husband of Swades actor Gayatri Joshi, ranked 58th richest in India with a fortune of ₹42,960 crore.

As the chairman and managing director of Oberoi Realty, Vikas has spearheaded some of Mumbai’s most high-profile projects, including the ultra-luxurious 360 West apartments, where a single flat can cost as much as ₹400 crore. The company also owns premium assets like the Westin Hotel and has developed upscale condominiums across the city.

Top 5 richest Bollywood celebrities

The report also spotlighted the wealthiest Bollywood personalities:

  • Shah Rukh Khan – ₹12,490 crore (Red Chillies Entertainment, KKR co-ownership, endorsements)

  • Juhi Chawla and family – ₹7,790 crore (Knight Riders Sports stake, investments)

  • Hrithik Roshan – ₹2,160 crore (HRX brand, films, endorsements)

  • Karan Johar – ₹1,880 crore (Dharma Productions, digital ventures)

  • Amitabh Bachchan and family – ₹1,630 crore (diverse investments, endorsements, films)

    • Together, these top five stars command a combined wealth of ₹25,950 crore.

    Vikas Oberoi wealthier than Bollywood’s top five combined

    What stands out is that Vikas Oberoi’s wealth (₹42,960 crore) surpasses the combined fortune of all five richest Bollywood stars, underscoring the vast gulf between real estate tycoons and even the most successful film personalities in India.

    Gayatri Joshi’s journey from Bollywood to business

    Gayatri Joshi, who married Oberoi in 2005, remains best remembered for her critically acclaimed debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Swades (2004). The Femina Miss India International 2000 winner retired from acting after marriage and now plays a significant role in her husband’s company, serving as a director at Oberoi Realty.

    Gayatri also maintains strong ties with the Bollywood fraternity, counting actresses like Sonali Bendre and Sussanne Khan among her close friends.

    Conclusion

    The Hurun India Rich List 2025 not only highlights India’s rapidly growing billionaire class but also reveals the evolving financial landscape of Bollywood. While Shah Rukh Khan’s entry into the billionaire club is a landmark for the industry, the fact that a Bollywood-connected industrialist like Vikas Oberoi eclipses the combined fortunes of the biggest stars shows just how wide the wealth gap remains between cinema and business in India.