This billionaire Bollywood actor beats Taylor Swift & Arnold in net worth

After ruling hearts for over three decades, Shah Rukh Khan has now conquered another milestone, he’s officially a billionaire. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on October 1, the 59-year-old superstar boasts a jaw-dropping net worth of $1.4 billion (Rs 12,490 crore), cementing his position as India’s richest actor and one of the world’s wealthiest entertainers.

Badshah of Bollywood, King of Wealth

Hurun’s report states, “Bollywood’s Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan (59), joins the billionaire club for the first time with a wealth of Rs 12,490 crore.” This achievement makes him richer than Taylor Swift ($1.3B), Arnold Schwarzenegger ($1.2B), and Jerry Seinfeld ($1.2B), a testament to SRK’s unmatched global appeal.

The list also shows the widening wealth gap between Shah Rukh and other Indian stars. Juhi Chawla and family follow at Rs 7,790 crore, while Hrithik Roshan ranks third with Rs 2,160 crore, a distant chase behind the King of Bollywood.

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The Empire Behind the Stardom

Beyond films, SRK’s massive fortune stems from smart investments his Red Chillies Entertainment production house and VFX studio, ownership of multiple cricket franchises, and real estate assets spread across India and the Middle East.

Last year, his net worth stood at $870 million. The latest surge places him not just at the top of Indian cinema’s financial charts but among the world’s richest entertainers whose core wealth comes from acting.

A Billion-Dollar Legacy

From Delhi’s theatre stages to global superstardom, Shah Rukh Khan’s journey is now a billionaire success story. With unmatched charisma and sharp business acumen, SRK continues to prove, kings aren’t born, they’re built.