The life journey of Shah Rukh Khan stands as a testament to triumph over adversity, inspiring millions with his tale of success. Hailing from a non-filmy background, Khan began his acting career with the Doordarshan series Fauji, eventually ascending to the pinnacle of Bollywood stardom.
In a career spanning three decades, Shah Rukh Khan not only captivated audiences with his stellar performances, charming persona, and witty humour but also amassed a staggering net worth exceeding Rs 6,300 crore.
Parallel to Khan's narrative of rags to riches, his neighbour and renowned Mumbai real estate tycoon, Subhash Runwal, shares a similar trajectory of humble beginnings. Runwal migrated from Dhulia to Mumbai in 1964 with a meagre Rs 10 and a dream of becoming an accountant.
After obtaining his CA qualification, Runwal secured a position with Ernst & Ernst in 1967, a lucrative job in the US. However, finding the lifestyle unsuitable, he returned to India.
Later, he joined a chemical company before deciding in 1978 to enter the real estate sector.
Residing in a seafront home next to Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat in Bandra, Runwal now hailed as Mumbai's top real estate entrepreneur, commenced his real estate journey with a 10,000-square-foot housing society in Thane.
Following this success, the Runwal Group embarked on its flagship endeavour - Runwal Nagar - an impressive cluster featuring 16 towers. While achieving prominence in real estate, Runwal diversified into the steel and pharma sectors though his primary focus remained on providing affordable housing for Mumbai's middle class.
The Runwal Group expanded further under the leadership of Runwal's sons, venturing into mall construction.
Among their achievements is the construction of R Mall in Mulund, followed by the development of R-City Mall in Ghatkopar, covering a vast area of 1.2 million square feet.
According to Forbes, Subhash Runwal's wealth currently stands at $1.4 billion (approximately Rs 11,560 crore).