Actrees and entrepreneur Juhi Chawla has emerged as India's richest actress, surpassing the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone, with an impressive net worth of Rs 4,600 crore.
This significant wealth is primarily attributed to her diverse business ventures, including her co-ownership of the Red Chillies Group, her involvement with IPL cricket teams, and a vast real estate portfolio.
Juhi’s rise to wealth began in the 1990s, a transformative era when Indian actors first started commanding over Rs 1 crore per film. This period saw a massive surge in endorsements and personal wealth among top actors, many of whom ventured into successful businesses.
Juhi Chawla, despite not having a hit film in the last decade, continues to rank among the world’s top 10 wealthiest actresses, owing largely to her business acumen.
According to the Hurun Rich List of 2024, Juhi's wealth trails only behind that of her long-time friend and business partner, Shah Rukh Khan, among Indian actors. To put her wealth into perspective, even if you combine the net worth of the five richest Indian actresses after her, it still falls short of Juhi's staggering Rs 4,600 crore.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the second richest actress, holds a net worth of Rs 850 crore, followed by Priyanka Chopra with Rs 650 crore, both largely stemming from their international projects and production ventures. Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone round out the top five, each with substantial business endeavors.
While Juhi was a dominant film star in the 90s, her wealth is primarily from her role as a co-founder of Red Chillies Group, where she co-produces films and co-owns IPL teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders.
Alongside her business mogul husband, Jay Mehta, Juhi has also invested heavily in real estate and other ventures, cementing her position as India's wealthiest actress.
