Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has made history by joining the billionaire club for the first time on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, with a net worth of ₹12,490 crore ($1.4 billion), topping the entertainment sector. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed the top spot as India’s richest individual and Asia’s wealthiest, boasting a family fortune of ₹9.55 lakh crore, according to the 14th edition of the list released by Hurun Research Institute in collaboration with M3M India. The list highlights India’s booming wealth creation, with over 350 billionaires—up sixfold in 13 years—collectively worth ₹167 lakh crore, nearly half the nation’s GDP.
Khan’s entry caps a stellar 2025, following his National Award win, and stems from Red Chillies Entertainment’s box-office hits, his stake in Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise, global endorsements, and real estate investments, transforming his stardom into a diversified empire. At 59, he’s Bollywood’s first self-made billionaire on the list.
Bollywood’s Wealth Stalwarts
Entertainment remains a steady wealth driver, with familiar names dominating the sector:
| Rank (Bollywood) | Name & Family | Net Worth (₹ Crore) | Key Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shah Rukh Khan | 12,490 | Red Chillies Entertainment, KKR IPL, endorsements |
| 2 | Juhi Chawla | 7,790 | Knight Riders Sports, joint ventures |
| 3 | Hrithik Roshan | 2,160 | HRX fitness brand |
| 4 | Karan Johar | 1,880 | Dharma Productions, investments |
| 5 | Amitabh Bachchan | 1,630 | Productions, real estate |
These figures reflect the sector’s resilience, with production houses and brand extensions fueling growth.
India’s Industrial Powerhouses
Traditional sectors like energy and conglomerates continue to lead overall rankings:
| Rank | Name & Family | Net Worth (₹ Lakh Crore) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani | 9.55 | Petrochemicals, Telecom |
| 2 | Gautam Adani | 8.15 | Infrastructure, Energy |
| 3 | Roshni Nadar Malhotra | 2.84 | IT Services (HCL) |
Roshni Nadar enters the top three as India’s richest woman, symbolizing rising female leadership. Ambani’s wealth dipped 6% amid market fluctuations, while Adani’s fell 30% due to regulatory scrutiny.
Rise of Young Startup Titans
The list spotlights India’s youth-driven innovation boom, with 284 new entrants and 101 women billionaires. Key young guns:
| Name | Age | Company/Sector | Net Worth (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aadit Palicha | 23 | Zepto (Quick Commerce) | 5,380 |
| Kaivalya Vohra | 22 | Zepto (Quick Commerce) | 4,480 |
| Aravind Srinivas | 31 | Perplexity (AI) | 21,190 |
| Shashvat Nakrani | 27 | BharatPe (Fintech) | 1,340 |
| Trishneet Arora | 30 | TAC Security (Cyber) | 1,820 |
| Ritesh Agarwal | 31 | OYO (Hospitality) | 14,400 |
These under-30s dominate fintech, AI, and renewables, with Zepto’s founders as the youngest wealth creators. The list shows 1,004 wealth gainers versus 643 decliners, driven by tech and startups.
This edition underscores India’s shift toward a diversified, youth-led economy, blending legacy industries with creative and innovative forces.
