Shah Rukh Khan Achieves Billionaire Status, Surpassing Taylor Swift as World's Richest Entertainer

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire's club!According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on October 1, the Badshah of Bollywood, now reportedly has a staggering net worth of $1.4 billion, estimated to be around Rs 12,490 crore.Hurun’s report noted, “Bollywood’s Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan (59), joins the billionaire club for the first time with a wealth of INR 12,490 crore.”With this, Shah Rukh now takes the throne as the richest entertainer in the world. He has officially overtaken global pop icon Taylor Swift, who entered the billionaire's club with a net worth of $1.3 billion. Taylor entered the elite club last year, following the success of 'The Eras Tour'. She also became the first musician to become a billionaire, solely from the sale of music. Meanwhile, the other actors also featured in the billionaire's club is Arnold Schwarzenegger who has a networth of $1.2 billion, Jerry Seinfeld who has a networth of around $1.2 billion. Back home, Shah Rukh continues to be India’s wealthiest actor. According to the latest Hurun rankings, his networth has shot up over the past year, only widening the gap between him and other Indian celebrities. Along with SRK, his long-time business partner and fellow actor Juhi Chawla, trails behind with a net worth of Rs 7,790 crore. Actor Hrithik Roshan ranks third with a net worth of Rs 2,160 crore. Meanwhile, filmmaker Karan Johar and megastar Amitabh Bachchan come in the fourth and fifth spots, with their net worth estimated at Rs 1,880 crore and Rs 1,630 crore, respectively. Shah Rukh Khan’s massive earnings come not just from his blockbuster films, but also from his highly profitable business ventures, including ownership stakes in the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team, international endorsements, and a growing slate of global investments.