Top 10 Richest Actors In India In 2023

Throughout Bollywood history, a number of acclaimed actors have achieved fame, fortune and amassed wealth in the Indian film industry. Including Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh, and Dilip, a considerable number of actors have attracted millions of dollars in wealth thanks to their outstanding performing arts careers. This article provides an overview of the highest-earning Bollywood actors.

1. Shah Rukh Khan

Networth : $725 million

Shah Rukh Khan is renowned not just for his wealth, but for being one of the most iconic Bollywood actors of the past thirty years. By many names, such as SRK, Badshah, and King Khan, he has not only been celebrated in India, but all around the world. Beginning with his 1992 movie Deewana, he earned massive recognition for his role in Baazigar. Khan has been recognized with 14 Filmfare awards, the Padma Shri, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and the Legion of Honour for his influence on Indian cinema, and is currently one of the wealthiest actors in the world.

2. Amitabh Bachchan

Networth : $410 million

Amitabh Bachchan, the offspring of renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, is a renowned actor from the Bollywood industry. Despite facing numerous rejections initially, his career took off when he got a supporting role in Anand. As of 2023, he is one of the wealthiest Bollywood actors, with a net worth of 400 million dollars. Over the course of his five-decade-long career, he has won numerous awards, including four National Film Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and sixteen Filmfare Awards.

3. Salman Khan

Networth : $380 million

Salman Khan is a celebrated Bollywood actor, television presenter and philanthropist who holds the third spot in the ranking of the wealthiest actors in India. His introduction to the cinema world was in the film Biwi Ho To Aisi, which was brought to life by his father, Salim Khan, who is a scriptwriter. His breakthrough role was in the 1989 movie Maine Pyar Kiya, which was a great success and one of the highest grossing Indian films in that period. Forbes magazine has recognized him as a Top-Paid 100 Celebrity Entertainers in the world in 2015 and the highest-earning Indian in 2018.

4. Hrithik Roshan

Networth : $370 million

Hrithik Roshan rose to fame from his debut film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, and is now widely known for his acting and dancing talents, despite being diagnosed with scoliosis in his twenties. His father, Rakesh Roshan, is also a major figure in the Bollywood industry, having worked on several films with his son. With a net worth of 370 million dollars, Hrithik is in the top four of the wealthiest Bollywood stars.

5. Akshay Kumar

Networth : $340 million

Starting off as Rajiv Bhatia, Akshay Kumar has become a renowned Bollywood celebrity with more than 100 films in the span of three decades. His first lead role in Aaj saw the actor change his name to Akshay after the character from the movie. His breakthrough came from the 1992 movie Khiladi, which was later turned into a franchise, thus earning him the title of Khiladi Kumar. Presently, his net worth is estimated to be around 340 million dollars, making him one of the richest actors in India.

6. Aamir Khan

Networth : $230 million

Earned the title of Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan is known for his hard work and dedication that goes into making a movie flawless. His acting career began with his leading role in the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and he has since then received a number of awards such as nine Filmfare Awards, four National Awards, an AACTA Award and has also been nominated for several others. His movie Lagaan even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film which made Aamir one of the few Indian film-makers to receive such an accolade.

7. Saif Ali Khan

Networth : $175 million

Saif Ali Khan is a renowned Bollywood actor who has gained fame through his work in the industry. He is part of the prominent Pataudi family and is the son of the celebrated Sharmila Tagore and the cricketing legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. One of his first great successes was Kya Kehna in 2000, but he's had plenty of success since his early days in the 1990s.

8. Dilip Kumar

Networth : $85 million

Mohammed Yusuf Khan, who is more famously known as Dilip Kumar, was an esteemed and experienced Bollywood star who was recognized as the ‘Tragedy King’ for his portrayal of intense roles in Indian cinema. He is considered one of the most successful actors in the industry, even before the fame of Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Dilip Kumar was honored with eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and three consecutive Filmfare Awards, which was a record that held for many years.

9. Rajesh Khanna

Networth : $65 million

Rajesh Khanna was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, known as the 'First Superstar'. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 69, leaving behind a fortune estimated to be around 65 million dollars, making him one of the wealthiest actors in Bollywood. In addition, he was the highest paid actor in Hindi cinema during the 70s and 80s. Khanna also holds the record for appearing in 15 consecutive hit movies and has earned numerous awards and recognition.

10. Dharmendra

Networth : $60 million

Dharmendra, dubbed the "He-Man" of Bollywood, is a highly acclaimed actor in Indian cinema. His wife Hema Malini, and children Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Esha Deol are all renowned actors in the film industry. Spanning six decades of his career, Dharmendra has acted in over 301 films, and has been presented with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedicated contributions to Hindi cinema. His net worth is estimated to be around $70 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in Bollywood.