Top 10 Richest Actress in India In 2026
There are many wealthy actresses in the Indian film industry today due to their great performances in films and their partnerships with brands, producing films, and creating other personal business opportunities and investments. The actresses on this list are also owners of their businesses, and there are many global entities that use them as ambassadors, thus adding to their wealth through numerous business relationships and endorsements, film production and investments.
According to Forbes, the following list includes the top 10 richest actresses in the Indian film industry (as of 2025) and provides a brief description of how the actresses made their money.
1. Juhi Chawla - Net Worth: ₹4,600 Crore
Juhi Chawla has been named the richest actress in the history of Indian cinema. Through her partnership with Shah Rukh Khan in RED CHILLI Entertainment (one of the largest film production companies in India), performing many successful box office and television production jobs, and through extensive real estate investment, she has acquired a large amount of wealth.
2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Estimated Net Worth: ₹860 Crore
Sources of Income: Movie and Advertisement Revenue; All Types of Investments
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a former Miss World (1994) and one of the most famous Indian actors worldwide. Aishwarya’s earnings primarily result from movie projects and high-grade, internationally recognised, product endorsements. Additionally, Aishwarya has a company called AB Corp, which generates revenue through many different types of businesses.
3. Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Estimated Net Worth: ₹650 Crore (Income Generally Derived: Movie Projects; International Locations; Advertisements)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the wealthiest actresses of Indian heritage and has had a very successful career in the Indian and American film industries. She has created a great deal of success through her combined movie, television, and international endeavors within her respective industries.
4. Alia Bhatt
Estimated Net Worth: ₹550 Crore (Sources of Income: Films, Endorsements, Business Ventures)
Alia Bhatt has established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in India. In addition to being one of Bollywood's biggest stars, she has also started her own sustainable clothing brand called Ed-a-Mamma, as well as a production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions.
5. Deepika Padukone
Estimated Net Worth: ₹500 Crore (Sources of Income: Films, Endorsements, Production)
Deepika Padukone has also become one of the biggest stars in Bollywood and has created her own production company called KA Enterprises. Additionally, she has collaborated with various fashion brands, including All About You.
6. Kareena Kapoor Khan (Net Worth: 4,500 Million, Sources of income: Film, Endorsements, Business Ventures)
The number one position of Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has been in the film industry for nearly 20 years, continues to remain one of Bollywood's biggest stars through the creation of a fashion brand called The Closet Label, along with numerous collaborative projects with different top-tier luxury brands.
7. Katrina Kaif (Net Worth: 4,000 Million, Sources of income: Film, Endorsements, Beauty Brand)
Katrina Kaif is not only an incredibly successful actress, but she is also a businesswoman. The success of Katrina's beauty brand Kay Beauty has made it one of the leading brands in India.
8. Jacqueline Fernandez (Net Worth: 3,500 Million, Sources of income: Film, Brand Endorsements, Fashion Ventures)
Jacqueline Fernandez has developed a successful career in Bollywood with her numerous fashion collaborations and endorsement deals.
9. Vidya Balan is a well-known actress who has had a career filled with strong performances in female-focused films. She has also invested significantly in real estate. A large portion of her net worth comes from her investment in Red Chillies Entertainment, while international stars like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Deepika Padukone have seen a significant amount of income from their international projects and endorsement deals.
10. Juhi Chawla is at the top of the list thanks to her large investment in Red Chili's Entertainment and other smart investments. Many of today's actresses have also become entrepreneurs, producing their own fashion, beauty, and wellness products. Their business ventures and investments now contribute significantly to their overall net worth and are expected to continue to do so in the future.
