Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), often referred to as the 'Badshah of Bollywood' or 'King Khan,' is one of the most celebrated actors in Bollywood and a significant figure in the global film industry. Shahrukh is an Indian actor, film producer, public speaker, philanthropist, and television host/personality working in Hindi cinema and has a massive fan following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan's Net Worth From receiving Rs 50 as his first salary for Fauji, SRK has grown to become the richest actor in Bollywood, making his debut on the Hurun Rich List 2024, with an estimated net worth of Rs 7,300 crore. Additionally, Khan has also overtaken Akshay Kumar, as the highest taxpayer in FY 2024, with his tax contributions to an impressive ₹92 crore. In addition to acting in films, SRK is also the co-chairman of the motion picture production business Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries in 2015. Additionally, he also owns the Indian Premier League cricket side Kolkata Knight Riders and the Caribbean Premier League team Trinbago Knight Riders. In a notable mention, his recent movies, Pathaan and Jawan, are two of India's highest-grossing films, featuring in the Rs 1000 Crore club. IMDb has recently disclosed Shah Rukh Khan's estimated salaries for his film projects, spanning from his latest releases to earlier works. Here’s a breakdown of his remuneration for selected films: Dunki (2023) - ₹280,000,000 Jawan (2023) - ₹1,000,000,000 Raees (2017) - ₹200,000,000 Asoka (2001) - ₹3,500,000 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) - ₹10,000,000 Karan Arjun (1995) - ₹1,800,000 Deewana (1992) - ₹400,000 Shah Rukh Khan's Movies and Awards SRK began his acting career at 21 and gained popularity through guest appearances in Indian TV shows and commercials. Further, he gained prominence in the mid-late 1990s with his debut film, Deewana (1992), which won him the first of 13 Filmfare awards. In the early 2000s, SRK gained fame through his roles in top-grossing romantic films, such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham., Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Furthermore, he has also gained critical acclaim for his portrayals in period romantic dramas like Devdas, Swades, and Chak De! India, and My Name Is Khan. Additionally, SRK got commercial success with romances like Om Shanti Om and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and comedies like Chennai Express and Happy New Year. After a hiatus and a few setbacks, his career resumed with the 2023 action thrillers Pathaan and Jawan, both of which are among the highest-grossing Indian films. In a notable mention, SRK has won 127 awards out of 157 nominations, including multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. Additionally, he has also been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the Government of France.
