The recently released Hurun India Rich List 2025 has taken Bollywood fans by surprise. While superstar, Shah Rukh Khan made headlines for becoming the first Indian actor to officially join the billionaire club, he has still been beaten to the top spot among Bollywood personalities, not by another actor or filmmaker, but by a producer and media entrepreneur. Let’s have a look at who has beaten the King Khan to the number one spot.
Ronnie Screwvala tops the Hurun India Rich List 2025 among Bollywood celebrities while Shah Rukh Khan becomes the world’s richest actor
According to the report, Ronnie Screwvala has emerged as the richest Bollywood celebrity, with an estimated net worth of USD 1.5 billion, which is approximately Rs. 13,300 crore. He has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s impressive USD 1.4 billion (Rs. 12,490 crore) fortune. However, Shah Rukh Khan, often called the ‘King of Bollywood,’ made global news after being listed as the world’s richest actor on the 2025 Hurun India Rich List.
Known for his vast filmography, successful business ventures, and ownership of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, SRK’s financial empire continues to grow. His production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, endorsements, and real estate investments, including his iconic Mumbai mansion Mannat, have all contributed to his billionaire status. However, even with this monumental achievement, SRK finds himself second to a man who has revolutionised India’s media and entertainment industry.
Ronnie Screwvala: The businessman who redefined Indian entertainment
Ronnie Screwvala’s journey to the top of the entertainment industry is one worth mentioning. Beginning his career in the 1980s, manufacturing toothbrushes, Ronnie soon transitioned to cable television, launching one of India’s first cable TV networks. His major breakthrough came in 1990 when he founded UTV (United Television), a company that transformed from a TV content provider into a leading film production powerhouse.
Under UTV’s banner, Screwvala produced iconic and critically acclaimed films such as Lakshya, Swades, Rang De Basanti, Jodhaa Akbar, and Fashion. These films not only set benchmarks in storytelling but also elevated UTV’s status as a creative and commercial force. In 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired UTV for USD 1 billion, cementing its place among India’s most successful media entrepreneurs.
After the UTV-Disney deal, Screwvala didn’t slow down. He launched RSVP Movies, under which he has backed modern cinematic hits such as Kedarnath, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Sam Bahadur, the latter of which has won three National Awards. His focus on content-driven cinema and strategic investments in the digital entertainment space continues to set him apart in the industry and make him a billionaire.
Other names in the Hurun India Rich List 2025
The 2025 Hurun India Rich List highlights how beyond acting, producers, entrepreneurs, and media moguls are reshaping the financial landscape of the Indian entertainment industry. While Ronnie Screwvala leads the chart at Rs. 13,300 crore, Shah Rukh Khan follows closely with Rs. 12,490 crore, ahead of Karan Johar with his Rs. 1,880 crore and the Bachchan family with Rs. 1,630 crore.
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