The annual Hurun List was released on August 29, 2024, and it features some of the wealthiest people in India based on their annual earnings. The latest list depicted that India now has 334 billionaires, with all the top 20 sectors adding new faces to the list. The changing fortunes of Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani were the highlights of the list, as the former replaced the latter and became the richest Indian.
The list, which features celebs with over Rs. 1000 crore net worth, saw the handsome Shah Rukh Khan embark on his debut in the list. He became the highest-earning celebrity in the entertainment world. But the name of the richest actress came as a surprise as she is someone who has not done a film as a lead in many years. She is none other than Juhi Chawla. Shah Rukh Khan’s close friend and business partner, Juhi, reportedly holds a fortune of Rs. 4600 crores. As Juhi becomes the richest actress, Let us look at her career trajectory.
Juhi Chawla’s professional life
Juhi Chawla started her career as Miss India in 1984 and later established herself as a leading actress in Bollywood and other regional films. With films like Qayamat Se Qayamat, Yes Boss, Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Ishq, and Lootere, Juhi proved her versatility. She, along with Shah Rukh Khan, co-founded the production company, Dreamz Unlimited, which was later transformed into Red Chillies Entertainment.
Juhi Chawla’s business ventures – co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders
Juhi Chawla married Jay Mehta, owner of The Mehta Group, in 1995. The couple welcomed two children, a daughter, Jahnavi, in 2001 and a son, Arjun, in 2003. In addition to owning the Mehta Group, Jay Mehta and Juhi Chawla are co-owners of the Indian Premier League’s team, Kolkata Knight Riders with actor Shah Rukh Khan. According to Forbes, KKR is valued at 216 million dollars, making it the third most valuable brand in the IPL.
The much-in-love couple lives in this luxurious house in Malabar Hills, a residential neighbourhood in South Mumbai, one of the poshest neighbourhoods. It is a multi-storied property and offers a stunning view of the Arabian Sea. Jay and Juhi, along with their kids, own two floors of the house, and the unoccupied floors have Jay Mehta’s exquisite art collection.
Juhi Chawla becomes the richest Indian actress with a whopping net worth of Rs. 4600 crore
Though Juhi has not done any film in more than a decade, for a single appearance, the actress charges in crores. As per multiple reports, Juhi and her husband, Jay Mehta, hold a 45 per cent share in KKR. She has a fetish for cars and owns the most luxurious beauties like Aston Martin Rapide, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S Class, Jaguar XJ, and Porsche Cayenne in her garage.
Apart from being named the richest actress, Juhi has also bagged the sixth position in the top 10 self-made women list. As she was named one of the silver screen titans in the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, Juhi surpassed actresses like Aishwarya Rai (Rs. 900 crores), Priyanka Chopra (Rs. 850 crores), Alia Bhatt (Rs. 550 crores), Deepika Padukone (Rs. 400 crores), and Katrina Kaif (Rs. 240 crores).
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