Meet India's richest singer, charges Rs 10 lakh per song, has a net worth of Rs…, not Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Neha Kakkar, name is…
Daughter of the late Gulshan Kumar—founder of music giant T-Series—and sister to Bhushan Kumar, Tulsi is much more than a familiar voice. While her playback career sparked in 2006 with 'Mausam Hai Bada Qatil' (Chup Chup Ke), it's her stake in the family empire that propelled her to billionaire heights. Diversifying the legacy
True to the T-Series legacy of diversification, Tulsi runs Kids Hut, a popular YouTube channel producing nursery rhymes and animated content for children. That earned revenue, for a viral niche, compounds her wealth beyond playback royalties. Melody & money: A two-decade ride
Her playlist reads like a Bollywood hitmaker's road map—from Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Dabangg to Kabir Singh and Satyaprem Ki Katha. Early collabs with Himesh Reshammiya (Aksar, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye) cemented her popularity. Today, she earns approximately Rs 7–10 lakh per song—on top of brand deals and public appearances Outshining the classics
Even reigning playback queens like Shreya Ghoshal (₹180–185 crore), Sunidhi Chauhan (Rs 100–110 crore), and legend Asha Bhosle (₹80–100 crore) are eclipsed by Tulsi's financial ascendancy A legacy built, not handed down
Born in Mumbai (March 15, 1986), Tulsi still credits her sheer hard work for this double act of artistic and entrepreneurial success. Though born into a musical dynasty, she's insisted that her accomplishments weren't simply handed over, emphasising her perseverance and patience. Why it matters
Her success opens a new narrative: in an industry ruled by voices, Tulsi Kumar is rewriting the score—melding chart-busters with boardroom ambition. India's richest female singer thus represents more than artistic talent; she embodies business acumen thriving at the intersection of melody and market.
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