Latest news with #HurunRichList
India.com
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's richest family in Bollywood, not Khans, Kapoors, Bachchans or Chopras, their net worth is Rs 10000 crore, family is....
The Bollywood industry is home to many famous actors, directors, and producers. From Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, and more, the industry has many families who are affluent and rich. However, do you know who is the richest family in Bollywood? When this question comes up, some of the names that float to mind are SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, and more. But let us tell you, it is none of them. Bollywood's Richest Family Is… The richest family in Bollywood has a net worth of a whopping Rs 10,000 crore. Another interesting fact is that this person is neither an actor nor a director! He is none other than T-Series' Bhushan Kumar's family. As per the Hurun Rich List, Bhushan and his family are the richest family in Bollywood. In fact, his family is not just the richest in Bollywood but in the entire Indian cinema industry. As per a report shared by the website Hurun India Rich List, the T-Series family has a net worth of $1.2 billion (over Rs 10,000 crore). Despite having a massive empire of Rs 10,000 crore, there is no superstar in their family. Their massive wealth made them the richest family in Bollywood placing them ahead of some of Bollywood's most iconic families, including the Khans, Kapoors, and even the Chopras. Source of Income for the Kumars Bhushan Kumar runs the massive business of T-Series with his uncle, Kishan Kumar, who is also the chairman of the company. His family members, including Bhushan's wife, actor-director Divya Khossla; his sister, actor Khushali Kumar; and his younger sister, singer Tulsi Kumar, are also actively involved in the business. Apart from their individual income, Bhushan's T-Series—originally a powerhouse music label—evolved into one of India's leading film production giants, backing all-time blockbusters such as Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Aashiqui 2, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger, War, Andhadhun, and Chennai Express, among many others. Apart from Bhushan Kumar's family, the second spot for being the richest family has been secured by the Chopra family. Yash Raj Films and BR Films have a massive net worth of ₹8,000 crore, whereas the third spot is secured by Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan is the richest actor in Bollywood and has a net worth of ₹7,800 crore, reported Forbes.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet India's richest family in Bollywood with ₹10000 crore net worth, not Khans or Kapoors or Chopras
Bollywood is home to some of the richest directors, actors, singers, and more. From delivering box office blockbusters to securing big brand endorsements and launching successful business ventures, many celebrities have built massive fortunes over time. But Bollywood isn't just about individual stars; it's also home to some of the wealthiest families in the entertainment world. Among them, one family stands tall at the top. Their journey began humbly, selling mere music cassettes, and today, their legacy is worth an astonishing ₹ 10,000 crore. The richest filmy family in Bollywood is T-Series' Bhushan Kumar's family, as per the Hurun Rich List. In fact, not just in the Hindi film industry, they are also the wealthiest family in the entire Indian cinema. As per the latest Hurun list for India, the T-Series family has a net worth of $1.2 billion (over ₹ 10,000 crore). They easily surpass some of the legendary families in Bollywood, such as the Khans, Kapoors and even Chopras, with their staggering wealth. After the Kumars comes the Chopra family on the list. With a net worth of over ₹ 8000 crore, the owners of Yash Raj Films and BR Films are the second richest family in the Indian film industry. Next comes the Shah Rukh Khan family aka the Khan family. Shah Rukh who is already the richest actor in India, has a net worth of ₹ 7800 crore, reported Forbes. The Chopra family - owners of Yash Raj Films and BR Films - have a combined reported net worth of over ₹ 8000 crore, putting them in second place after the Kumars. Shah Rukh Khan's family has a net worth of ₹ 7800 crore according to Forbes. Once considered the richest family in Indian cinema, the Kapoors have now slipped down the list, with a combined net worth of a little over ₹ 2,000 crore. In down South, some of the richest film families include the Telugu film industry superstars. It is none other than Chiranjeevi's Konidela-Allu family. Comprising of Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun—and the Akkineni-Daggubati family, including Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Venkatesh, and Rana Daggubati. Reportedly, the the Konidela-Allu family boasts an impressive estimated net worth of ₹ 4,000 crore. On the other hand, the Akkineni-Daggubati clan leads the pack with a combined net worth exceeding ₹ 5,000 crore, thanks to Nagarjuna's considerable fortune. However, these figures are nowhere close to Bhushan Kumar's family wealth. The Kumars of Bollywood have built a massive empire worth ₹ 10,000 crore. Interestingly, there is no superstar in their family, unlike other filmy families on the list. So, where does their wealth come from? Bhushan Kumar runs T-Series along with his uncle, Kishan Kumar, an actor-turned-producer and co-chairman of the company. Other family members are actively involved in the industry across various roles. This includes Bhushan's wife, actor-director Divya Khossla; his sister, actor Khushali Kumar; and his younger sister, singer Tulsi Kumar. Besides their individual income, the Kumar family owes most of its massive wealth to T-Series, the media powerhouse that started as a music label. T-Series went on to become one of India's largest film production companies, helming all-time blockbusters like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Aashiqui 2, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger, War, Andhadhun, and Chennai Express among many others. Today, T-Series also operates multiple subsidiaries and even runs an acting school, T-Series StageWorks Academy in Noida. The story behind T-Series began with Bhushan Kumar's father and Kishan Kumar's brother, Gulshan Kumar who was once a fruit vendor in Delhi.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet India's richest family in Bollywood with ₹10000 crore net worth, not Khans or Kapoors or Chopras
Bollywood is home to some of the richest directors, actors, singers, and more. From delivering box office blockbusters to securing big brand endorsements and launching successful business ventures, many celebrities have built massive fortunes over time. But Bollywood isn't just about individual stars; it's also home to some of the wealthiest families in the entertainment world. Among them, one family stands tall at the top. Their journey began humbly, selling mere music cassettes, and today, their legacy is worth an astonishing ₹ 10,000 crore. The richest filmy family in Bollywood is T-Series' Bhushan Kumar's family, as per the Hurun Rich List. In fact, not just in the Hindi film industry, they are also the wealthiest family in the entire Indian cinema. As per the latest Hurun list for India, the T-Series family has a net worth of $1.2 billion (over ₹ 10,000 crore). They easily surpass some of the legendary families in Bollywood, such as the Khans, Kapoors and even Chopras, with their staggering wealth. After the Kumars comes the Chopra family on the list. With a net worth of over ₹ 8000 crore, the owners of Yash Raj Films and BR Films are the second richest family in the Indian film industry. Next comes the Shah Rukh Khan family aka the Khan family. Shah Rukh who is already the richest actor in India, has a net worth of ₹ 7800 crore, reported Forbes. The Chopra family - owners of Yash Raj Films and BR Films - have a combined reported net worth of over ₹ 8000 crore, putting them in second place after the Kumars. Shah Rukh Khan's family has a net worth of ₹ 7800 crore according to Forbes. Once considered the richest family in Indian cinema, the Kapoors have now slipped down the list, with a combined net worth of a little over ₹ 2,000 crore. In down South, some of the richest film families include the Telugu film industry superstars. It is none other than Chiranjeevi's Konidela-Allu family. Comprising of Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun—and the Akkineni-Daggubati family, including Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Venkatesh, and Rana Daggubati. Reportedly, the the Konidela-Allu family boasts an impressive estimated net worth of ₹ 4,000 crore. On the other hand, the Akkineni-Daggubati clan leads the pack with a combined net worth exceeding ₹ 5,000 crore, thanks to Nagarjuna's considerable fortune. However, these figures are nowhere close to Bhushan Kumar's family wealth. The Kumars of Bollywood have built a massive empire worth ₹ 10,000 crore. Interestingly, there is no superstar in their family, unlike other filmy families on the list. So, where does their wealth come from? Bhushan Kumar runs T-Series along with his uncle, Kishan Kumar, an actor-turned-producer and co-chairman of the company. Other family members are actively involved in the industry across various roles. This includes Bhushan's wife, actor-director Divya Khossla; his sister, actor Khushali Kumar; and his younger sister, singer Tulsi Kumar. Besides their individual income, the Kumar family owes most of its massive wealth to T-Series, the media powerhouse that started as a music label. T-Series went on to become one of India's largest film production companies, helming all-time blockbusters like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Aashiqui 2, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger, War, Andhadhun, and Chennai Express among many others. Today, T-Series also operates multiple subsidiaries and even runs an acting school, T-Series StageWorks Academy in Noida. The story behind T-Series began with Bhushan Kumar's father and Kishan Kumar's brother, Gulshan Kumar who was once a fruit vendor in Delhi. His life changed after he and his father purchased a small shop selling music cassettes. With time, Gulshan Kumar rose to become India's "Cassette King." He went on to launch his own record label, Super Cassettes, the company we now know as T-Series.
India.com
05-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Kanika Tekriwal, owner of 10 private jets, no connection with Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, her business is...
Kanika Tekriwal (File) There are dozens of inspirational stories of people battling life-threatening health challenges and rebuilding their lives, but the resilient journey of Kanika Tekriwal stands as the brave woman not only fought cancer, but also established a thriving business empire that made her one of the richest self-made women in India today. Who is Kanika Tekriwal? Born in a Marwari family, Kanika Tekriwal, 33, overcame cancer, and founded JetSetGo, India's first aircraft leasing firm in 2012, which proved to be a true game-changer in this niche sector. Today, JetSetGo has emerged one of the country's leading plane aggregator, which manages chartered planes and helicopters, and has already facilitated 6,000 flights for nearly 100,000 passengers since its inception in 2012. Kanika's firm owns as many as 10 private jets. Kanika Tekriwal net worth Kanika Tekriwal, who was featured on the Hurun Rich List of richest self-made women in India, has an estimated net worth of more than Rs 420 crore, according to various reports. Kanika's contributions have been widely recognized and acknowledged in India and at the global level, with the World Economic Forum featuring her as a Young Global Leader, and the Government of India bestowing the National Entrepreneurship Award on her. Additionally, the Entrepreneur magazine has given the honorific title of 'The Sky Queen', in recognition of her contributions to the aircraft leasing sector. Kanika Tekriwal is married to P. Sarath Chandra Reddy, a Hyderabad-based businessman currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Aurobindo Pharma.
India.com
04-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bollywood's richest family has no superstars, still richer than Bachchans, Kapoors, Khans, Chopras, once sold fruits, now worth Rs..., they are..
Bollywood's richest family has no superstars, still richer than Bachchans, Kapoors, Khans, Chopras, once sold fruits, now worth Rs..., they are.. From Kapoors to Chopras, the Hindi cinema has seen few prominent wealthy families that have ruled the Indian cinema, and are responsible for launching stars and producing blockbuster films. Yet, none of them are as rich as this family, who once started as fruit vendors, now amass extravagant wealth without backing of any big superstar. It is none other than the Kumars, owners of T-Series, the family who has surpassed net worth of Khans, Bachchans and Chopras, according to the Hurun Rich List. The latest edition of Indian list from Hurun released last year, and revealed Bhushan Kumar's family, the richest in Bollywood, with net worth at $1.2 billion (over ₹10,000 crore). The tag, which was once claimed by the Kapoors, having net worth of Rs 2000 crore, is now ultimately shifted to the Kumars. The second on the place after Kumars is Yash Chopra's family, with combined reported net worth of Rs 8000 crore. Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood's wealthiest actor, his familial net worth is Rs 7800 crore, according to Forbes. Well, The Kumars journey to success started with humble earnings. Just one generation ago, Gulshan Kumar, father of Bhushan Kumar, was a fruit vendor in Delhi. His career transformed in the 1970s when he began business of selling music cassettes. From there, the family launched their own record label, Super Cassettes, which later developed into T-Series. Currently, Bhushan Kumar leads the family business, as the chairman and managing director of T-Series. Supported, by his uncle Krishan Kumar, who manages the company's operations, he has two sisters- Tulsi and Khushali Kumar, who are involved in the entertainment sectors. While Tulsi is a well-known playback singer, Khushali is an actress. His wife, Divya Khosla Kumar, producer and director, also holds shares in the company. The Kumars draw a bulk of income from T-Series, one of India's biggest music labels and production companies. According to Industry insiders, Bhushan Kumar hold 80% of family's collective net worth. Meanwhile, his sisters Tulsi and Khushali Kumar reportedly own Rs 250 crore and Rs 100 crore net worth. Well, T-Series also has several other subsidiaries and an acting school in Noida.
