Meet India’s richest actress, who didn’t do films in two years, yet earned Rs 3190 crore in a year, has an empire worth Rs 7790 crore, not Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai, or Priyanka Chopra, she is…

In the 90s, actresses like Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Kajol, and Juhi Chawla ruled the box office. But when it comes to the richest actresses, Juhi Chawla’s name comes first. Even though she hasn’t appeared in a film in two years, she has built an empire worth ₹7,790 crore through her ventures, real estate, and investments. According to the Hurun India(BHARAT) Rich List 2025, Juhi Chawla and her family’s earnings have seen a 69 percent jump compared to last year.

Juhi Chawla’s Earnings and Net Worth in Comparison

According to the report, Juhi Chawla earns the majority of her income from Knight Riders Sports, making her one of the highest net worth actresses in cinema. However, she trails Shah Rukh Khan, who has earned ₹12,490 crore (124.9 billion dollar) in the list of actors. However, Juhi Chawla surpasses Hrithik Roshan with ₹2,160 crore (21.6 billion dollar), Karan Johar with ₹1,880 crore (18.8 billion dollar), and Amitabh Bachchan with ₹1,630 crore (16.3 billion dollar).

IPL and Kolkata Knight Riders Connection

A major portion of Juhi’s wealth comes from her stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the IPL’s most valuable franchises. She co-owns KKR with her longtime friend and co-star Shah Rukh Khan and her husband, Jay Mehta, through their respective companies, Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.

Growth of KKR’s Brand Value and Juhi’s Wealth

Furthermore, KKR’s brand value has increased significantly after winning the IPL 2024 title. According to Houlihan Lokey’s IPL Brand Valuation Study (June 2024), the league’s total value has increased to ₹1.45 lakh crore, with KKR alone being valued at ₹1,915 crore. Juhi Chawla’s net worth was ₹4,600 crore last year, with Juhi adding ₹3,190 crore to this total in a single year. She also ranks 6th among the top 10 self-made women on the M3M Hurun India(BHARAT) Rich List 2025.

Juhi Chawla’s Acting Career

Speaking of her acting career, Juhi Chawla made her acting debut in 1986 with Sultanat. She was among the highest-paid actresses from the 1990s to the 2000s. Since 2010, she has been a part of only a few projects. She was last seen in the Netflix Friday Night Plans in 2023, which also starred Babil Khan.