The Indian entertainment industry, especially Bollywood, is known for glamour, talent, and wealth. Even though Indian movies have been largely male-dominated, the last two decades have witnessed the rise of many actresses who not only play pivotal roles in their movies but also have built up considerable net worth on the back of their talent and stardom. Let’s look at some of the richest actresses in India 2024.
1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a model and actress who shot to fame by winning the prestigious Miss World pageant in the year 1994. She commenced her acting career with the Tamil movie Iruvar in 1997 before debuting in Bollywood with Aur Pyar Ho Gaya in the same year. However, she gained wider acclaim for her performances in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas movies. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for both these movies. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also endorses many top brands. Her net worth as of 2024 is around 900 crore rupees. She charges approximately Rs. 10-12 crores per film and Rs. 6-7 crores per ad shoot.
2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian model, actress, and producer who commenced her career in the glamour industry by winning the Miss World Title in 2000. She debuted in Bollywood in 2004 with the movie Hero and established herself as a leading actress with hit movies such as Aitraaz, Don, Krrish, and Fashion. Chopra has also appeared in Hollywood movies such as BayWatch, White Tiger, and Citadel. Priyanka Chopra Jonas owns a production company and various restaurant, clothing, and hair care brands. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 600 crores.
3. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone began her career in the glamour industry with fashion shows and advertisements. She made her acting debut in 2006 with the Kannada movie Aishwarya before debuting in Bollywood with the 2007 movie Om Shanti Om, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her other successful films include Chennai Express, Bajirao Mastani, Piku, and Pathaan. Deepika Padukone charges a fee of Rs. 25-30 crores per film and endorses many brands. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 500 crores.
4. Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor, from the renowned Kapoor family, made her Bollywood debut with the movie Refugee in 2000. In the following year, she appeared in the top-grossing Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. Her breakthrough performance came in the 2007 movie Jab We Met, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Other high-grosses in her kitty include Bajrangi Bhaijan, Singham Returns, Golmaal 3, and 3 Idiots. Kareena Kapoor charges around Rs. 10 crores per film and endorses over 15 brands. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 485 crores.
5. Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif is an Indian actress of British nationality who started her career as a fashion model before switching to acting. She appeared in a Telugu film before earning commercial success with two Bollywood movies, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya and Namaste London. Her other commercially successful movies include Dhoom 3, Ek Tha Tiger, Bang Bang, and Tiger Zinda Hai. Katrina Kaif charges around Rs. 7-8 crores for each Bollywood project and Rs. 7 crores for each brand endorsement. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 265 crores.
6. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, opposite Shahrukh Khan, in 2008. Subsequently, she played leading roles in Band Baaja Baarat and Jab Tak Hai Jaan under the Yash Raj banner. Her other movies include NH10, PK, Sanju, Sultan, and Sui Dhaga. Anushka Sharma is the co-owner of a production company named Clean Slate Films and owns a clothing brand named NUSH. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 255 crores.
7. Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is one of the most prominent faces of Indian cinema and is equally popular for her dancing skills. She made her acting debut in 1984 with the movie Abodh but gained popularity for her role in the 1988 action drama Tezaab. Her commercially successful movies include Hum Apke Hain Kaun, Dil To Pagal Hai, Saajan, Khalnayak, and Raja. Madhuri Dixit charges Rs. 4-5 crores per movie and judges dance reality shows for around Rs. 25 crores per show. She owns a clothing line and production house, among other ventures. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 250 crores.
8. Kajol
Kajol is one of the most successful actresses in Indian cinema, with five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress to her credit. She started her acting career with commercially successful movies Baazigar and Yeh Dillagi, followed by top grossers such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Her other commercially successful movies include Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Fanaa, My Name Is Khan, Dilwale, Tanhaji, and The Trial. Kajol charges around Rs. 12-15 crores per film and Rs. 2-5 crores for brand endorsements. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 235 crores.
9. Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt is a British actress of Indian origin who has established herself as a leading actress within a short period. She debuted in Bollywood with the 2012 movie Student of the Year and won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Her other successful movies include Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Gully Boy, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Alia Bhatt charges around Rs. 10-12 crores per movie. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 220 crores.
10. Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji is a leading actress with multiple accolades, including eight Filmfare Awards for her kitty. She debuted in Bollywood with the 1996 movie Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. However, she earned fame due to her roles in commercially successful movies Ghulam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Saathiya. After that, she became a leading actress in several commercially successful movies, such as Chalte Chalte, Hum Tum, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and Bunty Aur Bubli. Rani Mukerji charges around Rs. 7 crores per movie. Her net worth as of 2024 is around Rs. 206 crores.
