Juhi Chawla Tops Bollywood Rich List 2025 With ₹7,790 Crore Fortune
The Hurun India Rich List 2025 has reaffirmed Mukesh Ambani's dominance at the top of India's wealth rankings. Meanwhile, in the world of Bollywood, Juhi Chawla has emerged as the richest female star, with a net worth of ₹7,790 crore (about $880 million).
Juhi Chawla, the beloved Bollywood actress, has also proven to be a successful realtor. Together with her husband, Jay Mehta, she has built a significant fortune through astute investments. Jay Mehta hails from a wealthy entrepreneurial family and is known for his business ventures, including cricket, real estate, and more. Their key investments include:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR): Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta are part-owners of these successful cricket franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) respectively, alongside Shah Rukh Khan.
- The Times Group: Jay Mehta is a major investor and vice-president of this leading Indian media and real estate conglomerate.
- Mehta Group & Gujarat Heavy Chemicals (GHCL): The Mehta Group, with Jay Mehta's involvement, is active in industries like chemistry, textiles, and real estate.
- Diversified business interests: The couple holds extensive portfolios of stocks and real estate, both in India and internationally, along with possible investments in hospitality and franchising.
Juhi Chawla's wealth, primarily from her business ventures with Jay Mehta, places her among the richest actors globally. Her last major box office success was 'Son of Sardaar' in 2012, but her business acumen has since driven her net worth to ₹7,790 crore. Her investments in cricket franchises, media, and real estate, among others, have significantly contributed to her fortune.
