While Bollywood was her stepping stone, Juhi’s business ventures and investments have made her India’s richest actress.

When it comes to the wealthiest actresses in India, names like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan often come to mind. However, Juhi Chawla has surpassed them all with a staggering net worth of Rs 4,600 crore, as revealed in the Hurun Rich List 2024.

This revelation comes as a surprise since Juhi has been semi-retired from Bollywood for years, with her last major hit released in 2009. However, her fortune is not just from films—it stems from strategic business ventures, cricket team ownership, and real estate investments.

From Bollywood superstar to business mogul

A reigning star of the 1980s and 1990s, Juhi Chawla won the Miss India pageant and quickly became a household name with hits like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Yes Boss, Darr, and Bol Radha Bol. However, her true financial success came from her business acumen rather than just her film career.

Billion-dollar IPL connection

Juhi is co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the IPL team she purchased in 2007 along with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband, Jay Mehta, for $75.09 million (Rs 623 crore). According to Forbes, KKR’s current valuation stands at $1.1 billion (Rs 9,139 crore)—a major contributor to her immense wealth.

Beyond Bollywood — Business and investments

Juhi is also a co-founder of Red Chillies Group, Shah Rukh Khan’s entertainment and production company. Additionally, she holds significant stakes in Saurashtra Cement Ltd, part of her husband’s Mehta Group, and has invested heavily in real estate, restaurants, and luxury assets.

Her family owns a lavish Malabar Hill residence, occupying multiple floors in one of Mumbai’s most expensive neighborhoods. They also own two high-end restaurants, Gustoso (Italian) and Rue du Liban (Lebanese). In addition, Juhi and Jay Mehta own a heritage bungalow in Porbandar.

Luxury Lifestyle – From cars to brand endorsements

Juhi’s extravagant lifestyle includes an impressive fleet of luxury cars, featuring: Aston Martin Rapide (Rs 3.3 crore), BMW 7-Series (Rs 1.8 crore), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Rs 1.7 crore), Jaguar XJ (Rs 1.2 crore) and Porsche Cayenne (Rs 1.36-2 crore).

She has also endorsed top brands like Maggi, Pepsi, Kurkure, Rooh Afza, Kellogg’s, Emami Boroplus, and Kesh King Ayurvedic Oil, further adding to her wealth.