Bollywood’s 10 richest couples, ranked – from Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan to cricketer Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma to Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Sep 28 , 2021

Meet some of Bollywood’s richest power couples: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. Photos: @ranveersingh, @anushkasharma, @gaurikhan/Instagram; @my_aishwarya/Twitter

Successful Bollywood stars earn hefty salaries from their blockbuster film roles and luxury brand endorsements. Some end up marrying their co-stars, while others have tied the knot with successful tycoons with OTT personal wealths of their own. So what happens when two top-earning celebrities pair up?

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Here’s a look at the 10 richest Bollywood couples:

1. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan (US$965 million)

Shah Rukh Khan, the “King of Bollywood” and his wife Gauri Khan. Photo: @gaurikhan/Instagram

It should come as no surprise that the Khans rank first on the list. Often dubbed the “King of Bollywood”, Shah Rukh Khan has amassed a reported net worth of around US$750 million, derived from his successful films and lucrative brand endorsements throughout his career.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, who is a successful interior designer in India. Photo: @gaurikhan/Instagram

His wife, Gauri Khan, is a famous interior designer in India and a successful film producer through the couple’s joint film production company, Red Chillies Entertainment. Gauri has an impressive reported net worth of US$215 million.

2. Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji (US$900 million)

Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji are among Bollywood’s wealthiest couples. Photo: filmfare.com

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rani Mukerji has an estimated net worth of US$12 million, which doesn’t come as a shock as she has been a major force in Bollywood for the past three decades.

Rani Mukerji married filmmaker Aditya Chopra in 2014. Photo: DNA India

In 2014, she married filmmaker Aditya Chopra, the chairman of the prominent Yash Raj Films (YRF), and together they have a daughter named Adira. Chopra has produced many iconic Bollywood films and his estimated net worth hovers around a staggering US$890 million, according to BollywoodShaadis.

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3. Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor (US$662 million)

Power couple Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor tied the knot in 2018. Photo: @anandahuja/Instagram

Actress Sonam Kapoor tied the knot with her long-time beau, businessman Anand Ahuja, back in 2018. They split their time between India and London. According to The International Business Times, Ahuja owns a clothing brand called Bhane and his estimated annual income is around US$450 million. The publication also states that his net worth is unknown, but other sources such as Wealth Magnet estimates it to be around US$650 million.

Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja both own fashion companies. Photo: @anandahuja/Instagram

Meanwhile, Kapoor herself enjoys a reported net worth of US$12 million, mostly derived from film roles, brand endorsements (she is L’Oréal’s ambassador) and her own high-street fashion brand Rheson.

4. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan (US$405-410 million)

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Photo: @Sarju_Bhaijaan/Twitter

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is known for his long prolific career, but did you know that he is also worth an estimated US$400 million? According to Celebrity Net Worth, aside from film roles and TV hosting, the 78-year-old star also has multiple business ventures like investments, shares and an extensive property portfolio.

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan appeared together for the first time in 20 years in Khabi Khusi Kabhie Gham. Photo: @SrkianFaizy/Twitter

Meanwhile, Jaya Bachchan, his wife of 48 years, has a reported net worth between US$5-10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, thanks to her own stint in Bollywood since the 70s.

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5. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna (US$280 million)

Akshay Kumar, one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, and his wife Twinkle Khanna. Photo: @twinklerkhanna/Instagram

In 2020, Akshay Kumar was the only Indian star to be included on Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities list with an annual income around US$48.5 million. As one of Bollywood’s top-earning actors with no box office flops in years, Kumar’s own net worth is reported around US$250 million, according to International Business Times.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna got married in 2001. Photo: @twinklerkhanna/Instagram

The Bell Bottom actor married his wife, actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, back in 2001. Her net worth is estimated to be an impressive US$30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

6. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (US$167 million)

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Photo: @anushkasharma/Instagram

According to DNA India, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has a total net worth of US$120 million, thanks to his current gig as the captain of the Indian national team and his lucrative endorsements with brands like Myntra, Uber, Audi and MRF, among others.

While Anushka Sharma is a Bollywood star, Virat Kohli is a famous cricketer. Photo: @anushkasharma/Instagram

Meanwhile, his Bollywood star wife Anushka Sharma has an estimated net worth of US$47 million given her successful career, huge brand deals and her own production house called Clean Slate Films.

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7. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (US$130 million)

Bollywood power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan . Photo: @aish.abhifc/Instagram

Praised for her beauty and acting talent, the former Miss World Aishwarya Rai has amassed an estimated net worth of US$100 million over the years. The jaw-dropping figure come from her 50 film credits and high-profile brand endorsements like L’Oreal and Longines.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Photo: @my_aishwarya/Twitter

While his parents and wife have snagged a nine-figure net worth, Abhishek Bachchan has a commendable net worth of around US$30 million, according to BollywoodShaadis.

8. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor (US$100 million)

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Photo: @kareenakapoorkhan/Instagram

The beloved Bollywood couple, who welcomed their second son Jeh in February, reportedly enjoys a combined net worth of US$100 million, according to Republic World. Both actors earned fat pay cheques from their successful films and brand endorsements. They also own multiple luxurious properties in India (Saif with his Pataudi royal palace and Kareena with her array of flats).

Kareena Kapoor celebrating her birthday with Saif Ali Khan on a holiday getaway. Photo: @KareenaK_FC/Twitter

9. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone (US$60 million)

Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Photo: @ranveersingh/Instagram

Bollywood’s “It Couple” Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have starred in a number of films together and have been married since 2018. Singh’s net worth is listed as around US$20 million, while Padukone’s is US$40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh both star in the upcoming release 83. Photo: @TeamDeepikaMY_/Twitter

Their net worth will likely only increase in coming years considering their increasing pay cheques and business endeavours in the pipeline. Recently, Padukone took to Instagram and announced a new lifestyle brand that’s expected to roll out in 2022 with a focus on beauty and skin care.

10. Ajay Devgn and Kajol (US$46 million)

Both Ajay Devgn and Kajol have had successful careers in Bollywood. Photo: @kajol/Instagram

Ajay Devgn and Kajol have enjoyed a long blissful marriage and successful careers in Bollywood. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Devgan has an estimated net worth of US$30 million thanks to films like Omkara (2006), Rajneeti (2010) and Singham (2011). He also owns a successful production house called Ajay Devgn Films.

Ajay Devgan and Kajol. Photo: @kajol/Instagram

On the other hand, Kajol’s net worth roughly stands at US$16 million. This comes from her iconic film roles, lucrative endorsements and owning multiple luxury properties.

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Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, son of former royal Tiger Pataudi, and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, have raked in millions
India’s ‘It Couple’ Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who both star in the upcoming film 83, have a combined net worth of US$60 million