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The 20 Richest Bollywood Actors In the World

Bollywood is the term given to the film industry in India. The business has been around for some time and some amazing films have come out of the country.

Many talented actors have come from the Bollywood film business and although some have appeared in American and other international films, many have remained in their home country, gaining fame, wealth and earning recognition for their efforts as professional actors.

We've put together a list of the top male actors in Bollywood. You may recognized many of them.

Anil Kapoor

20. Anil Kapoor Net worth: $20 million

Anil Kappor is a professional actor from India who has starred in several Bollywood films. He has also appeared in many international television series and films.

Kapoor has been active in the business for nearly forty years as an actor. In 2005, he made his debut as a film producer. He was born in Chembur, Mumbai, India on December 24, 1956.

Anil married his current and only wife, Sunita Kappor in 1984 and is the brother of Sanjay Apoor, Boney Kapoor and Reena Kapoor. Anl is the twentieth richest male actor in Bollywood.

19. Emraan Hashmi Net worth: $25 million

Emraan Hashmi was born Emraan Anwar Hashmi, in March of 1979. He is an Inidan actor who has appeared in many Hindi films.

Hashmi experienced great success throughout his career and has been recognized with multiple nominations for his performances.

He was at one time, one of the highest paid actors within the entire Hindi cinema. Emraan was born in Mumbai, India and raised there. He attended the local university. After graduating, he because an assistant director, then decided to become an actor where he enjoyed tremendous success.

18. Mahesh Babu Net worth: $26 million

Mahesh Babu was born in August of 1975 as Mahesh Ghattamaneni in India. His first breakthrough film as an actor was in the 2001 supernatural drama titled, "Murari."

He went on to star in several highly successful films, winning multiple awards and recognition throughout his career. Babu made his acting debut when just a child of four in the film, "Needa" in 1979.

He appeared in a total of eight more films while still a child. Mahesh has earned distinctions in the form of international, domestic and a variety of other film awards as well as a place on the list of the most attractive male celebrities in all of India.

Mahesh is also known as "The Prince of Tollywood" to those who know him. He is also cited as being one of the most influential actors in Bollywood.

17. Shahid Kapoor Net worth: $30 million

Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor who is famous for his appearance in Hindi films. He was born in New Delhi, in February of 1981 and is also known by another acting name, Shahid Khattar.

At the age of 10, Shahid took an interest in dance and joined a dance academy. By the 1990s, he was working as a background dancer for a couple of films, and followed with appearances in music videos as well as TV commercials.

His film debut was in 2003 in a leading role for a romantic comedy. Kapoor won a film award for his performance. He went on to star in multiple films since and has experienced tremendous success throughout his career.

Shahid is a versatile actor who has played many different roles across genres. Although, he's earned distinction as an actor, Kappor went through a dry period where his career faltered with a rash of poorly received films.

This has not tarnished his popularity with fans though. He is noted as one of the most attractive male celebrities in India. In addition to his career in film, he is active in supporting worthy charities and has appeared as a talent judge for an Indian reality dance show.

He is currently married to Mira Rajput and the couple have one daughter together.

16. Abhishek Bachchan Net Worth: $35 million

Abhishek Bachchanis an Indian playback singer, actor and film producer who is well known in Bengali and Bollywood cinema. Both of his parents are famous actors Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan.

Abhishek was born in February of 1976. His screen debut was in the war film "Refugee" in 2000. He went on to join the Elgin Theatre, relocating to Toronto, Canada.

After this, he went on to star in multiple films, both international and in India. Bachchan has starred in more than fifty films throughout his career, but of all of these, just two have hit the big time.

This has not prevented him from becoming famous for his talent as an actor. He won several film awards and nominations for his performances.

Bachran married actress Aishwarya Rai, who is also a former Miss World, in 2007. The two have one child together.

15. Ranbir Kapoor Net worth: $45 million

Ranbir Kapoor is a professional actor from Bollywood. He was born in September of 1982 in Mumbai, India.

Kapoor was born into a family of celebrities, starting with his grandfather, Raj Kapoor, who is an actor and director in Indian film. Both his parents, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kappor are veteran actors.

Ranbir has starred in multiple films throughout his career, as well as serving as film director. His success in the Bollywood entertainment industry has helped him to amass his $45 million fortune.

14. Hrithik Roshan Net worth: $50 million

Hrithik Roshan was born in January of 1974 in India. He is an actor in Bollywood, who has appeared in several films. He is a multi-talented entertainer who is also known for his dancing.

The award winning actor is one of the highest paid actors in India and has won multiple awards and recognition for his efforts in film. He is the fourteenth richest Indian actor and has appeared in a Forbes top 100 list in 2012.

Roshan was given a leg up in the business as his actor father saw to it that he was involved in a variety of different films with him during the 1980s. He also gave his son the opportunity to try his hand at directing.

This was a wise move because Roshan won several awards. Although several of his films were not well-received by the pubic, Roshan was still adored by fans and highly respected in the industry.

13. Ajay Devgan Net worth: $60 Million

Ajay Devgan is an Indian actor who was born in April of 1969 as Vishal Veeru Devgan. He is held in high regard in Bollywood as a respected film producer, director and actor. He's among the most popular in the Hindi cinema.

Devgan has made appearances in more than one hundred Hindi films. He's the recipient of for Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards and numerous other recognition.

For his work, he has been honored with the Padma Shri by the government of India. This places him at the level of national hero. His acting career began in 1991, in an award winning performance in the film "Phool Aur Kaante."

Devgan is the thirteenth richest Bollywood actor and he's built his multi-million dollar net worth of $60 million through his work in the Indian film industry.

12. Rishi Kapoor Net worth: $80 Million

Rishi Kapoor is a veteran Indian actor in Hindi film who is also a director and producer. He is the father of well-known actor Ranbir Kapoor, whom he helped to break into the film industry.

This is a case of like-father, like-son. Rishi's father, Raj Kapoor had given him help in breaking into the acting profession with the film "Mera Naam," in 1970. Kapoor is married to fellow Bollywood actress Neetu Singh and has been since 1980.

Rishi has won multiple awards for his contributions to Indian film and is highly regarded as an actor, producer and director in the Hindi film sector.

11. Mithun Chakraborty Net worth: $85 Million

Mithun Chakraborty was born Gourang Chakraborty in June of 1952. He's a veteran in the Bollywood film industry with years of experience in a variety of professions within the business.

He began his acting career in 1976 and won aNaational Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the drama "Mrigayaa." He climbed the ladder in Bollywood quickly, appearing in yet several more popular films.

In addition to being a talented actor, Mithun is also a skilled dancer. He has reached high levels of popularity internationally, and particularly in Russia.

Throughout his impressive film career he has made over three hundred and fifty appearances in Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu and Bhojpuri films. Mithun is also a film director, producer, singer and writer in the Bollywood film industry, but these are not the only professions that he has to his credit.

He is also a social worker, television presenter, entrepreneur and he also served as a Rajya Sanha Member of Parliament. Mithun Chakraborty is the eleventh richest actor in Bollywood.

There is no doubt that a large portion of his vast net worth has been earned through the film industry, but he has also worked in several other professions and continues to do so to this day.

10. Irrfan Khan Net worth: $90 Million

Irrfan Kahn is the tenth richest male actor in Bollywood with an incredible net worth of $50 million. He was born in January of 1967 as Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan.

His main focus as an actor in Indian film has been in the Hindi cinema. he's also stared in several British films and American and Asian films. He made his official debut as an actor in 1988 in "Salaam Bombay," for which he won an Academy award nomination.

His contribution to the industry has been so great that he was awarded the Padma Shri recognition in 2011. Khan has won multiple awards and nominations from international film organizations and is considered to be one of the finest actors in Bollywood. You may remember him from his role as the owner of the park in the blockbuster hit "Jurassic World."

He's also appeared in "The Namesake," "Life of Pi," "I Love You," "Inferno" and "The Amazing Spiderman." He has also been named as the Resurgent Rajasthan ambassador for the government of Rajasthan.

9. Akshay Kumar Net Worth: $100 Million

Akshay Kumar is the ninth richest Bollywood actor with a net worth of $100 million. His birth name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He was born in September of 1967.

Although born in India, he is also considered a Canadian actor. He's made appearances in more than one hundred Hindi films and has won multiple awards for his contributions to the film industry.

In addition to being an actor, Akshay Kumar is also a well known producer, stuntman and martial artist. Kumar has been listed among the "most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema."

The majority of his large net worth has been earned through his work in Indian cinema. He remains one of the more popular actors in the region.

8. Dharmendra Net worth: $105 Million

Dharmendra was born as Dharmendra Singh Deol in December of 1935. He has starred in many action films earning the nicknames "He-Man" and "Action King."

Dharmendra has been recognized with a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awards in 1997 because of the ongoing and important contributions that he has made to Hindi cinema.

He is also known for his role as producer in the film industry, but in addition to this, he is also a politician. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.

Dharmendra served as representative of the Rajasthani Bikaner constituency from the Bharatiya Janata Party. He received the third highest honor possible from the Indian government in 2012.

The actor received the Padma Bhushan award for his many contributions. He is the eighth richest actor in Bollywood.

7. Anupam Kher Net worth: $125 Million

Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who is the seventh richest in Bollywood, with a net worth of $70 million. As an actor, Kher has appeared in more than five hundred films throughout his career.

The actor was born in March of 1955. While his main focus has been in the Hindi film sector, he has also made appearances in highly acclaimed international films, including "Bend It Like Beckham," "Lust," "Caution," and several others.

He's performed in films in a variety of different languages as well. In addition to being a popular actor in Inia, Kher is currently th Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India.

He previously held the position of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification as well as the National School of Drama within the country of India. He is also chairman of Actor Prepares.

Kher was honored by the Indian government in 2004, with the Padma Shri for the massive contributions that he has made to Indian cinema.

This was followed up in 2016 with a yet higher distinction and recognition from the Indian government with a Padma Bhushan award, which is the third highest honor that can be bestowed. Kher's wife, KirronKher is also an actress as well as a member of the Indian Parliament from Chandigarh.

6. Kamal Haasan Net Worth: $175 Million

Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor who was born in November of 1954 in Paramakudi, Madras State, India. He was successful in his career in the Indian film industry for many years and is still active making contributions.

In addition to is acting career, he also directs and produces within the Indian cinema. Haasan is involved in most segments of the industry and throughout his long and successful career, he has also served as playback singer, lyricist, screenwriter, choreographer, songwriter and dancer.

He's also well-known for his philanthropy. He was married to VAni Ganpai from 1978 through 1988 when the union ended in divorce. He went on to marry Sarika Thakur in 1988, but the marriage didn't work out and the couple split in 2004, ending the marriage.

His last partner was Gautami Tadimalla and the relationship endured from 2004 until 2016. Kamal has one child, Shruti Haasan, born in 1986. Kamal Haasan is one of the richest actors in Indian film with a massive net worth of $175 million.

While not all of his fortune has been earned by his acting, a good share of it has been made within the industry. You might say that Bollywood has been good to him, and he for it.

5. Saif Ali Khan Net Worth: $230 Million

Saof Ali Khan is the fifth richest Indian actor, who is also a well known Indian film producer. He was born Sajid Ali Khan in August of 1970. He was born into a celebrity family.

His mother is actress Sharmila Tagore and his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, late cricketer. Khans debut into the acting business was made in 1993 in the Yach Chopra drama "Parampara."

The film was not a success, but Khan went on to appear in more successful films beginning with the following year. The 1990s found Khan's career in a slump, but at the end of the decade, he hit hard on a great commercial success with the drama "Hum Saath-Saath Hain."

He became extremely prominent as an actor in the early 2000s. His success has been so great that he has amassed a net worth of $230 million.

4. Aamir Khan Net Worth: $260 Million

Aamir Khan was born in March of 1965 in Mumbai, India. He is a multi-talented entertainer and personality in the Indian film industry. Khan is an accomplished actor, director and producer in the business.

In addition to this, he is a television talk show host and is known for his philanthropy as well as his role as an activist. He married Reena Dutta in 1986 but the marriage ended in divorce in 2002.

He is currently married to his second wife Kiran Rao, whom he married in 2005. Khan is currently working on his next upcoming film titled "Thugs of Hindostan." He is the fourth richest actor in all of Bollywood with a net worth of $260 million.

3. Salman Khan Net worth: $300 Million

Salman Khan was born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan in December of 1965. He is an Indian film actor who has also served as film producer. His career in film has surpassed the twenty five year mark.

Throughout the years, he has received awards for supporting actor and has gained tremendous popularity in Asia and India. Khan is also known as a television personality, a talented singer and as a philanthropist.

He is the third richest actor in Bollywood with a massive wealth of $300 million. He began his career in Indian Cinema in 1988 and is still actively involved in the industry.

2. Amitabh Bachchan Net Worth: $500 million

The second richest actor in Bollywood is Amitabh Bachchan with an estimated net worth of $400 million. Bachchan was born in India in October of 1942.

He made his debut in acting in the 1970s, at which time, he gained tremendous popularity. He was the equivalent of the James Dean of America with his angry youth roles, which he played to perfection.

Bachchan has made more than one hundred and ninety appearances in Indian film. His name is practically a household word and in spite of the angry characters that he's played in his earlier years, he has not been typecast.

He's able to portray a variety of characters successfully, across the genres. Bachchan has been involved in the business for nearly five decades. He is well known and respected as one of the most influential actors of all time in the history of Indian cinema.

Shah Rukh Khan

1. Shah Rukh Khan Net Worth: $800 million 

The richest male actor in Bollywood is Shah Rukh Khan with an astounding net worth of $800 million. He was born in November of 1965 in New Delhi, Delhi, India. 

He attended college at Hansraj College and Delhi University, prior to engaging in his film career. Shah Rukh Khan is widely known as the "King" of Bollywood and it's not just because he's the wealthiest actor.

Khan has made some significant contributions to Indian cinema. He is actor, producer and in addition to this, television host. He became active in the industry in 1988 and is still hard at work.

He's appeared in over 80 Bollywood films and he's won a total of 14 Filmfare awards in addition to several others. Khan has the highest net worth of any actor in the Indian cinema.

The mega star married his current and only spouse, Gauri Khan in 1991. The couple have three children together and live in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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