Bollywood’s Wealthiest: Juhi Chawla Dominates Despite a Decade Without a Box Office Success

When discussing the leading female stars of Indian cinema, names such as Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Nayanthara are frequently mentioned. There are also those who argue for the inclusion of Aishwarya Rai, based on her past prominence, and Priyanka Chopra for her international success. Surprisingly, one actress surpasses all others in terms of wealth: Juhi Chawla. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 confirms Chawla’s astounding net worth of ₹7790 crore (approximately $880 million), making her one of the wealthiest actors worldwide. Chawla was a major Bollywood star in the 1990s and later took on supporting roles. Since 2010, she has appeared in fewer films, including “Gulaab Gang,” “Chalk and Duster,” “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga,” “Sharmaji Namkeen,” and “Fridays Night Plan.” Her recent projects have largely been direct-to-OTT releases or independent films. The last film where Chawla played a significant role that generated substantial box office revenue was Ajay Devgn’s “Son of Sardaar” in 2012. The Hurun Research Institute publishes the annual Hurun Rich List. Mukesh Ambani once again leads the overall rich list, solidifying his position as India’s wealthiest individual.