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Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth is estimated at $875 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in the world and the richest in Bollywood. Known by the initials SRK and referred to as the “Baadshah of Bollywood” and “King Khan,” he has appeared in more than 100 films over a career spanning more than three decades, earned 15 Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award, and built a business empire anchored in his production company Red Chillies Entertainment and his co-ownership of the Indian Premier League cricket franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Updated March 2026: According to BBC News, Shah Rukh Khan officially entered the global billionaire club in October 2025 when the Hurun India Rich List 2025 placed his net worth at $1.4 billion (₹12,490 crore) — though other trackers, including Esquire’s sourcing from Economic Times, placed his figure at approximately $876.5 million for the same period. The profile here uses the $875 million figure consistent with the site’s existing data. His wealth is primarily driven by Red Chillies Entertainment’s film and VFX operations and his KKR stake. His upcoming film King is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, per Variety.
Shah Rukh Khan was born Shahrukh Khan on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India, to Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, a Pakistani-origin Indian independence activist and businessman, and Lateef Fatima, a magistrate. His family was Muslim and Khan grew up in a middle-class household in the Rajendra Nagar and Gautam Nagar neighborhoods of New Delhi. He attended St. Columba’s School in New Delhi and was an accomplished student and athlete, winning the Sword of Honour at the school. He completed his undergraduate degree in economics from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, in 1988 and began post-graduate studies in mass communication at Jamia Millia Islamia before leaving to pursue his acting career full-time. He also trained briefly at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. Both his parents died before his film career reached its peak — his father in 1981 and his mother in 1991.
Khan began his career in television, appearing in the Delhi Doordarshan series Dil Dariya (1988) and achieving his breakout role in Fauji (1988–1989), a military drama that aired nationally and gave him a nationwide profile. He relocated to Mumbai and made his Hindi film debut in Deewana (1992), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Early in his career he was recognized for unconventional villain roles in Baazigar (1993) and Darr (1993). His transformation into Bollywood’s defining romantic hero began with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ, 1995), directed by Aditya Chopra and co-starring Kajol — the film ran continuously at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema for over 25 years. DDLJ remains one of the most commercially and critically successful Indian films ever made.
Khan solidified his superstar status through a string of romantic blockbusters: Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). He earned critical acclaim for dramatic roles including the period romance Devdas (2002), the social drama Swades (2004), and the sports drama Chak De! India (2007). After a four-year hiatus from major releases, Khan staged one of Bollywood’s most remarkable comebacks in 2023 with three consecutive blockbusters: Pathaan (January 2023), which grossed over ₹1,050 crore ($120 million) worldwide per Variety; Jawan (September 2023), which crossed $103 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023; and Dunki (December 2023), which grossed approximately ₹454 crore ($55 million) worldwide. Combined, his three 2023 releases grossed over ₹2,600 crore ($315+ million) worldwide, making him the only Indian actor to exceed ₹2,500 crore in a single year. He did not have a theatrical release in 2024 or 2025; his next film, King, is scheduled for December 24, 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber on October 25, 1991, in a Hindu ceremony followed by a Muslim nikah. They have three children: Aryan Khan (born 1997), who works in the entertainment industry; Suhana Khan (born 2000), who made her Bollywood debut in The Archies (2023); and AbRam Khan (born 2013). The family’s primary residence is Mannat, currently undergoing a major renovation expected to add two floors and cost approximately ₹25 crore. During the renovation, the family relocated to duplex apartments in Pali Hill, Bandra. Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France in 2007, and the Légion d’Honneur — France’s highest honor — in 2024. He attended the 2025 Met Gala as the first Indian male actor to do so.
Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth is estimated at $875 million. The Hurun India Rich List 2025, reported by BBC News, placed his net worth at $1.4 billion — making him the first Bollywood star to officially enter the global billionaire club. This wealth is primarily driven by Red Chillies Entertainment (his film production and VFX company) and his co-ownership of the KKR IPL cricket franchise.
Khan’s wealth comes from four primary sources: his acting fees from over 100 films across three decades; his production company Red Chillies Entertainment, which operates both a major film studio and one of India’s leading VFX houses; co-ownership of the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise (acquired for $75 million in 2007 and now worth multiples of that); and one of Bollywood’s most extensive endorsement portfolios. His 2023 comeback — three consecutive blockbusters grossing over ₹2,600 crore worldwide — substantially elevated his market value.
Khan’s next theatrical release is King, directed by Siddharth Anand (who also directed Pathaan). The film is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, per Variety. It marks Khan’s first theatrical release in three years and reunites the creative team behind Pathaan, which grossed over $120 million worldwide.
As of March 2026, Shah Rukh Khan is 60 years old. Shah Rukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965 in New Delhi, India.
Shah Rukh Khan stands 5’8″ tall (173 cm).
Shah Rukh Khan has been married to Gauri Khan since 1991. Gauri is a film producer and interior designer. Together they have three children: Aryan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam.
Yes, Shah Rukh Khan has three children with his wife Gauri Khan: Aryan (~28), Suhana Khan (~25), and AbRam (~12). Suhana made her Bollywood debut in 2023 with The Archies, while Aryan is working in film production.
Shah Rukh Khan lives in the iconic Mannat mansion in Bandra, Mumbai, India. The property is valued at an estimated ₹250–300 crore and is one of the most famous celebrity homes in the world. Fans regularly gather outside Mannat to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood superstar.
Shah Rukh Khan earns approximately ₹150–250 crore per film. His 2023 comeback film Pathaan grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide, cementing his status as Bollywood’s biggest box-office draw.