Netizens react as Juhi Chawla becomes the richest Indian actress

Juhi Chawla, renowned for her performances in films such as Yes Boss, Bol Radha Bol, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, stands out as one of the most accomplished actresses of the 90s. Her most recent appearance was in Friday Night Plan in 2023, and she has an impressive net worth of Rs 4600 crore. Contrary to Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, or Deepika Padukone, Juhi has emerged as the wealthiest actress in India.

According to the latest report from Times of India, Juhi Chawla has emerged as the wealthiest actress in our country. Citing the Hurun Rich List of 2024, the article indicates that Juhi has outpaced the earnings of Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone.

With a net worth of Rs 4600 crore, the Yes Boss actress ranks just behind her close friend, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who boasts a net worth of Rs 7,300 crore. The list also reveals that Hrithik Roshan is the third richest celebrity in Bollywood, with a net worth of Rs 2000 crore.

It's noteworthy that Juhi, SRK, and Hrithik have all made their debuts on this list this year.

Fans are celebrating this achievement with various comments. One fan expressed, "Wow, Juhi Chawla truly deserves this! She's been a legend in the industry for so long." Another added, "Congratulations, Juhi! Your hard work and talent have finally paid off!" A third fan shared their excitement, saying, "This is amazing news! Juhi has always been an inspiration to many." Lastly, someone commented, "I'm so happy for her! She’s not just a great actress but also a wonderful person."

Reportedly, Juhi Chawla's wealth primarily stems from her significant role in SRK's Red Chillies Group, a production company she co-founded. Additionally, Juhi co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League alongside Shah Rukh.

Juhi's fortune is also bolstered by her real estate investments and other ventures alongside her affluent husband, Jay Mehta, as reported by the portal.

Following Juhi Chawla, the list of the wealthiest Bollywood actresses in India this year includes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone. Aishwarya holds the second position with an estimated net worth of around Rs 850 crore, while Priyanka's wealth stands at Rs 650 crore, derived from her various brands, film production efforts, and Hollywood projects.

Alia is placed fourth with a net worth of approximately Rs 550 crore, and Deepika completes the top five with an estimated wealth ranging from Rs 400 to Rs 500 crore.

Juhi Chawla first gained prominence by winning the Miss India beauty pageant in 1984 and made her Hindi film debut in 1988 with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.