Bollywood’s 5 richest actresses – net worths, ranked: Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt have made millions from films, investments and business ventures

Ranging from Deepika Padukone to Juhi Chawla, these astute actresses accumulated substantial wealth on-screen and even augmented their fortunes through additional business endeavors. However, which one leads the pack by a considerable margin?

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It continues to flourish as one of the biggest film industries globally, where prominent actresses also act as astute businesswomen, amassing considerable wealth through their skills, enterprises, and financial endeavors.

India\’s wealthiest actresses represent an intriguing blend of box office prowess, commercial partnerships, and business initiatives. Celebrities such as Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who have successfully broadened their horizons from domestic film industries to international arenas, have played pivotal roles in transforming Bollywood actresses into versatile entrepreneurs.

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5. Deepika Padukone, 39

Approximate fortune value: US$40 million

Indian actress, producer, and ex-model of Danish origin
Deepika Padukone
is renowned for her adaptable roles in both Bollywood and global cinema. Having started out as a model, she achieved her major break into acting with a pivotal role in the 2006 film.
Aishwarya
and has since been featured in major box office successes like
Chennai Express
,
Cocktail
,
Piku and Padmaavat
She\’s even experimented with
Hollywood
, appearing in 2017\’s
xXx: The Reappearance of Xander Cage
Aside from her acting pursuits, Padukone has also made a mark as an entrepreneur. In 2014, she launched a women’s fashion collection and, per Business Today, set up family office KA Enterprises, focusing on investments in startups aimed at consumers. Additionally, she started her own venture named DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures and initiated the mental wellness program known as Live LoveLaugh Foundation.

4. Alia Bhatt, 32

Approximate fortune value: US$65 million

Alia Bhatt, born in 1993, stands as the youngest actress featured on the Indian wealthy list. She made her first appearance as a leading lady in 2012’s
Student of the Year
, she has gathered critical acclaim and numerous awards for her roles in films like
Raazi
,
Gully Boy
and
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Bhatt leveraged her success from movies by applying her business acumen, co-founding the production company Eternal Sunshine Productions and investing in various brands such as the children’s and maternity wear label Ed-a-Mamma and beauty retail chain Nykaa. Additionally, she has secured significant endorsement deals with companies like L\’Oréal.
Gucci
And Maybelline, as reported by The Times of India.

3. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, aged 42

Estimated net worth: US$80 million

She\’s one of India\’s biggest international exports, so it\’s only fitting that
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
\’ fortune cement her place on the list of India\’s wealthiest actresses. Some of her big hits include Bollywood and Hollywood films like
Bajirao Mastani
,
Baywatch
and ABC series
Quantico
. Big screen and small screen aside, the former beauty queen has become a sought-after brand ambassador, endorsing luxury brands such as Dior, Bulgari and
Ralph Lauren
.

2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, aged 51

Estimated net worth: US$100 million

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, undoubtedly one of Bollywood\’s most legendary and beloved stars, first rose to global stardom in 1994 after winning the Miss World title. Since then, she\’s become a silver screen stalwart thanks to critically acclaimed Bollywood films like
Devdas
,
Jodhaa Akbar
and
Guzaarish
. Her high-end endorsements with luxury brands like L\’Oreal,
Longines
and De Beers have significantly contributed to her wealth, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in India. In 2007, Rai married fellow Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of industry icon Amitabh Bachchan, who has an equally impressive net worth of approximately US$30 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.

1. Juhi Chawla, 57

Estimated net worth: US$545 million

She hasn\’t starred in a successful box office hit since 2009, but that hasn\’t stopped Juhi Chawla from becoming Bollywood\’s richest actress – and by quite a stretch. However, her hefty fortune is largely a result of her involvement at Red Chillies Entertainment Group, a production company she co-founded. She also co-owns cricket teams, including the IPL\’s Kolkata Knight Riders, and has an impressive real estate portfolio alongside her businessman husband Jay Mehta, per Hindustan Times.

Bollywood’s 5 richest actresses – net worths, ranked: Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt have made millions from films, investments and business ventures – but who’s the richest?