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Karan Johar has made one of the biggest moves among Bollywood’s wealthiest names between the last two editions of the Hurun India Rich List. In 2024, the filmmaker-producer was valued at Rs. 1,400 crore and occupied the fifth spot among the Hindi film industry’s wealthiest names. A year later, his fortune has climbed to Rs. 1,880 crore, pushing him up to fourth place. That’s a jump of Rs. 480 crore in just one year, an increase of roughly 34%. And while the number itself is striking, the change in his position makes the comparison even more interesting. On the 2024 list, Johar was behind Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan’s wealth stood at Rs. 1,600 crore, putting him Rs. 200 crore ahead of Johar. Fast-forward to the 2025 edition and that gap has completely disappeared. Johar is now at Rs. 1,880 crore, while Bachchan and his family are estimated at Rs. 1,630 crore. That puts Johar Rs. 250 crore ahead and moves him from fifth to fourth. So, what ...

The IIFA Awards 2027 will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube, marking the first time the awards ceremony will be available globally through the video platform. The announcement comes as the International Indian Film Academy prepares for the 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027. As part of the partnership, the IIFA Awards ceremony will be available to audiences across the world through YouTube. The collaboration will also include digital content around the event, covering the build-up to the awards, celebrity conversations, creator-led content and behind-the-scenes access. The partnership is expected to extend IIFA’s digital presence beyond the main awards ceremony, with content planned across different formats before and after the event. The initiative brings IIFA together with YouTube as the awards continue to expand their digital reach. Andre Timmins, Founder/Director, The Internati...

Bollywood's biggest stars have long commanded massive fan followings and impressive box office numbers, but their fortunes increasingly extend far beyond films. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 offers a glimpse into the business empires built by some of the industry's most prominent personalities, with Shah Rukh Khan and family emerging as the wealthiest Bollywood names on the list. According to the report, Shah Rukh Khan and family have a reported wealth of Rs. 12,490 crore, placing them at the top of the list of Bollywood's wealthiest personalities. The actor's association with Red Chillies Entertainment has evolved into a diverse entertainment business, making his wealth significantly broader than his earnings as a performer. Taking the second position is Juhi Chawla and family, with a reported wealth of Rs. 7,790 crore. A major factor behind the family's business interests is their association with Knight Riders Sports, giving the actress a significant presen...

Shah Rukh Khan has retained his position as the richest Indian actor in the Hurun India Rich List 2026. According to the latest ranking, the actor’s estimated net worth stands at Rs 10,000 crores. His wealth includes his business interests, including production company Red Chillies Entertainment and his involvement with Knight Riders Sports. While Shah Rukh Khan continues to lead the list, his reported net worth has declined compared to the previous year. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 had estimated his net worth at Rs 12,490 crores. This marks a drop of Rs 2,490 crores, or around 20%, in the latest estimate. Earlier this year, the Hurun Global Rich List had placed his net worth at Rs 10,800 crores. A significant part of Shah Rukh Khan’s wealth is linked to his business ventures. Red Chillies Entertainment, which he runs with his wife Gauri Khan, is among his key business interests. The company has been involved in film production as well as visual effects through its associated ventu...

The trailer of Udta Teer is now out, offering the first look at the upcoming comedy entertainer headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Backed by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, the film combines comedy, action and adventure, with the trailer introducing audiences to its ensemble of characters and the chaotic situations that form the backdrop of the story. Directed by Akash A Kaushik, Udta Teer marks his directorial debut. The trailer presents a fast-paced narrative with comic situations, action sequences and an ensemble-driven approach to humour. Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan lead the cast, while the supporting ensemble includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Smita Tambe. The trailer also gives a glimpse of the chemistry between the actors and the varied situations their characters find themselves in. While the film appears to draw its energy from it...

Shibasish Sarkar has been unanimously re-elected as President of the Producers Guild of India at the first meeting of the newly constituted Council of Management, held immediately following the Guild's 72nd Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2026. Earlier at the AGM, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowariker, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, Rajkumar Hirani, Ritesh Sidhwani and Zoya Akhtar were inducted into the Guild Council of Management. The other office bearers re-elected as part of the Guild’s leadership team are Manish Goswami, Madhu Bhojwani, Ankur Garg, and Aashish Singh who will continue to serve as Vice Presidents. Ashim Samanta and Fazila Allana will continue in their roles as Treasurers. In addition, Sushilkumar Agrawal and Hiren Gada have also been elected as Vice Presidents of the Producers Guild of India. Shibasish Sarkar said, “I am deeply hounoured to be elected as President for the fifth year. I, along with my Council of Management colleagues, look forward to ...