Shah Rukh Khan is world’s second richest actor

Bollywood’s highest earning celebrity Shah Rukh Khan earned in excess of N6.8 billion (£25m) last year, securing his title as the second richest actor in the world.The 48-year-old Bollywood star, dubbed King Khan, out-earned Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp in 2013, and has an estimated personal fortune of N95.7 billion (£350m).Khan […]

Bollywood’s highest earning celebrity Shah Rukh Khan earned in excess of N6.8 billion (£25m) last year, securing his title as the second richest actor in the world.
The 48-year-old Bollywood star, dubbed King Khan, out-earned Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp in 2013, and has an estimated personal fortune of N95.7 billion (£350m).
Khan has starred in over 50 Hindi films over his glittering 20-year career, co-owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders, and has his own successful production company. His latest film, Chennai Express, earned him N820.3 million (£3m) and broke several Bollywood box office records on its debut.
Khan was the only Bollywood star to feature in the top 10 of the international celebrity rich list for 2013 – compiled by Wealth-X – and was beaten to the number one spot by Jerry Seinfeld. Married to Indian film producer Gauri Chibber, Khan’s vast fortune includes homes in Mumbai, Delhi, Dubai and London.
Much of the Bollywood king’s wealth comes from highly lucrative endorsement deals with companies such as Nokia, Pepsi and TAG Heuer. He is reportedly in talks with a spice brand for an endorsement which would see him pocket another N546.8 million (£2m).