Bollywood Wealthiest Star
In a new record, Amitabh Bachchan has turned out to be the highest tax-paying celebrity in India for the financial year 2024-25. He has left well behind the mega superstar of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, and other big names in the industry. The 81-year-old actor paid ₹120 crore taxes on his earnings of ₹350 crore this year.
The super huge earnings of Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan has a gigantic income of ₹350 crore this year being made from various fronts. The income is from: Cinemas
Brand endorsements
Hosting the most popular gameshow called Kaun Banega Crorepati
This makes him one of the earning persons in the industry of entertainment in India.
Record-Breaking Tax Payment
Amitabh Bachchan has been known to everyone for his generally disciplined attitude toward personal finances. Over the years of his career, he has paid his taxes promptly. This year the gross paid tax by him is ₹120 crore which is a 69% increase compared to the amount of ₹71 crore paid last year. The final installment of his advanced tax payment of ₹52.5 crore was made on March 15, 2025.
Surpassing Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan
Shah Rukh Khan had emerged the highest tax-paying celebrity in India last year paying ₹92 crores as taxes. However in the current year Amitabh Bachchan’s ₹120 crore tax was higher by 30% as compared to that of SRK.
Others who emerged as top tax-paying celebrities this year include:
Thalapathy Vijay – Rs. 80 crores tax paid
Salman Khan – Rs. 75 crores tax paid
Moving from the fourth position on the list of India’s highest-paying for taxes celebrities, Amitabh Bachchan placed himself right at the top.
Still a Powerhouse at 81
At the age of 81, Amitabh Bachchan still commands the loudest decibels in the industry. He is in demand as much for films, advertisements, and television shows. This year he acted in two blockbuster films:
Vettaiyan with Rajinikanth
Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone.
Besides the movies, he is hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 and has confirmed his presence for the next season.
Conclusion
With hard work and consistency, one can always overcome the odds and rise to the top. Amitabh Bachchan proves people can sculpt their fate. Such is his dedication to his work and financial discipline that he became the highest tax-paying celebrity in India. His income and contributions to the film industry still inspire millions. Even at the age of 81, he remains an icon.
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