When it comes to the richest Bollywood families, the Bachchan and Kapoor families are usually the first to come up. But, topping the list is a family that is associated with the music industry and has given many hit songs and global anthems.
Surprisingly, the second richest Bollywood family is that of Aditya Chopra, who has an estimated net worth of Rs 8000 crore. In comparison, the Bachchan family’s net worth is around Rs 4500 crores, while the Kapoor family’s net worth is Rs 2000 crores, according to BollywoodShaadis. What’s more, prominent families from the South Indian film industry-like the Akkineni and Mega families (Allu-Konidela)-are also included in the list.
Who is the richest family in Bollywood?
According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, the richest Indians come from various industries, including Bollywood. Topping the list from the film industry is the family of Bhushan Kumar, who owns the T-Series group. His net worth is estimated to be around Rs 10,000 crore (over $1.2 billion). Yes, you read that right-the Kumar family has officially acquired the title of the richest Bollywood family, surpassing some of the biggest names in Bollywood.
Who was Gulshan Kumar?
Gulshan Kumar was born on 5 May 1951 in New Delhi. He was the son of a fruit juice seller in Daryaganj. Leaving studies after class ten, he helped in his family’s small business and later developed a keen interest in music. Initially, he sold pirated Bollywood cassettes to meet public demand, but Kumar dreamed bigger. In 1983, he founded Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. (T-Series), which revolutionized the Indian music and film industry.
What did Gulshan Kumar own?
Bhushan Kumar, son of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, is now the head of the family and business. He is one of Bollywood’s most prominent producers, having given many cinematic and musical gems. His uncle, Krishan Kumar, who is also an actor and co-owner of T-Series, helps manage the company and contributes significantly to the family’s net worth.
Who took over the T-series?
Bhushan Kumar successfully took over the reins of T-Series after the tragic death of his father, Gulshan Kumar, and has since made a huge impact in the music and film industry by carrying forward his legacy. Bhushan Kumar is married to actress and filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar, and the couple has a son named Ruhaan. Interestingly, according to reports, Divya owns only 0.45% of the T-Series company, while Bhushan Kumar’s wealth is estimated to be around Rs 414 crore.
Whom did Gulshan Kumar marry?
Gulshan Kumar married Sudesh Kumari in 1975, and the couple had three children – Khushali Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and Tulsi Kumar. Earlier, there were reports of a separation between the couple. However, a source close to the actress clarified that the reason Divya removed the surname ‘Kumar’ from her official Instagram account was due to astrological beliefs. She also added an extra ‘s’ to her maiden name, ‘Khosla’.