Despite not having a major box office hit in over a decade, Juhi Chawla has been named India’s richest actress, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025. The list values her net worth at a staggering ₹7,790 crore (approx. $880 million), surpassing contemporary stars such as Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Priyanka Chopra.
Juhi Chawla, a leading Bollywood actress of the 1990s, has been selective about films in the past decade, taking on supporting roles and smaller projects. Her notable appearances include films like Gulaab Gang, Chalk and Duster, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Sharmaji Namkeen, and Friday Night Plan. Her last significant box office success came in 2012 with Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar.
The Hurun report highlights that Juhi’s wealth stems largely from business ventures with her husband Jay Mehta, rather than film earnings. Their portfolio includes stakes in Red Chillies Entertainment, involvement with the Knight Riders cricket franchises, and other entrepreneurial initiatives across media and sports.
While many contemporary Bollywood actresses have amassed fortunes from acting, endorsements, and international projects, Juhi Chawla’s business acumen has propelled her far ahead. For comparison, other leading actresses’ estimated net worths remain significantly lower, with Aishwarya Rai reportedly around ₹880 crore.
Juhi’s rise on the rich list underscores how strategic investments and diversified business ventures can sometimes outweigh even decades of stardom in entertainment earnings. The Hurun India Rich List, published annually by the Hurun Research Institute, also lists Mukesh Ambani as India’s wealthiest individual, consolidating his top position in the country.
Industry experts note that Juhi Chawla’s story is a testament to long-term planning and smart investment, showing that success in entertainment can be complemented — and sometimes surpassed — by financial prudence and entrepreneurship.
Even without recent commercial hits, Juhi Chawla continues to influence both the film industry and business circles, proving that sustained success is not only measured by box office performance but also by the strategic growth of personal wealth.