India’s celebrity scene is currently booming, with stars earning enormous amounts through their careers, endorsements, and social media. But when it comes to taxes, one name stands out as the biggest taxpayer of 2024. Any guesses? Here’s a clue: his fans call him the King.
No, it’s not Virat Kohli. It’s the Baadshah of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan. According to a list from Fortune India featuring celebrity taxpayers for the financial year 2024, SRK tops the chart, paying an impressive Rs 92 crore in taxes.
Following closely behind, Tamil superstar Vijay (Thalapathy) secured the second spot, contributing Rs 80 crore. Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan rank third and fourth, paying Rs 75 crore and Rs 71 crore, respectively. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli rounds out the top five with Rs 66 crore.
On the female side, Kareena Kapoor Khan led the pack, paying Rs 20 crore in taxes. Comedian Kapil Sharma made his mark in the television industry by paying Rs 26 crore.
Looking ahead, after a massive 2023, Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear in King, a highly anticipated film directed by Sujoy Ghosh, which will also feature his daughter Suhana Khan. Details about the project are still under wraps.
