Bollywood has several star kids, such as Ranbir Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Pandey, who reportedly get film opportunities due to their family connections.
Often labelled “nepo babies,” they ride on their parents’ or relatives’ celebrity fame, building a rich career.
According to recent reports, Hrithik Roshan, son of actor-turned-director Rakesh Roshan, is currently the richest star kid in Bollywood.
The actor has an impressive net worth of Rs3,100 crore ($487.9 million), surpassing the likes of Saif Ali Khan (Rs1,200 crore), Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir (Rs400 crore each) and Alia Bhatt (Rs550 crore).
He also earns more than South Indian star kids such as Ram Charan (Rs1,340 crore), Jr NTR (Rs500 crore) and Prabhas (Rs300 crore).
His staggering net worth even dwarfs the wealth of some of India’s top stars, including Aamir Khan (Rs1,800 crore), Rajinikanth (Rs400 crore) and Salman Khan (Rs2,900 crore).
According to Hindustan Times, the secret to Hrithik’s wealth is his business investments.
The 50-year-old is one of his generation’s most successful actors, and charges as much as Rs85 crore per film. But, since he is selective with his films, acting does not contribute significantly to his wealth.
The bulk of Hrithik’s net worth comes from his sportswear brand HRX.
The Financial Express reported that the company is worth Rs1,000 crore and is one of the most successful businesses owned by an Indian actor. He also reportedly has other business investments, including a stake in his father’s film production company.
Hrithik also has investments in various start-ups. In 2017, he entered into a five-year agreement with Cult.fit, a health and wellness start-up valued at Rs100 crore. Forbes reported that Hrithik also acquired an equity share in the company.
Hrithik also collaborates with several international brands, including Rado, Mountain Dew, Oppo, Zebronics, Tata Tigor and Ferrero Rocher.
He earns crores each year from brand endorsements. According to reports, his fee for promoting a brand ranges from Rs3 crore to Rs5 crore.
One of the most popular Indian celebrities around, Hrithik has over 47.7 million followers on Instagram. According to reports, he charges around Rs5 crore for a promotional post.
