Shahrukh ‘world’s second richest actor’

Shahrukh’s vast fortune includes homes in Mumbai, Delhi, Dubai and London.

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Bollywood’s highest earning celebrity Shahrukh Khan earned in excess of £25mn last year, securing his title as the second richest actor in the world.

The 48-year-old Bollywood star, dubbed King Khan, out-earned Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp in 2013, and has an estimated personal fortune of £350mn.

Shahrukh has starred in over 50 Hindi films over his glittering 20-year career, co-owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders, and has his own successful production company.

His latest film, Chennai Express, earned him £3mn and broke several Bollywood box office records on its debut.

Shahrukh was the only Bollywood star to feature in the top 10 of the international celebrity rich list for 2013 - compiled by Wealth-X - and was beaten to the number one spot by Jerry Seinfeld.

Married to film producer Gauri Chibber, Shahrukh’s vast fortune includes homes in Mumbai, Delhi, Dubai and London.

Much of the Bollywood king’s wealth comes from highly lucrative endorsement deals with companies such as Nokia, Pepsi and TAG Heuer.

He is reportedly in talks with a spice brand for an endorsement which would see him pocket another £2mn.

His savvy marketing skills lead Forbes Middle East to recently place him number one in their annual ranking of the world’s top Indian leaders.

Bollywood remains the world’s largest filmmaking industry, producing about 1,000 films each year - double the output of Hollywood.