Published 23:22 IST, August 29th 2024
Juhi Chawla Features On 2024 Hurun India Rich List Of Self-Made Women With Net Worth Of ₹4,600 Crore
Hurun India has published it's 2024 billionaire's list. Juhi Chawal, who has amassed ₹4,600 crore in wealth, ranked 6th in self-made woman list.
2024 Hurun India Rich List: India has now reached a new milestone in its number of billionaires. Over the past year, the country has added one billionaire every five days, bringing the total to more than 300 for the first time. As per the list, India now has 334 billionaires, an increase of 75 from the previous year. With this, Juhi Chawla has secured the sixth spot in the top 10 self-made women's list.
Juhi Chawal makes it to top 10 self-made women's list
Hurun India is the leading authority in recognising wealth creation, innovation and growth in India. This year, the list features 1,539 individuals with wealth exceeding ₹1,000 crore, marking the first time it has surpassed the 1,500 threshold, reflecting an 86 percent increase over the past five years. Among the notable entries is an actress and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Juhi Chawal, who has amassed ₹4,600 crore in wealth, making her the first self-made woman to join the list.
This year’s list also includes famous figures such as Zoho owner Radha Vembu with ₹47,500 crore, Falguni Nayar and family, Jayshree Ullaal, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. Juhi Chawla appears at the 6th position after Neha Narkhede and family, who have Rs 4,900 crore, and before former PepsiCo CEO Indra K Nooyi, with Rs 3,900 crore.
How much wealth Juhi Chawal has?
Juhi Chawla in married to Jay Mehta, Chairman of The Mehta Group, since 1995. They reportedly own several highly valuable assets. The family of four resides in an apartment building owned by Jay Mehta’s family, situated in Malabar Hill, one of Mumbai's most exclusive areas. They also have many luxury cars. Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta jointly own the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, which Forbes valued at $1.1 billion (around ₹9,139 crore) in 2022.
In the 1990s, Juhi Chawla became one of the most famous actresses. She also co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited, which produced three films starting with Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani in 2000.
Updated 23:22 IST, August 29th 2024