Actor Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as the highest tax-paying celebrity in India for 2024. According to Fortune India, Shah Rukh Khan made a remarkable tax payment of Rs 92 crore, surpassing other high-profile celebrities. This significant contribution places him at the top of the list, reflecting both his substantial earnings and his commitment to tax responsibilities.
Vijay and Salman Khan Follow in Tax Rankings
Following Shah Rukh Khan is Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, who paid Rs 80 crore in taxes this year. Vijay’s impressive tax contribution underscores his substantial success in the Indian film industry. Salman Khan also made a notable contribution, with a tax payment of Rs 75 crore, placing him third on the list.
Top 10 Celebrity Taxpayers: Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli, and More
The top ten list of highest taxpayers includes a mix of film and sports personalities:
- Amitabh Bachchan: The legendary actor paid Rs 71 crore in taxes, securing his place among the top contributors.
- Virat Kohli: The cricketer, who is ranked fifth, paid Rs 66 crore. Despite being surpassed by Shah Rukh Khan this year, Kohli remains a significant figure in the tax-paying elite.
- Ajay Devgn: At sixth place, Ajay Devgn contributed Rs 42 crore.
- MS Dhoni: The former cricket captain paid Rs 38 crore, placing him seventh.
- Ranbir Kapoor: The actor, known for his recent hits, paid Rs 36 crore and is ranked eighth.
- Hrithik Roshan and Sachin Tendulkar: Both paid Rs 28 crore, rounding out the top ten.
Celebrities in the Top 20: Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and More
Several other notable personalities also made it to the top 20 taxpayers list:
- Kapil Sharma: Paid Rs 26 crore.
- Sourav Ganguly: Contributed Rs 23 crore.
- Kareena Kapoor: Paid Rs 20 crore.
- Shahid Kapoor: Made a tax payment of Rs 14 crore.
- Hardik Pandya: Paid Rs 13 crore.
- Kiara Advani: Contributed Rs 12 crore.
- Mohanlal and Allu Arjun: Both paid Rs 14 crore.
- Pankaj Tripathi and Katrina Kaif: Each paid Rs 11 crore.
- Aamir Khan and Rishabh Pant: Paid Rs 10 crore each, securing the 21st and 22nd spots, respectively.
Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay, and Salman Khan’s Upcoming Projects
- Shah Rukh Khan: After a stellar 2023 with hits like Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, Shah Rukh is set to appear in Sujoy Ghosh’s King, with his daughter Suhana Khan also featuring in the film.
- Thalapathy Vijay: His latest film GOAT, directed by Venkat Prabhu, was released on Thursday. The film also stars Prabhudheva, Prashanth, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sneha, Laila, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, Yugendran, VTV Ganesh, and Aravind Akash.
- Salman Khan: Fans can look forward to seeing him in AR Murugadoss’s Sikandar, which is set to release next Eid. Rashmika Mandanna will also star in the film.
Fortune India’s Ranking Insights
Fortune India highlighted that Shah Rukh Khan tops the list of celebrity taxpayers for FY24, with Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay securing the second position, surpassing other prominent figures like Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Virat Kohli in terms of advance tax payments.
The substantial tax contributions by these celebrities reflect not only their earnings but also their role in supporting the nation’s economy through their fiscal responsibilities.
