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Highest Tax-Paying Artistes in India FY24: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Vijay Tops the List

Aastha Tyagi2 years ago2 years ago886 mins

Celebrities in India are not merely entertainment stars; they are also some of the biggest contributors to the economy of the nation in the form of taxes. With huge revenues coming from films, endorsement contracts, and commercial businesses, Bollywood and South Indian cine heroes and cricket heroes top earners pay huge income tax to the treasury every year. The financial year 2024 saw several celebrity names paying big bucks to the nation’s treasury.

Highest Tax-Paying Celebrities in FY24

Celebrity	Industry	Tax Paid (Rs crore)
Shah Rukh Khan	Bollywood	92
Vijay	South Indian Cinema	80
Salman Khan	Bollywood	75
Amitabh Bachchan	Bollywood	71
Virat Kohli	Cricket	66
Ajay Devgn	Bollywood	42
M.S. Dhoni	Cricket	38
Ranbir Kapoor	Bollywood	36
Sachin Tendulkar	Cricket	28
Hrithik Roshan	Bollywood	28
Kapil Sharma	Comedy/TV	26
Sourav Ganguly	Cricket	23
Kareena Kapoor	Bollywood	20
Shahid Kapoor	Bollywood	14
Mohanlal	South Indian Cinema	14
Allu Arjun	South Indian Cinema	14
Hardik Pandya	Cricket	13
Kiara Advani	Bollywood	12
Katrina Kaif	Bollywood	11
Pankaj Tripathi	Bollywood	11
Aamir Khan	Bollywood	10

Bollywood’s Financial Titans: SRK, Salman, and Amitabh Bachchan

The ‘King of Bollywood’ Shah Rukh Khan led the list with an impressive Rs 92 crore paid as tax, indicating his dominance in the trade. His earnings are derived from hit films, luxury brand endorsements, and business ventures such as the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Salman Khan follows him closely, whose hit films and TV shows contribute to his Rs 75 crore tax collection. While that is happening, Amitabh Bachchan, mid-way through a career spanning decades in the entertainment industry, remains a magnet for money, splurging Rs 71 crore. South Indian Cinema’s impact: Vijay, Allu Arjun, and Mohanlal

Tamil superstar Vijay paid Rs 80 crore, which reflects the growing financial muscle of South Indian films. Telugu hunk Allu Arjun and Malayalam giant Mohanlal also made their mark, paying each Rs 14 crore, which speaks about their colossal popularity in India and abroad.

Cricketing Legends: Virat Kohli, Dhoni, and Tendulkar

Cricket is more than just a sport in India—its a billion-dollar business. Top tax-paying sportsperson was Virat Kohli with Rs 66 crore. Even though he retired from international cricket, M.S. Dhoni contributed Rs 38 crore, and cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar was still making the news with Rs 28 crore in tax payment.

Bollywood Rising Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and More

Ranbir Kapoor, the box office staple, shelled out Rs 36 crore, endorsing the moneymaking abilities of the new generation of Bollywood. Kiara Advani, with her new hits, shelled out a handsome Rs 12 crore. Katrina Kaif, Pankaj Tripathi, and Shahid Kapoor also made big bucks in the tax register, endorsing the monetary success of new-generation Bollywood artists.

Outside Films: Kapil Sharma and Sourav Ganguly

TV and comedy remain profitable, with stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma shelling out Rs 26 crore. Ex-cricketer turned BCCI President Sourav Ganguly gave Rs 23 crore, reflecting the increasing financial clout of sports managers and media personalities.

Conclusion: Entertainment and Sports Fuel India’s Economy

Their heavy taxes are indicative of their income mass and economic power. Whether their money is earned in the form of movies, cricket, or television, their contribution has a direct effect on India’s economy. Because of Bollywood, south Indian cinema, and cricket, these artists will likely be among the highest one taxpayers for generations to come.
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