There are a few families in our film industry whose names are synonymous with success, talent and wealth. While the Kapoor and Bachchan families often come to mind, there’s one family that has a significant presence in the industry since the 1960s.
There are a few families in our film industry whose names are synonymous with success, talent and wealth. For generations, their films and actors have made the industry what it is, with their surnames always popping up when we talk about the most reputed and richest families. These families have given us iconic films, actors and directors, passing down their legacy from one generation to the next. While the Kapoor and Bachchan families often come to mind, there’s one family that has not only remained a significant presence in the industry since the 1960s but continues to make some of the cinema’s biggest stars: The Khans.
The journey started with Salim Khan
The journey started with Salim Khan when he first worked as an actor, but it was as a writer that he truly found his calling. Alongside Javed Akhtar, he formed the legendary writing duo ‘Salim-Javed’ and crafted some of the cinema’s most iconic films, including Sholay and Zanjeer. After parting ways with Javed Akhtar, he continued to write successful films. Reportedly, his estimated net worth is ₹1,000 crore. After him, his sons – Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan – also followed in his footsteps and entered the industry.
Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan’s net worth
Salman Khan is undoubtedly one of the massive stars in the film industry, known for his massive fan following and box office hits. He is not just a talented actor, but also one of the richest actors in the industry, with an estimated net worth of around Rs 2900 crores. His success in films, television, and business ventures has contributed significantly to his wealth. Apart from his own success, his brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, also play important roles in the family’s financial empire. Arbaaz Khan is said to have a net worth of about Rs 500 crore, while Sohail Khan has a net worth of approximately Rs 300 crore.
When we combine the net worth of the whole family, it totals around Rs 5259 crores, making them the wealthiest family in the film industry. In comparison, the Bachchan family, one of the most iconic families, reportedly has a net worth of about Rs 4500 crores, while the Kapoor family’s wealth is allegedly estimated at Rs 2000 crores.
The family’s third generation
The family’s legacy is continuing with the third generation. Salim Khan’s granddaughter, Alizeh Khan, has already stepped into Bollywood. Daughter of Atul Agnihotri and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, she marked her acting debut as a child, in Hello (2008). In 2023, she was seen in Farrey, alongside Ronit Roy, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. This clearly shows that the family’s reign in the industry is far from over.