Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been named the loftiest taxpayer among Indian celebrities for the time 2024, according to a report by Fortune India. Khan, who enjoyed significant success with his return to the big screen, reportedly paid Rs 92 crore in levies, placing him at the top of the list.
Following nearly before is actor Vijay, known for his strong addict base in South India, with a duty donation of Rs 80 crore. Salman Khan, another prominent Bollywood actor, paid Rs 75 crore in levies.
Top Indian Celebrity Taxpayers: Who Contributed the Most in 2024
stager actor Amitabh Bachchan, despite reducing his film appearances in recent times, ranked fourth with a duty donation of Rs 71 crore. Cricketer Virat Kohli, who surfaced as the loftiest taxpayer among sportspersons, paid Rs 66 crore, securing the fifth spot.
Other significant contributors include Ajay Devgn, who paid Rs 42 crore in levies, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The former Indian justice captain, who paid Rs 38 crore, earning him the seventh spot. Actor Ranbir Kapoor followed, with a duty donation of Rs 36 crore. Meanwhile, both Hrithik Roshan and fabulous cricketer Sachin Tendulkar each paid Rs 28 crore in levies.
The list also included several other celebrities. funnyman and television host Kapil Sharma contributed Rs 26 crore. While former Indian justice captain Sourav Ganguly paid Rs 23 crore.
Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor paid Rs 20 crore and Rs 14 crore, independently. Southern cinema stars Mohanlal and Allu Arjun also paid Rs 14 crore each, placing them among the top 20 taxpayers. Actors Pankaj Tripathi and Katrina Kaif each contributed Rs 11 crore in levies.
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Shah Rukh Khan’s recent success in 2023 with successes like” Pathaan”,” Jawan”, and” Dunki” is believed to have significantly boosted his income. The actor is also set to appear in” King”, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. His son, Suhana Khan, is also anticipated to star in the film.