Amitabh Bachchan is very sad with Dharmendra’s departure. Jai is deeply saddened by the departure of Veeru from “Sholay”. Recently, when Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital due to his deteriorating health, Amitabh immediately went to meet him. However, little did anyone know that the Veeru-Jai duo would break up forever within a few days. Dharmendra played the role of Veeru in “Sholay”, and Amitabh played the role of Jai. It proved to be one of the biggest films of both their careers. Due to its success his wealth also increased significantly. Veeru Ke Jai i.e. Amitabh Bachchan is considered the superstar of Bollywood. He is also known as Big B. He has earned crores of rupees from films, hosting the TV show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC), brand endorsements, real estate and many other types of businesses. Let’s know more about them here.
Amitabh Bachchan, who started his acting career with the film “Saat Hindustani” in 1969, had to face some difficulties in the beginning. He was rejected for the post of newsreader in All India Radio in Delhi. After this he worked as a business executive at Bird & Company in Kolkata. However, his passion for acting brought him to Mumbai. His real identity came into existence in the 1970s, when he created the “angry young man” image in films like “Zanjeer” (1973), “Deewar” (1975), and “Sholay” (1975). These films made him a star overnight. Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in more than 200 films and has won many major awards including several National Film Awards.
How much wealth does he have, what are his sources of income?
Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth is estimated to be ₹1,600 crore by 2025. His main sources of income are as follows:
– Movies: He earns ₹6 to ₹10 crore for every movie from Bollywood and regional films.
– Television: He earns around ₹5 crore for every episode from hosting “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC). – Brand Endorsement: He is one of India’s most loved and highest paid brand ambassadors. He charges ₹3 to ₹8 crore for every endorsement, and his annual endorsement income is estimated to be between ₹10 to ₹15 crore.
Real Estate: He owns many properties in Mumbai and other cities. These include bungalows and commercial complexes.
Investments: He has also invested in many companies and business ventures.
Which brands are associated with them?
Even at the age of 80, Amitabh Bachchan is one of India’s most trusted and popular brand ambassadors. Corporate brands and government initiatives choose him for their advertisements because of his credibility and reach. He believes that whatever he promotes is in public interest. He has participated in many government campaigns, such as GST Awareness Campaign and Hepatitis Awareness Campaign. He has also been the face of many big brands, including Muthoot Group (Gold Loan), Lux Industries (Innerwear), Reid & Taylor (Apparel), Kalyan Jewelers (Jewellery), FirstCry (Baby Products), OnePlus (Smartphones), Just Dial (Local Search Engine), Medibody (Healthcare Platform), Cadbury Dairy Milk (Confectioners), Dabur Chyawanprash (Health and Wellness), Maggi (Instant Foods), Amway Nutralite (Health and Nutrition), India Gate Basmati Rice, and Mankind Pharma (Pharmaceuticals).
Where have they invested?
Amitabh Bachchan has made many successful investments throughout his career. In 1995, he started Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL), a production and event management company. Films like “Tere Mere Sapne” (1996) and “Mrityudata” (1997) were made under this banner.
His other large and profitable investments include:
– Real Estate Development: He has invested in Oberoi Realty Projects and bought a pre-IPO stake in Shree Lotus Developers.
– Sports: He is the co-owner of Singapore Slammers (International Premier Tennis League, IPTL) with UD Group since 2025.
– Green Energy: He is a stakeholder in Ujaas Energy.
– Tech/Startups: In 2013, he bought 0.1% stake in Just Dial for ₹6.27 crore. He has also invested in companies like Jiddu (cloud storage), Stampede Capital (financial services), and Edusafe (ed-tech).
– Food Tech: In 2024, Amitabh bought minority stake in Swiggy.
– Rental Properties: They have commercial offices on rent in Mumbai and elsewhere.
Which cars are there in his collection?
Amitabh Bachchan has a luxurious car collection, which is worth more than ₹20 crores. His collection consists of 16 vehicles, which include ultra-luxury sedans, SUVs, sports cars and vintage cars.
– Rolls-Royce Phantom VII (Gifted by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra after ‘Eklavya’)
– Bentley Continental GT
– BMW i7 (Electric)
– Land Rover Defender 130
– Range Rover Autobiography LWB
– Lexus LX 570
– Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG
– Mini Cooper S
– Porsche Cayman S
– Toyota Land Cruiser
– Mercedes-Benz S-Class/S 350
– Mercedes-Benz V-Class
– Range Rover 4.4D AB LWB
– Ford Perfecta (VINTAGE)
How much is invested in real estate and properties?
Amitabh Bachchan has also invested heavily in real estate. His big properties include his famous bungalows ‘Jalsa’ and ‘Prateeksha’ in Juhu, Oberoi Seven in Goregaon and Kapol Housing Society in Juhu. He also has commercial properties in Mulund and Oshiwara.
In 2024, he sold a duplex in Atlantis in Andheri for ₹83 crore, which he bought for ₹31 crore in 2021. He also bought a 10,000 square feet plot in Ayodhya for ₹14.5 crore. With these deals, their total real estate investment in 2024 exceeds ₹100 crore.
How much wealth did Dharmendra leave behind?
The estimated net worth of famous Bollywood actor Dharmendra is around ₹450 crore. This wealth mainly comes from his illustrious film career spanning over 60 years, film production and several successful business ventures. His assets include large real estate holdings, including a large farmhouse in Lonavala, Maharashtra. He also had successful theme-based restaurant chains like Garam Dharam Dhaba and He-Man.