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Hrithik Roshan's Rags-to-Riches Story: From Bare Home to Rs 2,500 Crore Empire
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 20:54
Hrithik Roshan's Rags-to-Riches Story: From Bare Home to Rs 2,500 Crore Empire
- •Hrithik Roshan's estimated wealth now stands at Rs 2,500 crore, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2026, a significant increase from Rs 2,160 crore in 2025.
- •Despite his current affluence, Hrithik recalled a childhood where his family struggled financially, living in a barely furnished home and sleeping on mattresses.
- •His father, Rakesh Roshan, faced an unpredictable career as an actor before finding success as a producer and director, often worrying about supporting his family.
- •The family's financial struggles were evident, with Rakesh Roshan putting personal assets at stake to finance Hrithik's debut film, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, after the failure of Koyla.
- •Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai's success in 2000 launched Hrithik's career, and his wealth has since expanded through acting, endorsements, and his fitness brand HRX.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Hurun India Rich List 2026, Hrithik Roshan's estimated wealth stands at Rs 2,500 crore, showing an increase from Rs 2,160 crore in 2025.
Hrithik made his acting debut in the 2000 film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, directed by his father Rakesh Roshan, which became a major commercial success after the family risked personal assets following the failure of Koyla.
In an old interview, Hrithik recalled living in a barely furnished home with just walls and floors where the family initially slept on mattresses and mats until they could slowly afford furniture.
