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Bollywood's Richest Man Revealed: Not an Actor, Not a Director, But Worth ₹36,000 Crore!
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News18•01-10-2026, 14:07
Bollywood's Richest Man Revealed: Not an Actor, Not a Director, But Worth ₹36,000 Crore!
- •Bhushan Kumar, head of T-Series, is Bollywood's richest individual, not an actor or director.
- •According to the Hurun India Rich List 2026, Bhushan Kumar's net worth is ₹36,300 crore.
- •He surpassed Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures and Ronnie Screwvala to become the country's wealthiest filmmaker.
- •Bhushan Kumar and his family's wealth increased three and a half times in just two years.
- •T-Series is the world's second-largest YouTube channel with 300 million subscribers and 353 billion views.
Key Questions Answered
Bhushan Kumar, the head of T-Series, is the richest person in Bollywood with an estimated wealth of 36,300 crore rupees, ranking 87th on the Hurun India Rich List 2026.
Gulshan Kumar founded T-Series in 1983. He built the country's largest music company before passing away in 1997.
In 2024, Bhushan Kumar and his family's wealth was estimated at 10,500 crore rupees, and in just two years, it has increased by three and a half times to reach 36,300 crore rupees.
