| In Short |
| · Shah Rukh Khan topped the Indian celebrity taxpayer list for FY2024 by paying ₹92 crore, surpassing several prominent figures, including Virat Kohli. |
| · His massive tax contribution is attributed to his highly successful year in films, which grossed over ₹2,000 crore, and numerous endorsements. |
| · Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay secured the second spot with a tax payment of ₹80 crore, followed by Salman Khan, who paid ₹75 crore. |
| · Virat Kohli, the highest tax-paying athlete, paid ₹66 crore, ranking him fifth among Indian celebrities. |
| · Other notable contributors include Amitabh Bachchan with ₹71 crore and Ajay Devgn with ₹42 crore, showcasing the entertainment industry’s substantial role in India’s tax system. |
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan proved his dominance again, not only at the box office but more so in the financial domain, as he emerged as India’s highest tax-paying celebrity for fiscal 2024 with ₹92 crores in taxes. His roaring success in the entertainment industry, lucrative endorsements, and different business ventures reflected in the contribution he made through his taxes. This makes him outshine other top stars like Virat Kohli, Vijay apart from Salman Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan: King of Bollywood and Taxes
The “King” of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan has had a fabulous year. His films have grossed more than ₹2,000 crore worldwide, while his endorsement deals with several major brands provide a substantial source of income. Adding more feathers to his financial portfolio are his various business ventures, which include IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. All of these brought him to the top in the Indian celebrity tax-paying list with ₹92 crore. Thalapathy Vijay and Salman Khan: Close Contenders Following close behind Shah Rukh Khan is Tamil cinema’s very own superstar, Thalapathy Vijay, who paid ₹80 crore in taxes. Accompanied by his success with films and endorsements, the fact that he has a huge following in South India helped him lock the second position among the list. Salman Khan finished third despite a relatively quiet year at the box office, with a tax payment of ₹75 crore. Consistent earnings from films, television shows and endorsements kept Salman Khan in the top contributors.
Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli Among Top 5
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and cricketer Virat Kohli rounded off the top five positions. The Superstar reportedly paid ₹71 crore, with Bachchan’s role in the blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD pushing his tax above that. At ₹66 crore, Kohli is believed to be the country’s highest tax-paying athlete. On and off the cricket field, Kohli’s earnings through the sport and brand endorsements continue to place him among the most financially successful sports individuals in the country.
Other notable Celebrity Tax Contributors
A few other celebrities also gave handsomely to the tax kitty. Ajay Devgn shelled out ₹42 crore, while Ranbir Kapoor contributed ₹36 crore. Among females Kareena Kapoor Khan paid ₹20 crore in tax, followed by Katrina Kaif at ₹11 crores. South Indian superstars Mohanlal and Allu Arjun each gave ₹14 crore.
Virat Kohli: The Top Tax-Paying Athlete
Although Virat Kohli was behind Shah Rukh Khan and a few Bollywood stars, he still is the highest-paying athlete in India. As a matter of fact, his ₹66 crore in taxes showcases his enormous financial success, derived from his cricketing revenues along with multiple endorsements. Since Kohli has been among the most consistent names in the sports as well as the brand endorsement sector, he counts as one of the highest earners in the country.
The Significance of Celebrities Paying Taxes
These large contributions made by them depict not only the huge financial gains but also a sense of responsibility towards the growing nation. Actually, high-income earners like Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, and Amitabh Bachchan greatly help in providing funds for government projects, construction of infrastructure facilities, and public services.
Shah Rukh Khan’s innings as the top tax-paying celebrity can be seen as a mirror image of his unparalleled success in films and other ventures. While the list goes forward, with other leading celebrities like Thalapathy Vijay, Salman Khan, and Virat Kohli, one thing is for sure: the entertainment and sports sectors keep playing their major roles in the Indian economy. As the financial year progresses, it would be really interesting to see these stars continue to shape not just their respective industries but also their roles as responsible citizens.
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