Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has recently been making headlines, notably for her appearance at the lavish Ambani wedding and being described as 'exotic' by Kim Kardashian's stylist, Dani Levi. However, the former beauty queen is much more than her looks. Through dedication and a lifetime of effort, she has accumulated significant wealth, making her the richest actress in India. According to DNA India, the actress from Taal is valued at a staggering Rs8.6 billion. Her earnings come from a diverse range of activities including Bollywood and Hollywood films, Tamil cinema, and endorsements for beauty products and brands. She reportedly commands Rs100 million per film. Her filmography includes notable titles such as Ponniyin Selvan: II, 2.0, Fanney Khan, and Jazbaa.
Furthermore, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's net worth surpasses that of her husband, actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is worth Rs2.8 billion. She is also wealthier than many of her male counterparts, such as Ranbir Kapoor (Rs3.4 billion), Prabhas (Rs2 billion), and Ranveer Singh (Rs5 billion). Other leading actresses who have amassed considerable fortunes include Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Rs6.5 billion), Alia Bhatt (Rs5.5 billion), Deepika Padukone (Rs5 billion), Kareena Kapoor (Rs4.8 billion), Katrina Kaif (Rs2.5 billion), and Nayanthara (Rs2 billion).