They may not be as famous worldwide as their Hollywood contemporaries, but the stars of the Indian film industry are amongst the wealthiest actors on the planet.
As well as earning millions for film appearances, they can bank a huge amount of money from advertising and shrewd investments.
Here are the top 10 richest Bollywood stars in the world in 2024.
5. Akshay Kumar
With over 100 film appearances on his CV - including a string of money-spinning action hero roles in the 1990s - Akshay Kumar is worth aproximately $340 million. | Getty Images for Dharma Producti
6. Aamir Khan
Another former child actor, Aamir Khan is known as Nr Perfectionist for his acting and filmmaking talents. It's earned him in the region of $230 million, along with a remarkable nine Filmfare Awards in his 30 year career. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan comes from a family of famous people - part of the Pataudi royal family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Since making his acting debut in 1993's Parampara he's starred in a large number of hits - spanning everything from romance to crime drama - netting aroound $125 million in the process. | Getty Images
8. Shahid Kapoor
Starting out as a background dancer, Shahid Kapoor quickly became India's go-to romantic leading man before diversifying into action films and thrillers. It's been a profitable business, netting him around $70 million to date. | AFP via Getty Images