Amitabh Bachchan has set a new record by becoming India’s highest-tax-paying celebrity for the financial year 2024-25, surpassing Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan. He earned Rs 350 crore this year, resulting in a tax liability of Rs 120 crore- a 69 per cent increase from last year's Rs 71 crore, Pinkvilla reported.
The Bollywood superstar's income comes from several sources, including films, brand endorsements, and the long-running game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, which he has hosted for over two decades, Pinkvilla reported.
This year, he paid Rs 120 crore in taxes on his earnings of Rs 350 crore. His final advance tax installment of Rs 52.5 crore was paid on March 15, 2025. Last year, Shah Rukh Khan held the title, paying Rs 92 crore in taxes. This year, Amitabh's contribution surpassed SRK's by 30 per cent, moving him from the fourth spot to the top of the highest-tax-paying Indian celebrities list. Other notable names on the list include Thalapathy Vijay, who paid Rs 80 crore in taxes, and Salman Khan, who paid Rs 75 crore in taxes.
At 81, Amitabh Bachchan remains a powerhouse in the industry. He recently starred in 'Vettaiyan' with Rajinikanth and 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. He is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 and has confirmed his return for the show's next season.
