Seasoned Bollywood icons boast considerable wealth, with superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan leading the pack. However, the producer of the film ‘Sam Bahadur’ surpasses them in wealth.
Despite superstars like Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn commanding fees exceeding Rs 100 crore per film, their net worth doesn’t surpass that of Shah Rukh Khan, who ranks among Bollywood’s wealthiest figures. However, there’s an individual even richer than him, known for producing numerous films, including Vicky Kaushal’s recent project ‘Sam Bahadur’. Starting from humble beginnings, he once crafted toothbrushes. One pivotal decision propelled him to become Bollywood’s richest figure, with a reported net worth of Rs 12,800 crore.
Seasoned Bollywood icons amass considerable wealth, with luminaries such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan leading the pack. However, surpassing them in wealth is the producer of the film ‘Sam Bahadur’—Ronnie Screwvala. He has delved into every conceivable business avenue within the Indian film industry, solidifying his position as one of its wealthiest figures.
Ronnie Screwvala embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding a toothbrush manufacturing company initially. In 1981, he ventured into the entertainment industry at a time when Doordarshan monopolized the Indian entertainment scene. His introduction of cable TV revolutionized the cinematic landscape.
In 1990, Screwvala established UTV Software Communications, which evolved into a major conglomerate encompassing film studios and game studios. The company attracted significant attention, with Disney acquiring a substantial stake, eventually selling it for $1.4 billion in 2012.
Ronnie Screwvala went on to establish RSVP, a company dedicated to developing its own scripts and screenplays while collaborating with directors to produce films and shows. Additionally, alongside his wife Zarina, he is actively involved in empowering rural communities in India through their organization, ‘The Swadesh Foundation’.
Recognized for his influence, Screwvala earned a place on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential personalities in 2009. Media reports suggest he holds the title of the wealthiest individual in Bollywood, boasting a net worth of Rs 12,800 crore.