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Amitabh Bachchan Dethrones Shah Rukh Khan to Become Bollywood’s Biggest Taxpayer
Updated on: 18 March, 2025 12:18 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
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Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan has once again proved why he remains an unstoppable force in the Indian entertainment industry. At the age of 82, the legendary actor has emerged as India’s highest tax-paying celebrity for the financial year 2024-25, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan.
Despite his age, Big B remains one of the most sought-after actors, with leading brands and filmmakers vying for his presence. A source close to the industry stated, “From doing some of the biggest feature films in Indian cinema to being the top pick for most of the brands, Amitabh Bachchan is an actor in demand even at the age of 82. He is also the most loved host on television with Kaun Banega Crorepati.”
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His final advance tax installment of 52.5 crore was paid on March 15, 2025, ensuring that he continues his streak of timely tax payments. A close source mentioned, “He is a role model for all Indians even today and often makes it a point to pay all taxes on time. Amitabh Bachchan is committed to signing on for exciting projects in 2025 and leaving a mark among all his fans.”
While Amitabh Bachchan took the top spot, other notable taxpayers in the entertainment industry include Thalapathy Vijay, who paid 80 crores, and Salman Khan, who paid 75 crores.
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He is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16 and has confirmed for the next season as well. He will be next seen in the movie Section 84, a courtroom drama directed by Ribhu Dasgupta.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Record-Breaking Earnings
For the financial year 2024-25, Amitabh Bachchan`s total earnings stood at a staggering 350 crore. His sources of income span multiple streams, including feature films, endorsement deals, and hosting one of India’s most popular game shows, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).Despite his age, Big B remains one of the most sought-after actors, with leading brands and filmmakers vying for his presence. A source close to the industry stated, “From doing some of the biggest feature films in Indian cinema to being the top pick for most of the brands, Amitabh Bachchan is an actor in demand even at the age of 82. He is also the most loved host on television with Kaun Banega Crorepati.”
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Paying a Whopping 120 Crore in Taxes
With such massive earnings, Amitabh Bachchan also made history by paying 120 crore in taxes, the highest among Bollywood celebrities. This amount surpasses Shah Rukh Khan’s tax contribution of 92 crore from the previous year.His final advance tax installment of 52.5 crore was paid on March 15, 2025, ensuring that he continues his streak of timely tax payments. A close source mentioned, “He is a role model for all Indians even today and often makes it a point to pay all taxes on time. Amitabh Bachchan is committed to signing on for exciting projects in 2025 and leaving a mark among all his fans.”
While Amitabh Bachchan took the top spot, other notable taxpayers in the entertainment industry include Thalapathy Vijay, who paid 80 crores, and Salman Khan, who paid 75 crores.
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Amitabh Bachchan on the Work Front
Despite being in his 80s, Amitabh Bachchan remains a dominant force in Bollywood. He was last seen in the Tamil film Vettaiyan, where he reunited with Rajinikanth after three decades. He also played the role of Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi film featuring Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone.He is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16 and has confirmed for the next season as well. He will be next seen in the movie Section 84, a courtroom drama directed by Ribhu Dasgupta.
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