Abhishek Bachchan is one of the most popular and successful actors in Bollywood, who has appeared in over 60 films since his debut in 2000. He is also the son of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Bachchan, making him a part of one of the most influential families in Indian cinema. But how much does Abhishek Bachchan earn from his acting career and other ventures? What is his net worth as of 2023?
Abhishek Bachchan Net Worth
According to various sources, Abhishek Bachchan’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million (or 219 crore rupees) as of 2023. This makes him one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, who charges around 10 crore rupees per film. He also earns a substantial amount from producing films, endorsing brands, hosting shows and investing in sports teams.
Abhishek Bachchan’s Film Career
Abhishek Bachchan made his acting debut with the drama film Refugee in 2000, which was a moderate success at the box office. He then starred in several films that failed to make an impact commercially or critically, such as Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001), Shararat (2002) and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003).
However, his career took a turn for the better when he appeared in Mani Ratnam’s political drama Yuva (2004), which earned him critical acclaim and his first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He then starred in Dhoom (2004), which was a blockbuster hit and established him as an action hero. He reprised his role as ACP Jai Dixit in Dhoom 2 (2006) and Dhoom 3 (2013), which were also huge successes.
Some of his other notable films include Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Sarkar (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), Guru (2007), Dostana (2008), Paa (2009), Bol Bachchan (2012) and Happy New Year (2014). He has won three Filmfare Awards for acting and one National Film Award for producing Paa.
Abhishek Bachchan’s Other Ventures
Apart from acting and producing films, Abhishek Bachchan has also ventured into other fields such as television, sports and music. He has hosted several shows such as National Bingo Night on Colors TV and Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony TV with his father Amitabh Bachchan.
He is also a co-owner of two sports teams: Jaipur Pink Panthers, a kabaddi team that plays in the Pro Kabaddi League; and Chennaiyin FC, a football team that plays in the Indian Super League. He is an avid sports fan who supports Chelsea FC in English Premier League.
He has also sung some songs for his films such as Right Here Right Now from Bluffmaster! (2005) and Thayn Thayn from Dum Maaro Dum (2011). He has also collaborated with international artists such as Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, and Akon.
Abhishek Bachchan’s Brand Endorsements
Abhishek Bachchan is one of the most sought-after celebrities for brand endorsements in India. He has endorsed various products such as LG Electronics, American Express, Motorola, Ford Fiesta, Omega Watches, Videocon DTH, Idea Cellular and Lux Cozi Innerwear.
He charges around 3 to 4 crore rupees per brand advertisement. According to Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, he earned around 12 crore rupees from endorsements alone in 2019.
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