Shahrukh Khan Named The 2nd Richest Film Star In The World Leaving Behind Tom Cruise And John Depp

Bollywood's highest earning celebrity Shah Rukh Khan earned in excess of £25m last year, securing his title as the second richest actor in the world.

The 48-year-old Bollywood star, dubbed King Khan, out-earned Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp in 2013, and has an estimated personal fortune of $600

Khan has starred in over 50 Hindi films over his glittering 20-year career, co-owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders, and has his own successful production company. His latest film, Chennai Express, earned him £3m and broke several Bollywood box office records on its debut.

Khan was the only Bollywood star to feature in the top ten of the international celebrity rich list for 2013 – compiled by Wealth-X – and was beaten to the number one spot by Jerry Seinfeld($820). Married to Indian film producer Gauri Chibber, Khan's vast fortune includes homes in Mumbai, Delhi, Dubai and London.

Much of the Bollywood king's wealth comes from highly lucrative endorsement deals with companies such as Nokia, Pepsi and TAG Heuer. He is reportedly in talks with a spice brand for an endorsement which would see him pocket another £2m. His savvy marketing skills lead Forbes Middle East to recently place him number one in their annual ranking of the world's top Indian leaders.

Tom Cruise, who is able to command high fees and lucrative back end deals
 on his films, comes in third with a fortune of $480 million.
Tyler Perry and Johnny Depp are cited as having fortunes of $450 million.

Old timers also score well. Jack Nicholson who has a net worth of
 US$400 million came in 7th, whileClint Eastwood, 84, is the oldest on
 the list, and has an estimated personal fortune of US$370 million.

Tom Hanks is estimated to be worth $390 million.

Bollywood remains the world's largest film making industry, producing about 1000 films each year – double the output of Hollywood

credit: The guardian.and variety