YouTube Kings & Box Office Titans: The Kumars Quietly Became Bollywood’s Richest

In a surprising twist to Bollywood’s wealth rankings, the Kumar family—owners of the T-Series music and film empire—has officially surpassed the Kapoors, Khans, and Bachchans to become the richest family in Indian cinema, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2024.

Legacy and leadership:

- Founded in 1983 by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series began as a cassette-selling venture in Delhi

- After Gulshan’s tragic death, his son Bhushan Kumar took over, transforming the company into a global powerhouse

- Krishan Kumar, Gulshan’s brother, co-manages the business and contributes significantly to its valuation

- Bhushan is married to actress-director Divya Khosla Kumar; their son Ruhaan represents the next generation

Family wealth breakdown:

- T-Series’ estimated net worth stands at Rs 10,000 crore

- Bhushan Kumar’s personal wealth is pegged at Rs 414 crore

- Tulsi Kumar, a successful playback singer, holds Rs 250 crore

- Khushali Kumar, singer and actress, is valued at Rs 100 crore

- Divya Khosla Kumar owns 0.45% of the company

Industry impact:

- T-Series has backed blockbuster films like Baahubali 2, Dangal, and Aashiqui 2

- The company dominates YouTube with over 250 million subscribers

- Upcoming projects include Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Metro In Dino

The Kumar family’s rise from humble beginnings to industry dominance is a testament to vision, resilience, and musical legacy.

Sources: News18, Financial Express, Times of India, IndiaTimes, MSN India, Hurun India Rich List 2024