Author : Aarohi Agarwal
Do ever wonder who is the wealthiest musician in India? Especially, in a society where people usually judge one’s success based on his/her wealth. Undoubtedly, India comes first in the list of rich musicals and the diversity within. The wide range owns Gazal to contemporary Bollywood. Indian musical has everything, if you do not understand the lyrics you will not enjoy the creations any less. Many say that if you never heard of any of the Indian music scapes you might have not enjoyed the actual beauty of it.
Moreover, celebrities’ financial status often becomes a part of the subject of fascination. The importance of music in the Indian cinema has changed into a prime pulse, necessary for grabbing its fragrance. Its role spans beyond the emotions of the films, providing consolation for our mental ups and downs. Moreover, we are no alien to the fact that musical mega stars take a bomb to record their creatively boundless vocal. Indian cinema has evolved in many ways and so are the musicians and their fees. The evolution fairly reflects its significant influence on the wealth and popularity of both the composers and the artists as well.
Here, in this blog let’s explore which favourite singers of yours rank in the list of the country’s wealthiest singers.
The other name of musical brilliance is, A R Rahman undoubtedly. The “Mozart of Madras” has not only earned the crown of music mastero, but also left an unavoidable mark on the global music industry. His musical journey started as a young composer and became a legend in the music industry through his soul-stirring compositions. Now coming on the fortune, there is no surprise that popularity comes with great wealth. He first stepped into the world of music through a synthesizer, the instrument that marked his signature afterward. Bragging about a career of more than 30 years, marking his journey as nothing less than heroic. Although he earned INR 25,000 for his first ever work in Bollywood ‘Roja’, his net worth presently stands at around $238 Million through sources. He charges about INR 10 crores for crafting his magic in a film.
The name resonates with heart-warming beats and soothing renditions, Sonu Nigam is the most celebrated singer in the Indian music industry, known as the perfectionist in the late ’90s and early 2000s, crafted some of the finest musicals in the Indian music scape. The brilliant singer earned love and appreciation for his melodious vocals. He impresses fans whenever performs on stage or plays in a movie. The musician has been honored with top awards like Filmfare Award for the best male playback singer. The melodious vocal has featured in successful albums including ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, ‘3 Idiots’, and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’. His breakthrough came with the soundtrack ‘Accha Sila Diya’ from the album ‘Bewafa Sanam’. He reached peak success with his remarking song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from the film ‘Border’. Besides singing, he has also left a mark in acting which has impacted his overall net worth. His net worth was influenced by his live performances, concerts, music direction and composing, brand endorsements, real estate investments, and many more. Nigam’s net worth stands around $50 million in 2024.
The worldwide music enthusiasts are yet to accept the fact of the Nightingale of India’s demise. The fans were left shocked as she went to her heavenly abode. However, the legendary musician was suffering from pneumonia, COVID-19, and multiple age-related diseases. ‘Lata didi’ spent her full life for her siblings, and kids and her worshipped singing. She has given Indian musicals its golden time and created some of the timeless classic music of all time. So without a doubt, she has earned money along with the love and admiration of music critics and fans all over the world. Her net worth is numerous numbers staggering together, marking millions. She holds a noteworthy of $50 million, also she used to gain a royalty of nearly INR 40 lakh each month from her creations. Besides, multiple properties, the Nightingale also had some of the lavish automobiles. She reportedly had an expensive house in South Mumbai, Prabhu Kunj Bhawan.
4. Honey Singh
The remarkable personality in the scene of Indian rap scapes, Honey Singh has earned fame and stocked up his room of fortune over the years. His music has marked several hit tracks and collaborations that have left a moving impact on the music industry and also influenced his financial standings in the market. The versatile Punjabi and Hindi artist is known as a rapper, Punjabi singer, music composer, and also actor. The magnificent rapper has maintained his position in the top 100 richest celebrities worldwide, earning popularity through YouTube, he has gained multiple awards, underlying the potential talent in the industry. The artist has an estimated net worth of $25 million and made his spot as one of the Top 10 richest Indian singer.
5. Shreya Ghoshal
The most versatile female singer, creating majestic soundtracks over the years, Shreya Ghoshal has left her glorious mark in the Indian music industry. With the wide range of vocals and diversity, the Bengali name has become the girl-next-door for several music listeners. With more than 2000 music, she has also stocked up multiple accolades along with a stunning fortune. The Indian musician and television persona has earned remarks and financial standings as a profound playback musician in Bollywood and Bengali movies. Along with superhit songs like ‘Sun Raha Hai’, ‘Teri Or‘ and many others have helped her to gain approximately $25 million, equal to 185 crores in Indian rupees.
Ruling Punjab music world, Diljit Dosanjh has marked his name as a worldwide personality because of his utter proficiency in music and hard work. The young persona coming from Jalandhar stepped into the music business back in 2002 and got exposure after three years of struggling in the industry when he released his music albums ‘Smile (2005)’, and ‘Chocolate (2008)’, which worked well in the business. The musician enjoys a huge net worth and a massive fan following for his magnificent and uplifting creations. The net worth of the musician, calculated in 2023 is nearly Rs. 172 crores. His monthly earning is estimated at around 80 lakhs rupees almost.
7. Daler Mehndi
If you an ardent fan of music, you might have come across the path of the creations of Big name Daler Mehndi, you have already shaken your leg to the popular bhangra song ‘Tunak Tunak‘. He started his musical journey at a very young age, when he was just six, believe it or not! He was guided by his parents, and dedicated three years to scaling his vocal abilities and mastering table, harmonium, tanpura, and dholak under the supervision of another great musician Ustad Raahat Ali Khan Saheb. Back in 1998, the audience got ‘Tunak Tunak Tun’, besides a music video that broke all the records with Rs. 25 million budget. The musical project not only created a sensation in the Indian music industry but also took the musician to global stardom. Mehndi earned the sixth place with a net worth of $15 million. Starting from singing on private occasions, his debut album, ‘Bolo T Ra Ra’ launched in 1995, marked the start of his successful journey. He has earned well throughout his musical journey and never has to look back while climbing the ladder of success.
8. Badshah
The well-known Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter has a net worth of $15 million as of now. His initial earning originates from his successful career in the music industry, involving his song releases, live concerts, and brand advertising. He is a famous live performer and takes a huge amount of money to perform. He has developed a brand that now offers clothing, TV, content production, and hospitality as well. He charges around 1 crore to 2 crore rupees per soundtrack, based on the project.
One of the most popular versatile singers has carved the path with her skillful vocals and charm. The artist is recognized for her exceptional vocals and secures the seventh position in the Top 10 Indian Singer with a net worth of over $13 million. Ruling Bollywood from the early 2000s, her talent is not only limited to Bollywood. She has garnered fame for singing in different languages and gained Filmfare and IIFA Awards.
10. Arijit Singh
The beloved Bollywood vocalist Arijit Singh, marks his position in the music industry with more than $7 million. Over the years, his heart-warming melody soundscapes and recognized vocals continue to grab the attention of millions of listeners across the world. With music creations such as ‘Bandeya Rey Bandeya’, ‘Agar Tum Saath Ho‘, and many more has carved his way to success in the Indian music industry. Additionally, he earns crores from his live concerts and live shows. He was paid 5-10 lakhs for lying at Filmfare awards. He owns multiple properties in Mumbai and Kolkata as well.
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