KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire ranks, with his net worth estimated at US$1.4 billion as of October 1, according to The Indian Express, citing the Hurun India Rich List 2025.

The 59-year-old actor, often dubbed the "Badshah of Bollywood," saw his fortune rise sharply from US$870 million last year. He is now ranked among the world's highest-paid actor, the report said.

While Khan's decades-long acting career has been a major factor, The Indian Express reported that much of his wealth comes from Red Chillies Entertainment, his production company.

The studio has produced several box-office hits and popular web series, and is also active in digital content, visual effects, an...