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Top 10 Richest Musicians in India

Richest Musicians in India- India has some of the best musical talents in the world and this article highlights te richest of them all.

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November 21, 2022

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India’s film industry, Bollywood, has often portrayed the country as one of the countries with the best singers. Typical Indian movies in times past would often feature a music scene that would make any viewer stay glued to their screen and enjoy the sonorous voice the singer exuded.

Over time, the country has experienced the reign of different singers who were both popular in India and equally enjoyed global recognition. Currently, there are hundreds or maybe even thousands of professional singers in the country, and these ones have made a fortune out of music. Some of them are recognized by Forbes as one of the richest musicians in the world.

In this article, RNN highlights the top 10 richest musicians in India. Let’s dig right in.

10. Arijit Singh- $7 Million

Popularly known as the “King of Playback Singing”, Arijit Singh began his music career when he participated in the reality show, Fame Gurukul in 2005. He however did not receive massive recognition until he released his songs “Tum Hi Ho” and “Chahun Main Ya Naa” in 2013.

Singh sings in Hindi and Bengali languages but he also performs in other Indian languages from time to time. He is a recipient of various awards including an Indian National Award of recognition. The 35-year-old father of two who got married in 2014 also has an incredible fanbase in other South Asian countries like Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

He is currently worth $7 million.

9. Mika Singh- $8 Million

45-year-old Mika Singh is the ninth richest musician in India. The legendary playback singer has many hit songs to his name including “Mauja Hi Mauja” (Jab We Met), “Ibn-e-Batuta” (Ishqiya), “Bas Ek King” (Singh Is Kinng), and “Dhanno” (Housefull).

Singh is definitely one of India’s finest as both his net worth and social media followings have proven. He has a net worth of $8 Million.

8. Sunidhi Chauhan- $13 Million

Sunidhi Chauhan dominated Bollywood in no time with her distinct voice and unusual pattern of singing. The playback singer is known for some of her renowned works like “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” and “Dhoom Machale.”

She has been honored as Best Female Playback Singer by the Filmfare and IIFA Awards respectively. She is known to be the brain behind songs in movies such as Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and English. Chauhan’s fans are not just Indians but the star equally has a lot of fans who love her music style even though they do not understand the Asian language. Sunidhi Chauhan is equally known to be a judge on the popular music competition, The Voice, India.

She has a net worth of $13 Million.

7. Daler Mehndi- $15 Million

Daler Mehndi is one of the Indian musicians who was exposed to music at a very tender age. Unlike other musicians listed so far, Mehndi’s success is not in any way affiliated with the movie industry (Bollywood).

He started his career by singing at private gatherings, and nuptials especially. He released his debut album (Bolo Ta Ra Ra) in 1995 and rose to the limelight immediately. Since then, the 55-year-old record producer has risen to the limelight and amassed great wealth.

Daler Mehndi is worth $15 Million.

6. Diljit Dosanjh- $20 Million

Diljit Dosanjh is not only a musician but an actor, movie producer, and TV presenter. He works in Punjabi Music and also Punjabi and Hindi Cinema.

Doasnjh has been featured in various music charts including UK Asian Chart by Official Charts Company, Canadian Albums Chart, and New Zealand Hot Singles. Some of his movies are Punjab 1984, Sajjan Singh Rangroot, Jatt & Juliet 2, and Honsla Rakh. His movies are among the highest-grossing films in India.

Diljit Dosanjh has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

5. Atif Aslam- $22 Million

Atif Aslam is one of the richest musicians in India with a net worth of $22 million. He first gained popularity in Pakistan with the release of his debut album, Jal Pari. After his success in Pakistan, he became a sensation in India.

Aslam’s voice and incredible talent is majorly wat stands him out in the countries where he has gained recognition. Asides being one of the best musicians in India, he is equally one of the most wealthy in the country.

Atif Aslam has a net worth of $22 million.

4. Shreya Ghoshal- $25 Million

With a staggering net worth of $25 million, Shreya Ghosal is one of the wealthiest singers in India. The talented songstress has experienced great success during the course of her career both within India and around the world. Her album sales have that much to say about her.

Ghosal has won a National Film Award among other awards she has in the bag. She is one singer who is mostly in demand both within and outside the Asian continent. Shreya Ghosal has a net worth of $25 million.

3. Honey Singh- $25 Million

Honey Singh is a rapper and singer in India who has been ranked among the richest celebrities in the world. His source of recognition is reportedly YouTube and so far, Singh has amassed great wealth from his music career.

Singh’s career has experienced tremendous success and he has graced various popular stages and has been awarded several honors and prizes. His wealth can be traced to his music business. Honey Singh has a net worth of $25 million.

2. Sonu Nigam- $50 Million

Sonu Nigam is one of India’s most popular musicians. He is frequently called a perfectionist as a result of his attention to detail which is evident in his professional music career. Among the richest musicians in India, Nigam stands out for his many contributions to several movie soundtracks.

He has equally bagged many awards and received many honors for his prowess and tangible contribution to the country’s music industry. He won the highly coveted Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Nigam’s albums include: “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and “Jaadu”. His net worth is estimated to be $50 million.

1. A R Rahman- $238 Million

A R Rahman is the wealthiest musician in India. He began his professional career as a music, film, and TV composer where he gained popularity for works such as “Slumdog Millionaire”, the motion picture that eventually earned him his first Academy Award.

He also has two Grammy awards to his name and is equally considered not just the richest musician in India but the best musician in the country. Rahman has equally composed music for stage productions, such as “Bombay Dreams” by Broadway.

A R Rahman has a net worth of $238 million.