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16 Richest Indian Singers And Their Net Worth (2024)

Many singers get a chance in the Bollywood industry to show their talent. Some of them create a milestone that will blow your mind right through. Their salary and highest-paid earnings put them on the list of the richest singers in India. 

Today, we are going to prepare a list of the 16 richest Indian singers with their income and net worth.

List of India’s Richest Singers

In the undermentioned section, we have prepared a list of the 16 highest-paid singers in India. Have a look:

  1. Guru Randhawa
  2. A.R Rahman
  3. Kanika Kapoor
  4. Neha Kakkar
  5. Shreya Ghoshal
  6. Sonu Nigam
  7. Badshah
  8. Arijit Singh
  9. Mika Singh
  10. Diljit Dosanjh
  11. Honey Singh
  12. Jubin Nautiyal
  13. Udit Narayan
  14. Neeti Mohan
  15. Alka Yagnik
  16. Sunidhi Chauhan

Let’s know more about these richest Indian singers. 

#1. Guru Randhawa

richest singer in india

D.O.B: 30 August 1991

Place: Noorpur, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India

Occupation (s): Singer, Lyricist, Composer, Producer

Guru Randhawa is one of the best Punjabi singers who mainly works in Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop, and Bollywood music. His debut single was Same Girl in collaboration with Arjun. Some of his famous songs are, “Ishare Tere, High Rated Gabru, Lahore”.

Monthly Income: Rs 25 Lakhs+  (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 3 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 39 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $5 Million Dollars

#2. A.R Rahman

D.O.B: 6 January 1967

Place: Madras, Madras State, India

Occupation (s): Record producer, film composer, music arranger, singer, songwriter, music curator entrepreneur, film producer

Rahman is a leading Indian film record producer, songwriter, singer, and music composer who mainly works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. Rahman’s film-scoring career starts with the Roja (1996) film. During his career, Rahman has received many awards including Two Grammy Awards, A Golden Globe Award, Fifteen Filmfare Awards, and Seventeen Filmfare Awards South. In 2010, the Indian Govt honored him with the Padma Bhushan Award. He is one of the most expensive singers in India. 

Monthly Income:  Rs 15 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 170 Lakhs+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 225 Crore+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $ 30 Millions USD

#3. Kanika Kapoor

richest indian singer

D.O.B: 21 August 1978

Place: Lucknow, U.P., India

Occupation(s): Singer, Composer

Kanika Kapoor is a well-known face in the Indian music industry. She was born and brought up in Lucknow. She married businessman Raj Chandok at an early age and shifted to London. But in 2012, she got divorced from her husband and moved to Mumbai to become a singer. Now, she is one of the richest singers in India. Some of her popular songs are, “ Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan for Roy (2015)” movie, “ Desi Look for the film Ek Paheli Leela (2015)”, “Jugni Peeke Tight Hai for the film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015)”, and “Neendein Khul Jaati Hain” for the film Hate Story 3 (2015)”.

Monthly Income: Rs 24 Lakhs+ (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 2.4 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 60 Crore+

Net Worth in 2022: $ 8 Million USD

#4. Neha Kakkar

Neha Kakkar

D.O.B: 6 June 1988

Place: Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Occupation(s): Singer

Neha Kakkar is one of the most popular new singers in India.  In 2008, Neha launched her first album titled “ Neha The Rockstar” with Meet Bros.  Some of her notable songs are, “Second Hand Jawaani” – Cocktail (2012), “Sunny Sunny” – Yaariyan (2014), “Kala Chashma” – Baar Baar Dekho (2016), “Cheez Badi” – Machine (2017), “Dilbar” – Satyameva Jayate (2018), “Ek Toh Kum Zindagani” – Marjaavaan (2019) and “O Saki Saki” – Batla House (2019). These songs put her on the list of the top 15 richest Bollywood singers. 

Monthly Income: Rs 30 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 3.2 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 52.5 Crore +(Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $7 Million Dollar

#5. Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal

D.O.B: 12 March 1984

Place: Behrampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Occupation(s):  Singer, Talent Show Judge, Television Personality

Shreya Ghoshal is one of the richest Indian singers of Hindi and Bengali cinema. Besides, she is known as one of the best Tamil female singers. Shreya has won Four Kerala State Film Awards, Four National Film Awards, Ten Filmfare Awards South, Seven Filmfare Awards, and Two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Some of her popular songs are, “Chalo Tumko Lekar Chale”, “Jab Saiyaan”, “Param Sundari”, “Manwa Laage”,” Heer Raanjhana”, “Tere Rang”, “Pyaar Karte Ho Na”, and so on. 

Monthly Income: Rs20 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs2 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs240 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $32 Million Dollar

#6. Sonu Nigam

D.O.B: 30 July 1973

Place: Faridabad, Haryana, India

Occupation(s): Playback Singer, Actor, Music Director

Sonu Nigam is one of the richest singers in India. He has been one of the most well-known and successful playback singers in Hindi cinema. Sonu sings predominantly in Hindi and Kannada languages but also sings in Bhojpuri, Odia, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Gujarati, and other languages. Some of Nigam’s best songs are, “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (Agneepath)”, Mujhe Raat Din (Sangharsh)”, “Sapna Jahan (Brothers)”, “Kal Ho Na Ho (Kal Ho Naa Ho)”, “Main Hoon Na (Main Hoon Na)”, and many others. 

Monthly Income: Rs50 Lakhs+ (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 6 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 390 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $52 Million Dollar

#7. Badshah

highest paid singer in india

D.O.B: 19 November 1985

Place: Delhi, India

Occupation (s): Singer, Rapper, Film Producer, Businessman

Prateek Singh Sisodia, best known by his stage name Badshah is another richest singer in Bollywood. He is an Indian singer, producer, rapper, and businessman best known for his Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Hindi songs. Some of Badshah’s popular songs are, “ Saturday Saturday”, “Desi Hiphop”, “Baaki Baatein Peene Baad”, “Aashiq Awaara”, and “Genda Phool”, and more.

Monthly Income: Rs10 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs1.2 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs45 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $6 Million Dollars (Approx)

#8. Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh

D.O.B: 25 April 1987

Place: Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Occupation(s): Singer, Composer, Music Producer

Arijit Singh sings predominantly in Bengali and Hindi, but also performed in different other languages. He is known as the King of Playback Singers”. Some of his notable works are, “Raat Bhar”, “ Dil Chaspiya”, “Samjhawan”, “Mast Magan” and many others. He is now one of the richest Indian singers. 

Monthly Income: Rs50 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs6 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs390 Crore+ (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $52 Million Dollar ( Approx)

#9. Mika Singh

D.O.B: 10 June 1977

Place: Durgapur, West Bengal, India

Occupation(s): Rap, Pop, Bhangra

Mika Singh is another highest net worth singer.  He is an Indian rapper, performer, and singer. He gives us many superhit songs including, “Bas Ek King”, “Mauja Hi Mauja”, “Ibn-e-Batuta”, “Dhanno”, and many others. Mika has released multiple solo albums. On top of this, he has appeared in many reality shows. His song, “ Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag” was remixed by U.S.-based singer Pinky Paras. 

Monthly Income: Rs25 lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 3 Crores + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs112 Crore+

Net Worth in 2022: $15 Million Dollar

#10. Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh

D.O.B: 6 January 1984

Place: Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Occupation(s):  Pop, Punjabi, Bhangra, Hip-Hop, Sikh, Romantic

Dosanjh is an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, and television representative who mainly works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Some of his popular songs are, “Ishq Da Uda Adaa”, “Ishq Ho Gaya”, “The Next Level”, “G.O.A.T.” and more. He also appeared in many commercially successful movies like “Jatt & Juliet”, “Sajjan Singh Rangroot”, “Ambarsariya”, and more.

Monthly Income: Rs25 Lakhs+ (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs3 Crore+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs135 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $18 Million Dollar

#11. Honey Singh

highest net worth singers

D.O.B: 15 March 1983

Place: Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India

Occupation(s): Rapper, Singer, Actor, Music Producer. 

Honey Singh, professionally known as  Yo Yo Honey Singh is an Indian pop singer, music composer, rapper, and music producer. This richest Indian singer started his career as a recording artist. Some of his best works are, “ Subhah Hone Na De”, “ Rani Tu Mein Raja”, 

“Lonely Lonely”, “Party on My Mind”, “ Lungi Dance”, “Party All Night”, “ Sunny Sunny”, “Aata Majhi Satakli” and so on. 

Monthly Income: Rs 30 Lakhs+ ( Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 5 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: 186 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022:  $25 Million Dollar ( Approx)

#12. Jubin Nautiyal

Jubin Nautiyal

D.O.B: 14 June 1989

Place: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Occupation(s): Singer, Actor

Jubin Nautiyal is an Indian playback singer as well as a stage performer. He was awarded the 8th Mirchi Music Awards for his song “Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata (Reprise)” from Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Some of Jubin’s best songs are, “The Humma Song”, “Banwra Mann’ “ Socha Hai”, “Gazab Ka Hai Din Remake”, and more. 

Monthly Income: Rs 66 Lakhs+ (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 6.9 Crore+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 120 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $16 Million Dollar

#13. Udit Narayan

D.O.B: 1 December 1955

Place: Baisi, Supaul district, Bihar, India

Occupation(s): Playback Singer

Udit Narayan is a top Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Hindi movies. However, he also sang in other languages including Bengali, Odia, Telugu, Nepali, Malayalam, and Assamese. Some of his best songs are, “ Tip Tip”, Agar Main Kahoon”, “Koi Mil Gaya”, “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana”, and “Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ and so on. He is one of the richest Indian singer. 

Monthly Income: Rs 44 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 5.2 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 174 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $23 Million Dollars

#14. Neeti Mohan

most expensive singer in india

D.O.B: 18 November 1979

Place: Delhi, India

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Composer

Neeti Mohan mainly sings in Hindi and Tamil languages. However, he has also sung songs in Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Telugu languages. Some of her best songs are “Nainowale Ne”, “Ishq Wala Love”, “Saadi Galli Aaja”, Sapna Jahan”, “Akhan Vich”, and so on. 

Monthly Income: Rs 8 Lakhs+ ( Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 1 Crore + (Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 23 Crore+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $3 Million Dollars

#15. Alka Yagnik

D.O.B: 20 March 1966

Place: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Occupation: Playback Singer

We include Alka Yagnik in the list of richest singers in India. Alka Yagnik mainly works as a singer in Hindi cinema. Some of her best works are, “Ghoongat Ki Aad Se”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Ek Do Teen”, Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai” and many more. 

Monthly Income: Rs 21 lakhs + ( Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 2 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 68 Crore + ( Approx)

Net Worth in 2022: $9 Million Dollar

#16. Sunidhi Chauhan

richest singer in bollywood

D.O.B: 14 August 1983

Place: New Delhi, India

Occupation(s): Singer

Sunidhi Chauhan is a leading Indian playback singer who mainly works in Hindi and Bengali cinema. After recording the  “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” song she won the first singing reality show titled Meri Awaz Suno. Some of her best songs are, “Mehboob Mere’, “Dhoom Machale”, “Beedi”, “Aashiqui Main”, “Parda”,  “Shila Ki Jaawani”, and more. 

Monthly Income: Rs 38 Lakhs + (Approx)

Yearly Income: Rs 5 Crore+ ( Approx)

Net Worth in Indian Rupee in 2022: Rs 100 Crore+ ( Approx)

Conclusion

Singers help us to relieve stress with their golden voices. In this guide, we have prepared a list of the richest Indian singers. Let us know, who is your favorite male/female singer.

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