Success in Bollywood is often defined in many ways—blockbuster hits, meaningful roles, critical acclaim, or lucrative brand deals. But when it comes to sheer popularity, one star now stands head and shoulders above the rest—not just as an actor, but also as a savvy investor. At just 37, Shraddha Kapoor has emerged as India’s most followed celebrity investor, outshining global names like Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif.
Shraddha Kapoor has been named India’s most followed celebrity investor in the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders list, with a staggering 94.1 million followers. According to the report, she has not only built a successful film career but also developed a sharp eye for investment, backing several emerging consumer and lifestyle brands that align with her personal style and mass appeal.
“Shraddha Kapoor, 37, tops the Candere Hurun Celebrity Influencers Investors list with 94.1 million followers. Beyond her acting career, she has made notable strides as an investor, backing several emerging consumer brands. Her investment portfolio highlights a clear focus on lifestyle and fashion-centric ventures, resonating with her personal style and wide-reaching influence,” the list noted.
Trailing just behind her is Priyanka Chopra with 92.4 million followers. Other top names on the list include Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, and Sara Ali Khan.
Shraddha Kapoor’s estimated net worth stands at ₹130 crore, according to Times Now. She has leveraged her celebrity influence to build an impressive investment portfolio, particularly in fashion and lifestyle startups.
On social media, her presence remains commanding, with 14.1 million followers on X, further solidifying her influence across platforms.
The daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor and singer Shivangi Kapoor, and niece of Padmini Kolhapure, Shraddha made her Bollywood debut in 2010’s Teen Patti. Her breakthrough came with Aashiqui 2 in 2013, catapulting her to fame. Since then, she has starred in a string of commercially successful films including Haider (2014), ABCD 2 (2015), Baaghi (2016), Stree (2018), Chhichhore (2019), and Stree 2 (2024)—her highest-grossing film to date.
Following Stree 2, Shraddha has signed three new films. One is a thriller directed by Tumbbad’s Rahi Anil Barve and produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Shraddha Kapoor has become a rare blend of stardom and business acumen—balancing box office appeal with boardroom credibility. And with her growing fanbase and strategic investments, her star is only set to rise further.
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