Forbes India Celebrity 100 list: Shahrukh Khan tops, Salman second, Dhoni third

Forbes India editor Indrajit Gupta says, the list was compiled based on a rigorous process that considered their income (from the business of entertainment) and fame (as measured by media mentions, online presence, social media followers).



A majority of celebrities fall in the age bracket of 30 to 50. However, that hasn't prevented a clutch of 12 youngsters like Saina Nehwal, Virat Kohli, Anusukha Sharma and Sania Mirza from breaking into the top 50. In fact, at age 23, Saina Nehwal is the youngest on the list.

The package includes extensive and insightful reports on lives, though processes and businesses of some of India's most actors, directors, sportsmen and musicians. 

The cover story in Forbes India magazine reveals an often neglected aspect of Shahrukh Khan -as a businessman and investor. Managing one's life and career is a recurring theme, told from the perspectives of a celebrities such as Salman Khan, Karan Johar, MS Dhoni, Boman Irani, Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, Gul Panag , but with lessons for everyone.