Top 10 richest directors of Bollywood 2017:
Directors are the most important constituents of a movie set. The directors are responsible for getting the best out of the actors and the given story. Movie direction is being enthusiastically picked up has a career option by many youngsters. There are many inspiring figures in the Bollywood who have perfected the art of direction and are household names. Bollywood is rolling in money, successful blockbuster films mean more profits and recognition. There are many directors who have amassed huge wealth besides getting recognition and awards by churning out hit films and the consistently successful ones have become many times millionaires. Here we enlist below the top 10 richest Bollywood actors 2017.
10. Rakesh Roshan
Rakesh Roshan is an Indian producer, director, screenwriter, editor and former actor in Hindi films. He appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s till 1989. As an actor he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big budged films starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh khana in the lead role. Later he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter '' K '' since 1987. As a filmmaker his most notable work includes the drama Khudgarz 1987 and so on. Roshan always seeks to implement innovate ideas in his movies. He has directed some out of the blue movies such as Koi Mil Gaya and Krish. In terms of wealth, he is at the tenth position in the list of most rich Bollywood directors for this year.
10. Rakesh Roshan
9. Yash Chopra
Yash Raj Chopra was an Indian film director and film producer, predominantly working in Hindi cinema. Yash Chopra began his career as an assistant director, to I.S. Johar and elder brother B.R. Chopra. he made his directorial debut with Dhool ka Phool in 1959, a Melodrama about illegitimacy and followed it with the social drama Dharamputra 1961. Yash Chopra is no more but the legendary director has immortalized himself with his legendary romantic movies. '' Dilwale Dulhania Le Gayenge '' the most popular romantic movie ever in the history of Bollywood directed by him. The actors who got the chance to work under his direction cherish it for the rest of their lives. Encouraged by the success of both films, the Chopra brothers made several more movies together during the late fifties and sixties. Chopra rose to prominence after his commercially and critically successful drama Waqt 1965, which pioneered the concept of ensemble casts in Bollywood.
8. Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over three decades he has directed more than 90 films in various Indian languages, predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi, with few films in Tamil and Telugu. Priyadarshan began his career in Malayalam cinema in early 1980s and was active throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Priyadarshan is considered as the creator of funny movies which leaves the audience in peals of laughter. He has the ability to make his movies unconventional in order for them to stand out among others. The famous movies to his credit are '' Hera Pheri '', Khata Metha '', Rangrezz '' etc. He has done well for himself financially with all these hit movies and is placed at the eight position in the list of most rich Bollywood directors of this year.
7. Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and producer. He is widely regarded as the most successful and one of the most critically acclaimed film makers of the 21st century Indian cinema. Hirani is known for directing Hindi Films, including Muna Bhai M.B.B.S. 2003, Lage Raho Munna Bhai 3006, 3 Idiots 2009, and PK 2014. All his films have been huge commercial successes won several awards including the national awards and had often been regarded by the media and audiences as some of the most path-breaking films in the history of Indian cinema. He is a multi-talented director and always has something surprising up in his sleeves for the audience. All his movies are unpredictable and are almost always in the list of box office. His ability to spring surprises on the audience through his out of the box movies make him very popular. He occupies the seventh position in the list of most rich Bollywood directors of this year.
6. Mohit Suri
Mohit Suri is an Indian film director, most known for hiss films Kalyug 2005, Awarapan 2007. He has directed 3 Quasi Sequels Raaz- The Mystery continues 2009, Murder 2 2011, Ashiqui 2 2013 and Ek Villain 2014, all of these proved to be commercial successes. Mohit Suri represents the new generation and one of the most handsome directors in the world who are steadily climbing the ladder of success in the industry. His most important claim to fame is as the director of '' Ashiqui 2 '' which has been acclaimed as the most resonant Bollywood movie in recent times. This movie was released in 2013 earned him numerous accolades and praises. In 2015, he directed his next movie '' Hamari Adhuri Kahani ''. He is working with Arjun Kapoor and Shradha Kapoor in the upcoming movie Half Girlfriend as a director which is based on a famous novel by Chetan Baghat. He debuted on small screen from Nach Balyie 8 as one on of the judges of the show.
5. Arbaaz Khan
Arbaaz Khan is an Indian film actor, director and film producer, known for his work in Hindi cinema. Since making his debut in 1996, he has acting in may leading and supporting roles. He ventured into film production in Bollywood, with Arbaaz Khan productions, launched with dabangg 2010, in which he starred as the younger brother of his real life brother Salman Khan. The film went on to become one of the highest grossing Bollywood films of all time. He also won the national film award for best popular film providing Wholesome entertainment for the same. He also hosted the reality show power couple, which aired on Sony TV. He also played the main villain in the Telugu film Jai Chiranjeeva starring Chiranjeevi. The movie extensively shot in Los Angels, California and Las Vegas. Khan made his directorial debut with the 2012 released sequel Dabangg 2. Arbaaz Khan come in the list of most rich Bollywood directors for this year.
4. Karan Johar
Karan Johar often informally as Kjo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and acclaimed producer Yash Johar. Karan Johar is the legend of the industry. He specializes in making movies full of affection and family values. His hit movies such as '' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai '', '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam '', My name is Khan, are timeless movies and the public never tires of watching these films over and over again. Karan Johar popularized the hit pair of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. His counter terrorism drama my name is Khan 2010, earned him his second filmfare award for best director. These along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, has established him as one of the leading director, producers in Hindi cinema.
3. Kabir Khan
Kabir Khan is an Indian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. He staring his career working in documentary films, and then made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with Kabul express which was followed by New York 2009, Ek Tha Tiger 2012, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2015 and Phanton 2015. Kabir Khan is a famous and highly talented director of India. He is also the member o the 300cr movie club.His movie Ek Tha Tiger and more recently Bajrangi Bhaijaan were super hits and highly acclaimed. Khan is currently filming for Salman Khan's next film which is called Tubelight based on the Indo Chinese war that will debut Chinese actress Zhu Zhu releasing this Eid 2017. This film met with negative reviews criticising the film for its incoherent script. Khan has just recently signed Ranveer Singh to play Kapil Dev in his next sports biography film that will go on the floors in 2018
2. Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, playback singer and television host. Born in Mumbai to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and honey Irani, he grew up under the influence of the Hindi film industry. He began his career in Bollywood by working as an assistant director in Lamhe 1991, and Himalay Putra 1997. Although he initially started his acting career with '' Fakir of Venice '' his official debut was with Rock On! 2008, for which he won a second national award for best feature film in Hindi as producer, andindulged in further experimentation before he wrote the dialogues, produced and acted for the critical and commercial success Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011, which won him two filmfare awards including best supporting actor.In the same year he directed a sequel to Don titled Don 2 ( 2011 ), which remains his highest grossing film till date. He achieved further success by porteaying Milkha Singh in 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, earning him the filmfare award for best actor.
1. Rohit Shety
Standing on the first position the most richest director of Bollywood is Rohit Shety. Rohit Shety is an Indian film director and producer. His work as a filmmaker includes the film Golmaal, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, Singham, Bol Bachchan, Singham Returns, Dilwale and Chennai Express for which he was nominated for Filmfare award for best director. Rohit Shety is an extremely competent and highly talented and one of the highest paid Indian directors. His hit movie Chennai express earned as astonishing 400 crores. He started his career at the age of 17 as an assistant director with Kuku Kohli during Phool or Kaanty. Then he assisted him in Ek au Kohinoor which was never released. He also worked with him on Suhaag, Haqeekat 1995, and Zulmi. Shety directed his debut feature Zameen, as an independent director with Devgan in 2003, at the age of 30. Zameen did average business at the box office. So that is why he is on the top position and no. 1 richest director in Bollywood.
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