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The world of Bollywood is abuzz with the news of a new billionaire in town. The entertainment industry has always been a lucrative career path but now its also a platform for entrepreneurs and savvy investors to build their empires. One such individual has made headlines by joining the exclusive billionaire club and his story is nothing short of inspiring. Who is this man? Meet Anand Pandit a film producer and real estate developer who has joined the ranks of the super-rich. With a net worth of Rs 8660 crore ($1 billion) Anand Pandit has surpassed some of the biggest names in Bollywood including Karan Johar Aditya Chopra and Salman Khan. While Shah Rukh Khan may be the richest actor in Bollywood with a net worth of Rs 12490 crore Anand Pandits achievement is no less impressive. Hrithik Roshan another high-profile actor has a net worth of Rs 2160 crore which is a significant amount but still a far cry from Anand Pandits wealth. What work has been done by Anand Pandit? Anand Pandits journey to becoming a billionaire is rooted in his business acumen and strategic investments. He is the founder of Lotus Developers a leading real estate development company in Mumbai and has also made a name for himself in the film industry as a producer and distributor. His production credits include films like John Abrahams Satyameva Jayate Abhishek Bachchans The Bigg Bull and Kannada superstar Upendras Kabzaa. Anand Pandits friendship with Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan has also been making headlines but its his business skills that have earned him a spot among the billionaires. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 which released the list of billionaires highlights the growing influence of the entertainment industry in the countrys economy. More and more celebrities are venturing into entrepreneurship and investing in various sectors. Story Highlights Anand Pandit film producer and real estate developer has joined the billionaire club with a net worth of Rs 8660 crore ($1 billion). He has surpassed Bollywood biggies like Karan Johar Aditya Chopra Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan in net worth. Founder of Lotus Developers he’s known for producing films like Satyameva Jayate The Bigg Bull and Kabzaa. Featured in the Hurun India Rich List 2025 Pandit’s rise reflects Bollywood’s growing influence in business and entrepreneurship. Anand Pandit has made waves in Bollywood and beyond by becoming a billionaire thanks to his successful ventures in film production and real estate. His inclusion in the Hurun India Rich List 2025 showcases the evolving landscape where entertainment meets entrepreneurship highlighting the immense wealth potential within the industry.