Shatrughan Sinha's net worth unveiled: How rich is Sonakshi Sinha's father?
Shatrughan Sinha Net Worth: Shatrughan Sinha, the veteran Bollywood actor and politician, has recently won the Lok Sabha election for the second consecutive time from Asansol, West Bengal. He has previously served as the MP from Patna Sahib. Before joining the Trinamool Congress (TMC), he was a member of the Congress party. In 2022 and 2024, he contested and won from Asansol on a TMC ticket. Currently, Shatrughan Sinha is in the news for his daughter, Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha¡¯s wedding to her long-time boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, which is scheduled for June 23. In this article, we will delve into Shatrughan Sinha¡¯s political career, wealth, and net worth.
Shatrughan Sinha¡¯s Political Career
- Shatrughan Sinha was the Lok Sabha MP from Patna Sahib from 2009 to 2014 and from 2014 to 2019.
- He also served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 1996-2000 and 2002-2008.
- During Atal Bihari Vajpayee¡¯s government, he was appointed as the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Shipping.
- From 2014 to 2019, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture. Additionally, he was a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.
How Did Shatrughan Sinha¡¯s Political Career Begin?
Interestingly, Shatrughan Sinha entered politics by contesting a by-election against Rajesh Khanna. On April 6, 2019, he joined the Congress party after being denied a ticket by the BJP. In March 2022, he joined the TMC to contest from the Asansol seat and defeated BJP¡¯s Agnimitra Paul.
Shatrughan Sinha¡¯s Net Worth and Assets
- According to Jansatta, Shatrughan Sinha, who won from Asansol in 2024, declared his total assets worth Rs 210 crore in his election affidavit. He has liabilities exceeding Rs 17 crore.
- He has Rs 1,62,990 in cash, while his wife Poonam Sinha has Rs 1,10,587 in cash. Together, they have Rs 4,97,91,754 deposited in various bank accounts.
- Shatrughan Sinha and his wife have invested in several bonds, debentures, and shares worth over Rs 6 crore. They also have personal loans exceeding Rs 6 crore.
- He owns several luxury cars, including an Ambassador car, Maruti Ciaz, Toyota Innova, Toyota Innova Crysta, and Mahindra Scorpio, with a total value of over Rs 65 lakh.
- The couple owns gold, silver, and other expensive gems worth more than Rs 2.71 crore.
- They also possess other assets such as air conditioners, Xerox machines, CCTV, furniture, printers, and solar panels worth Rs 15.93 lakh.
- Shatrughan Sinha owns agricultural land in Mumbai valued at over Rs 10 crore. His wife owns non-agricultural land in Pune, Noida, and Delhi worth over Rs 65 crore.
- In terms of residential properties, the Sinha couple owns several houses in Mumbai, Patna, Dehradun, and Delhi, valued at over Rs 201 crore.
It is worth noting that the primary source of Shatrughan Sinha¡¯s income is the entertainment industry, particularly acting. Additionally, he earns from various businesses and receives a salary and other allowances as an MP. He also makes substantial profits from significant investments in the stock market.
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