Jannat Zubair created history by defeating Shahrukh Khan. How she became the mistress of crores at the age of 24.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The meaning of popularity has changed in the era of social media. The latest example of this is Jannat Zubair Rahmani, who has defeated global superstar Shahrukh Khan in the race of Instagram followers. As of March 2026, Jannat has more than 51.8 million followers on Instagram, while Shahrukh Khan’s number of followers is around 49.3 million. How did she become so famous? Jannat’s long journey of 16 years Many people think that Jannat became a star overnight, but behind her success are years of hard work: Started as a child artist: Jannat made her acting debut with the serial ‘Dil Mil Gaye’ at the age of just 6-7 years (2009). Recognition from ‘Phulwa’: The serial ‘Phulwa’ released in 2011 made her popular in every household. She also received the ‘Best Child Artist’ award for this role. Recognition as a lead actress: By playing the character of ‘Pankti Sharma’ in ‘Tu Aashiqui’ in 2017, she proved that she has become a mature actress. Smart use of social media: When TikTok was craze in India, Jannat was the number-1 creator there. After TikTok was banned, she shifted her entire audience to Instagram and YouTube. What did Jannat say about leaving Shahrukh Khan behind? When the paparazzi asked Jannat about leaving Shahrukh Khan behind, she replied very simply. She said, “He is King Khan, he cannot be compared with anyone. I am a big fan of his.” This humble behavior of Jannat won the hearts of her fans. Net worth of crores and business woman: Today Jannat Zubair is not only an actress but also a successful business woman: Networth: According to media reports, Jannat’s net worth is around Rs 250 crores. Sources of income: TV shows, brand endorsements (millions of rupees per post), music videos and her own ‘Abaya’ and ‘Jewellery’ brand. Her earnings Forbes list: In the year 2022, Jannat’s name was included in the prestigious list of Forbes ’30 Under 30′. Recent incident: Amidst the news of attack on the highway, Jannat and her brother Ayaan Zubair recently (16 March 2026) became victims of an unpleasant incident. Some people beat him up and chased him on the highway. However, Jannat has confirmed on Instagram that both of them are safe now and the police is investigating the matter.