Bollywood and money go hand-in-hand. The celebrities are among the richest and lead a luxurious lives. Well, even those associated with the celebs are among the Richie Riches. From managers to bodyguards, all seem to take home hefty salaries. But here's talking about a Charter Accountant who used to manage the finances of the Bachchan family. He is now among the richest people in India with a net worth in crores.
We are talking about billionaire Premchand Godha. Coming from a humble background, Premchand Godha fought against all the odds and challenges to become a Charter Accountant. Hailing from Rajasthan, he was the one who used to manage the finances of the Bachchan family including that of Amitabh Bachchan. But a major change occurred in 1975.
He along with the Bachchan family invested in Ipca Laboraties. The small pharmaceutical company was struggling back then. However, under the leadership of Premchand Godha, the company strived and how. It underwent a remarkable transformation and the losses turned into profits. Under his guidance, the pharmaceutical company turned into a mega force and a leading player in the industry.
Reportedly, in 1999, the Bachchan family sold their stake in Ipca Laboratories. Reportedly, it was because of the financial difficulties faced by the Bachchans, this move was put into action. Premchand Godha continued to be a part of the company though. Today, the Ipca Laboratories is said to have turned into a Rs 28,000 crore giant. Talking about Godha's net worth, report in Financial Express suggest that it is staggering Rs 10,800 crore. With dedication, vision and leadership, Premchand Godha indeed has set an example for many.
On the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan too managed to come over his financial struggles and is now among the richest celebrities in India. Even at 82, Big B is still entertaining with the masses by being a part of big budget films like Kalki 2898 AD, Brahmastra, and many more.
