Why is there No Reliable Number?
The main problem is simple: travelling on a private jet does not prove ownership. A celebrity might book a charter flight, travel on an aircraft arranged by a film producer, or use a company or family aircraft. A photograph inside the cabin can’t tell people which arrangement applies.
An August 2025 Times of India report helps explain this gap. It quoted charter professionals Maria Charles of Skyline Charters and Sachit Wadhwa of Book My Charters, who said Bollywood celebrities use charter aircraft rather than own them. The report also said production houses and event organisers often cover travel costs for work trips.
That’s useful industry evidence, but it is not a complete ownership audit of every Indian actor, singer, sportsperson or public figure. It would be wrong to turn it into a claim that no Indian celebrity owns a jet.
Indian Celebrity Private-Jet Claims: What the Evidence Shows
| Celebrity | Common ownership claim | What the evidence supports |
|---|---|---|
| Akshay Kumar | Owns a private jet worth 260 crore Indian rupees | He rejected that report in October 2022 and called it a “baseless lie.” |
| Ajay Devgn | Bought an 84-crore jet and became Bollywood’s first owner | He said in May 2025 that he planned to buy one, but the deal did not go through. |
| Shah Rukh Khan | Owns a Gulfstream G550 | Lifestyle lists make this claim, but the reviewed sources do not establish ownership through purchase records or direct confirmation. |
| Amitabh Bachchan | Owns a Bombardier Challenger 300 | Media lists name the model, but they do not provide ownership documents or a direct statement confirming the purchase. |
| Priyanka Chopra Jonas | Owns a jet for personal and work travel | The reviewed coverage claims ownership without establishing who owns the aircraft. |
| Allu Arjun | Bought a six-seat private jet after marriage | This appears in celebrity lists, but the reviewed material does not provide a registration or purchase confirmation. |
| Ram Charan | Owns a private jet because of his Trujet connection | His involvement in an airline is documented. That alone does not establish personal jet ownership. |
Sources: Akshay Kumar’s response reported by PTI; Ajay Devgn’s interview reported by Hindustan Times; ownership claims published by Zee News; and The Hindu’s reporting on Trujet.
“Not confirmed” does not mean “does not own.” It means the available evidence is not strong enough to count that person as a verified owner.
Akshay Kumar Denied the 260-Crore Claim
In October 2022, Akshay Kumar shared a screenshot of a report claiming he owned a private jet worth about 260 crore. The report used a photograph of him standing beside an aircraft with his Bell Bottom co-star Vaani Kapoor. He rejected the story on Twitter, writing: “Write baseless lies about me, and I’ll call it out.” This shows why an aircraft photograph and a price tag are not enough to establish ownership.
Ajay Devgn Said His Purchase Deal Failed
Ajay Devgn addressed his long-running ownership story during an appearance on BookMyShow Unscripted. When asked whether he was Bollywood’s first actor to buy a private jet, he said:
“No, not at all. I was planning to buy it and had secured one deal too. But it didn’t go through. So, it is not true.”
Does Ram Charan’s Trujet Connection Prove He Owns a Jet?
No. An investment in an airline and ownership of a personal jet are different things. In July 2015, The Hindu reported that Turbo Megha Airways, an airline backed by Ram Charan, had received a regional airline permit. It operated under the Trujet brand and planned to begin services with two 70-seat ATR aircraft.
Some celebrity coverage describes him as owning “a Trujet.” That wording confuses an airline brand with an individual aircraft. His documented airline connection can’t, by itself, support a claim that he owns a personal business jet.
What About Other South Indian Stars?
Lists also name Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Rajinikanth, Mahesh Babu and Nayanthara. However, the reviewed galleries rely on media reports rather than showing purchase documents or a clear ownership trail. The August 2025 Times of India report said one South Indian celebrity owned an aircraft, but it did not identify that person. It also used the broader word “aircraft,” which does not establish that the plane was a jet. There is not enough detail to name an owner or use that statement as an India-wide count.
How Can You Tell Whether a Celebrity Owns a Private Jet?
Before accepting an ownership claim, look for evidence that answers three questions:
- Which aircraft? A model name alone is not enough; a registration helps identify the specific plane.
- Who owns it? The report should distinguish the celebrity from a charter operator, family business or another company.
- What confirms the link? A direct statement, documented purchase or registration trail carries more weight than cabin photographs.
Also check whether the report covers a completed purchase, a proposed deal or one private flight. Ajay Devgn’s account shows how much that distinction matters.
The Bottom Line
Celebrity jet lists are best treated as claims to check, not ownership records. Until stronger evidence establishes a total, a precise number would mislead readers. The most useful difference is between documented ownership, direct denials and claims that remain unverified.
