With a career spanning over four decades, Sham Kaushal has amassed a net worth of around ₹20 crore by 2025 through his contributions to films like *Dangal*, *Padmaavat*, *Gangs of Wasseypur*, *Krrish 3*, and Hollywood movies including *Slumdog Millionaire*. He typically earns ₹1–2 crore per action project. Sham overcame a battle with stomach cancer in 2003—during which Anurag Kashyap refused to proceed without him—which was a pivotal moment in his life.
Lesser Known Facts
He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2003 and considered suicide, but recovered after a year of gruelling treatment.
He began his career in 1979 as a salesman sleeping in his office before turning to stunt work at 25.
He’s directed action in major international and Bollywood films like *Slumdog Millionaire*, *Om Shanti Om*, *Raavan*, and *Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol*.