Kapil Dev is a legendary Indian cricketer, under whose captaincy India won its first Cricket World Cup in 1983. With a career spanning over 4 decades, Kapil Dev’s net worth is around ₹258.39 crore ($30 million), sourced from cricket, brand endorsements, commentary, public appearances, and investments in companies such as Dev Musco Lighting and Zicom Electronics. He also owns luxury properties, a notable car collection, and has appeared in several Bollywood films
Wiki: Kapil Dev
| Birth Name/Full Name | Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj (also known as Kapil Dev) |
| Birth Date and Age | 6 January 1959 (66 years old as of June 2025) |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac | Capricorn (Sun sign), Sagittarius Ascendant (as per Indian astrology) |
| Residence | Sundar Nagar, New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Former cricketer, cricket coach, commentator, entrepreneur |
| Most Famous Movie | 83 (2021; biopic where he is portrayed by Ranveer Singh and makes a cameo as himself) |
| Debut Movie | Dillagi… Yeh Dillagi (1994; cameo as himself) |
| Upcoming Projects | No major upcoming films/projects publicly announced as of June 2025 |
| Active since | 1975 (first-class cricket debut); 1978 (international debut) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | D.A.V. School, Chandigarh |
| Education | School education in Chandigarh; no formal college degree reported |
| College | Not attended/Not specified |
| Marital Status | Married to Romi Bhatia (since 1980) |
| Kids | One daughter, Amiya Dev |
Kapil Dev’s Net Worth
According to The Cricket Panda, sourced from his cricket career, brand endorsements, commentary, business ventures, and investments, net worth of Kapil Dev in Indian rupees is ₹258.39 crore ($30 million).
| Net Worth | ₹258.39 crore ($30 million) |
| Revenue Streams | Cricket career (player, coach): not specified.
Brand endorsements: ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore per campaign Sports commentary: around ₹12 crore annually. Public appearances: charges between ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh per event Investments (Dev Musco Lighting Pvt. Ltd., 5% in Zicom Electronics), hotel and restaurant businesses, and real estate. |
| Luxury items owned | Owns a luxury bungalow in Sundar Nagar, New Delhi; properties in Chandigarh; 16 acres land in Karjat (₹8 crore); 25 acres in Kothimbe village; private jet; restaurant (Kapil Dev’s Elevens, Patna); car collection worth over ₹10 crore (Porsche Panamera ₹2.67 crore, Mercedes C220D, Mercedes GLS 350 D, Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Compass, Nissan Leaf) |
Kapil Dev’s Major Brand Endorsements
His major endorsements are with SoBo Mumbai Falcons (T20 Mumbai League), SOGF Grandmasters series, NNovo Nordisk India, Thums Up, and CRED. He charges around ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore per campaign.
Kapil Dev’s Investments and Business Ventures
He owns a major stake in Dev Musco Lighting Pvt. Ltd. along with 5% ownership stake in Zicom Electronics. He also fully owns Kapil Dev’s Elevens hotels and restaurants chain in Patna and Chandigarh.
Kapil also is a stakeholder in Harmonizer India and Samco Ventures. Apart from stake holding, he has been an angel investor in PeopleEasy.com (online grocery startup) and VAOO (Mumba-based cab aggregator. For WizCounsel (Delhi-based online market network), Kapil led the angel round with ₹1 crore and he is also an investor/partner in Pumpkart.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions of Kapil Dev
He is the founder of KHUSHII (Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India), an NGO established in 2003 that focuses on providing education and holistic development opportunities for underprivileged children across India. Through the foundation, Kapil supports Shikshaantra Plus Program, funding education and well-being for numerous children annually.
In 2024, he pledged to donate his pension for supporting ailing former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad’s cancer treatment.
Additionally, he also advocated for BCCI for establishing a formal trust, supporting financially distressed former cricketers.
Kapil Dev’s Personal Life
Born to Ram Lal Nikhanj (teak merchant) and Raj Kumari Lajwanti (homemaker), he debuted for Haryana in November 1975. Kapil Dev is known as close-knit family life and he married Romi Bhatia in 1980. The couple embraced parenthood in 1996 with the birth of Amiya Dev.
Kapil Dev’s Records and Achievements
| Test Wickets | Most Test wickets at retirement | 434 wickets in 131 Tests (world record in 1994) |
| Test Runs | All-rounder’s double | Only player with 400+ Test wickets and 5,000+ Test runs |
| Five-Wicket Hauls | Test five-wicket hauls | 23 in Tests, 1 in ODIs (total 24 international five-wicket hauls) |
| ODI Wickets | First to 200 ODI wickets | 253 wickets in 225 ODIs |
| ODI Batting | Highest score in 1983 World Cup | 175* vs Zimbabwe (then record for No. 5 or lower) |
| Captaincy | World Cup-winning captain | Led India to 1983 Cricket World Cup victory |
| Awards | Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Wisden Cricketer of the Year, ICC Hall of Fame, others | 1979–80, 1982, 1991, 1983, 2010, etc. |
| Youngest Milestones | Youngest to 100, 200, 300 Test wickets | Achieved these milestones faster than any previous player |
| Captaincy Record (ODI) | Most ODI wins as India captain (at retirement) | 39 wins in 74 matches |
| Other Honors | Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century, CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement, Bharat Gaurav Award, NDTV Living Legends | 2002, 2013, 2019, 2013 |
Kapil Dev’s Cars
Total estimated value of Kapil Dev’s car collection: Over ₹10 crore.
These prices are approximate and may vary based on model year, variant, and customizations.
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Porsche Panamera: ₹2.10 crore (premium sports sedan, most expensive in his collection)
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BMW iX: ₹1.20 crore (luxury electric SUV)
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Mercedes-Benz GLS: ₹1.26 crore (full-size luxury SUV)
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 250d: ₹70 lakh (mid-size luxury SUV).
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Jeep Compass: ₹19.66 lakh – ₹33.47 lakh (compact SUV).
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Nissan Leaf: ₹30–35 lakh (electric car, gifted by Nissan India).
Real Estate and Properties of Kapil Dev
He owns a lavish bungalow in one of Delhi’s Sundar Nagar, which is his historic home and was a venue for 1983 World Cup team reunions.
In 2022, he purchased 25-acre land Kothimbe village, Karjat, adding a substantial amount to his net worth.
In 2024, he purchased 16-acre land in Mograj village in Karjat for ₹8 crore.
Another property is his residence cum commercial property that also includes his wife’s boutique This N That. Kapil’s hotel and restaurant chain of Kapil Dev’s Elevens in Chandigarh adds a good amount to his net worth.
Future Plans & Projects of Kapil Dev
Further ahead, Kapil plans to remain active as a cricket mentor and commentator along with vocalizing for future Indian cricketers. He will be continuing his philanthropic work through the KHUSHI NGO.
Kapil Dev’s future plans center on advancing Indian cricket, supporting youth and social causes, expanding his business interests, and remaining a leading public figure in sports and society.
