After trotting the globe for her international television show 'Quantico' and upcoming Hollywood film 'Baywatch', global star Priyanka Chopra was seen crooning hit numbers and shaking her leg to 'Pinga' from her magnum opus film 'Bajirao Mastani’ for the IIFA awards recently. According to reports, the actress, who has become a rage in the west, allegedly asked a hefty price for her sizzling performance. Rs. 2 crore to be precise! Few reports also stated that this could be the reason close friends Deepika Padukone and PeeCee couldn't perform together on stage. However, talking about why Deepika and she didn’t perform together, Priyanka in a recent interview shared that they were supposed to perform together, but she has no idea as to why this plan was changed.
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It is a great time to be Kangana Ranaut! From just another outsider struggling to make it big in Bollywood to becoming the Queen of B-Town, the actress has had quite a journey. The gorgeous diva is at the top of her game and on her own merit too! It’s no wonder then that the diva is raking in big bucks. The actress is now reportedly charging a whooping Rs 11 crore per film making an entry into the ‘highest paid actress’ list. And if you think that’s her only income, know this… The girl, who has about 15 endorsements, reportedly charges Rs 1.5 crore per day per endorsement. Oh yes! Now we leave it to you to do the math.
Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar among the world's top ten highest-paid actors
Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are among the world's top ten highest-paid actors in Forbes first global list of actors from Hollywood to Hong Kong and Bollywood, reports IANS. Big B and Salman entered the list jointly in seventh place, with estimated earnings of $33.5 million in the past year. Akshay Kumar follows behind in ninth place with $32.5 million. Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan (18) and Ranbir Kapoor (30) with estimated earnings of $26 Million and $15 Million respectively, also made it to the Forbes list. Bollywood stalwart Amitabh Bachchan has starred in more than 150 films in his career spanning 50 years. He continues to earn top rupee for his roles in flicks such 2014's Bhoothnath Returns, Forbes noted.
While these Bollywood celebs have been ranked among the world's top ten highest-paid actors, there are many celebs who love to quote exorbitant amount for their performances. Let's take a look at Jacqueline Fernandez's whopping charge for shaking a leg...
Jacqueline Fernandez’s wedding dance is worth Rs 4 crore?
Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently basking in the glory of back-to-back successful releases, has apparently accepted an offer to perform at a high-profile wedding in London and has quoted Rs 4 crore to shake a leg, reports Mid-day.com. The report further stated that the actress will spend two days in London and her accommodation and travel expenses will be taken care of by the hosts. A source has been quoted in the report as saying that a businessman has planned his son's wedding during the month of May on the outskirts of London. He has approached few actresses to perform on the occasion and it seems like Jacqueline has agreed to perform. Post a discussion with Jacqueline's team, the business family has reportedly agreed to pay Rs 4 crore and the actress is currently working out dates to accommodate the wedding in her busy schedule.
According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, Kajol may be getting a remuneration of Rs 5 crore for her comeback filmDilwale. The actress will return to the silver screen after her performance in Toonpur Ka Super Hero in 2010. The report further stated that Kajol is getting a fee equivalent to that charged by today's actresses like Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Dilwale will bring together the dream team of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty and also stars Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon.
While Kajol will be earning big bucks, read further to know about Sunny Leone's big demand for the sequel ofMasti…
According to a Mid-day report, speculations are rife that the third instalment of sex comedy franchise, Masti will go on floors in May and Sunny Leone has been approached to star in it. However, apparently the deal is yet to come through as the adult star-turned-Bollywood actress has apparently quoted an astronomical amount for the project. A source from the unit of the film has been quoted in the report as saying that they are keen to retain the original star cast in the third part of the film which has been titled Grand Masti Returns, but with a few additions. After having discussed a lot of names, including Sunny’s as her appeal is apt for the role, they had a chat with her team about it.
While Sunny is trying to strike a good deal before agreeing to be a part of the franchise, Aamir Khan couldn't bargain hard enough for a project.
Aamir Khan's presence in a film guarantees it a good opening and going by Aamir's choice of films, that he selects after thoughtful consideration, it is a no-brainer that his films do well at the box-office. Given the fact that he is as bankable as he is, it comes as no surprise that the actor partakes a share in the film's profits like many of his contemporaries. However, according to a report in DNA, the actor asked for such a huge stake in Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's next, that the two had no option but to say a 'no.' The report states that the actor had given his nod of approval to the film and apparently Deepika Padukone was supposed to star as the female lead in the film. However, Aamir demanded a whopping 80 per cent share in the film's profit. This didn't go down well with the makers of the film and the deal fell through.
Here's taking a look at other Bollywood stars who charge a bomb for their performance in a film.
Hrithik Roshan's last film Bang Bang was a super-hit and it seems that the actor is going to come back with a bang! As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, Hrithik aka Duggu will be paid Rs 50 crore for Ashutosh Gowariker's period romance Mohenjo Daro. Further to reports, this has raised many eyebrows in the industry as Ashutosh is yet to find a studio to back him. If the deal works, then Duggu could be one of the highest earning stars in B-town.
He's the baadshah of Bollywood and rightly so. Apart from his long standing career in the Hindi film industry, his personal life, his controversies, there's another reason why SRK stands out from the crowd. The actor has made it to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list and there's no guesses for this one! King Khan dominated the list, capturing the Numero Uno position. As of December 31st, the actor makes Rs 220.5 Crore through films and his many endorsements. SRK's last release Chennai Express broke all records at the box-office and was one of the highest earners of 2013. According to the Forbes list, Shahrukh's revenue is up by 9 per cent this year although he lost out on a few brand endorsements. There's no doubt that Shah Rukh Khan is second to none!
While SRK has been ranked number 1 on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, Salman comes in third after cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni who occupies the 2nd position. As of October, 2013, the Dabangg actor rakes in an estimated Rs 157.5 crore through films and endorsements. Salman has actively been working on his charitable foundation Being Human through which he helps the poor and needy. The actor has had blockbusters like Kick,Dabangg, Dabangg 2 and Ek Tha Tiger to his credit and the box-office figures of these films justify his salary.
Big B is a force to reckon with! The legendary actor who went through a slump when his production company ABCL went bankrupt and the actor had to start from scratch. Kaun Banega Crorepati came as blessing in disguise and ever since, there's no looking back for the shahenshah of Bollywood. One of the highest paid actors of Bollywood, Big B is much in demand when it comes to films, event launches and endorsements. According to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, Amitabh Bachchan makes it to the 5th position and as of October, 2013, the actor earns Rs 147.5 crore. Big B's popularity knows no bounds as he is the most followed Indian celebrity on Twitter.
Khiladi actor Akshay Kumar has appeared in over a 100 Hindi films and has quickly made it to the list of one of India's richest Bollywood celebs. His hard work and persistency has paid off and the actor is said to earn Rs 118.13 crore as of October, 2013, according to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. Khiladi Kumar is ranked 6th on the list and although he does not do as many endorsements as his contemporaries, he still rakes in the moolah! As per media reports, the actor was also the highest tax paying Bollywood celeb in 2013 and made headlines when it was learnt that he paid Rs 18 crores in advance tax. Today, Akshay is as big as any Khan and he's proved that slow and steady wins the race!
He's the Kapoor scion and after hit films like Barfi! and Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani, not only has he proved his mettle, but also apparently hiked his fees. Ranbir is the most promising actor of the new generation and it won't be long before he rules the roost in Bollywood. The actor is also raking in the money to make him one of the youngest and richest B'town stars in India. According to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list (2013), the actor earns an estimated amount of Rs 68.58 crore as of October, 2013, and makes it to the 8th position on the list. Ranbir Kapoor has many endorsements to his name including big brand names like Pepsi, Nissan, Lays and Oreo. These ads surely help Ranbir make a lot of money. According to a report in India Today, the actor has apparently charged Rs 25 crore to endorse a brand that makes chips. No wonder he makes it to the list!
The Boom girl who entered Bollywood literally with a boom, has climbed the ladder of success in a short span of time. Katrina Kaif is in demand and the lovely lady follows her alleged boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, ranking 9th on the list, beating Bollywood beauties like Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. According to some media reports, Kat allegedly took home Rs 7 crore as her fee for a brand endorsement. As per a report in Daily Bhaskar, the actress makes Rs 1.5 crore a day thanks to her many brand endorsements. According to the Forbes list, the actress makes Rs 63.75 crore as of October, 2013. While Katrina endorses more brands than she acts in films, the pretty lass is not complaining. After all, with the glitz and glamour, the money matters too!
Deepika has silenced her critics with her performance in films like Race 2, Cocktail, Chennai Express, Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani and Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. Deepika's bank balance also seems to have increased considerably. Considered as one of the most bankable stars today, she was the only actress to enter the Rs 500 crore club with the success of her earlier mentioned films. According to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, Deepika makes Rs 39.5 crore as of October, 2013, through films and brand endorsements and ranks 11th on the list, beating many celebs like Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan. Way to go Dips!
The sultry actress has set her eyes on Hollywood and an international music career. After achieving success in Bollywood, PeeCee is juggling multiple careers. She's a star and a true diva who is also one of the most hard working celebrities in Bollywood. Priyanka is also a favourite amongst directors and films like Krrish 3 andAgneepath have given the petite actress a reason to smile. PeeCee aka Piggy Chops is one of the richest Indian celebs and has made it to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list where she ranks 12th. According to Forbes India, the actress makes Rs 36.57 crore as of October, 2013. With the way she's expanding her career, we are sure sky's the limit for her and she will only get richer!