It’s difficult to become successful in Bollywood’s showbiz industry. Competing against the greatest might sometimes break you and other times make you stronger. They had made a path for themselves in this struggle to stand out among the others. Bollywood celebrities who had modest beginnings have existed alongside actors who made great debuts in the industry. They began with meager pay and are now among the wealthiest. These actors created an enduring impression on the hearts of fans over this long journey. Here are ten celebrities along with their first film salary.
1. Shah Rukh Khan’s First Film Salary
“Deewana,” SRK’s first Bollywood film, was released in 1992. It also featured late actors Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti in key roles. His journey was not simple. Like all of us, Shah Rukh Khan struggled hard to become the nation’s most “bankable” star. His first paycheck was not as lavish as his current one. SRK admitted that he reportedly received Rs 4 Lakhs for the movie “Deewana.” He was also honored with a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this performance.
2. Salman Khan
For millions of his followers, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, often known as “Bhaijaan,” is more than simply a name. Salman Khan made his Bollywood debut in a lead role with Maine Pyaar Kiya. He received Rs 75,000 as his salary for the film Maine Pyar Kiya. Before it, he received Rs 11,000 for a supporting role in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi. However, the actor now owns houses in numerous Indian cities. He also owns the well-known clothing brand Being Human.
3. Akshay Kumar
Every filmmaker’s dream is Akshay Kumar. He always wins hearts through his action movies that make people love him even more. He is hilarious, has a killer smile, and has used his movies to highlight several social issues. With the film Saugandh, in which he played the part of Shiva Kirplani, Akshay Kumar made his Bollywood debut. He received Rs 51,000 for the role.
4. Alia Bhatt
In 2012, Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut in the Student of the Year film directed by Karan Johar. Under Karan’s production company Dharma Productions, the movie was made. Alia signed her first movie deal at the age of just 19. Alia recently admitted in an interview that she received Rs 15 lakh for Student Of The Year. She gave that salary to her mother, Soni.
5. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan made his Bollywood debut with the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. He was a newcomer before this movie turned him into a star. It was a sweet love story with bitter family conflict as its background. At the box office, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was a success. For this role, the Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood received a salary of Rs 11,000.
6. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, a prominent actor in Bollywood, has worked in the nation’s film industry for over 50 years. With the KA Abbas film “Saat Hindustani,” the Shahenshah of Bollywood made his debut. Amitabh was chosen for the role because of his appearance and love of his work. Regardless of how long it took to complete, his fee was Rs 5,000 for the entire movie.
7. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is one of the most well-known stars in Bollywood. Om Shanti Om, starring Shah Rukh Khan, served as her acting debut. The actress reportedly didn’t charge anything for her debut film. Additionally, she is currently one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses. The beautiful appearance of Deepika Padukone in the film captivated the entire nation. She did it for free since she saw this as a wonderful opportunity to launch her Bollywood career.
8. Shahid Kapoor
One of the most commercially successful actors in Indian cinema is Shahid Kapoor. Additionally, he is renowned for his command of the art and capacity to inhabit various characters. He has also consistently received a lot of appreciation. Ishq Vishk, a 2003 romantic comedy, marked Shahid Kapoor’s acting debut. A sleeper hit label was also given to it. He received 1,50,000 for this comedy romance.
9. Kartik Aaryan
Indian actor Kartik Aaryan Tiwari performs in Hindi-language movies. He began acting in 2011 after earning an engineering degree. With the buddy movie Pyaar Ka Punchnama, he made his acting debut. Additionally, Kartik Aaryan was renowned as the monologue guy for a very long period. His first film contains this famed monologue. He received Rs 1,25,000 as his first film salary.
10. Sidharth Malhotra
Two additional actors also joined Alia Bhatt in making their film debut with Student Of The Year. One was the big-time filmmaker’s son, while Sidharth Malhotra was a total outsider. Additionally, Sidharth Malhotra said publicly that his first paycheck for his debut movie was Rs. 1,10,000. The actor also felt as though he had won the jackpot as a reward.
The Bollywood business has been expanding for years, also giving many aspiring stars a stage to display their talent. However, in the beginning, they are nothing, and some of them even lack the resources to lead respectable lives. Nevertheless, they succeeded and built a landmark in their name.
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