Bollywood is India's most prestigious film industry. An individual has to put in tremendous effort to make it big in this Ocean and emerge successfully. More the talent, higher is your payscale. While Actors like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn demand a whooping 10-15 crores per film, Actresses are no way inferior. They are the Hot property of Bollywood as this business now demands more glamour along with the acting skills. Girls with both skillsets, end up becoming the highest paid ones. Lets see who is Bollywood's highest paid Actress.
Kareena Kapoor
She is the Daughter of Randhir Kapoor and younger Sister of Karishma Kapoor. She is known by her nick name 'Bebo'.
After her recent blockbuster releases, Kareena Kapoor has been feted as the most successful Bollywood actress.
According to The Economic Times, Kareena has emerged as the highest paid actress amongst the recent crop of leading ladies.
The Heroine star earns Rs 7.5 to 8 crores through her film projects and endorsements. While films constitute roughly Rs 4.5 to Rs 5 crores, she gets an impressive Rs 3 crores from advertisements.
Katrina Kaif
British by nationality, this bombshell made her Debut in Bollywood with 'Boom' Starring opposite Big B, jackie Shroff and Gulshan Grover. Her Career took a while to take off (Salman Khan had to step in). But now, She is the Hottest 'Item' of Bollywood. She is also India's most Searched Celebrity online.
Katrina Kaif continues to be very popular with her Chikni Chameli turn in Karan Johar's Agneepath and Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan.
While she earns Rs 4 crores from endorsements alo#8800 her film assignments fetch her another Rs 4 crores.
Priyanka Chopra
Nick named 'Piggy Chops',She stands first in one of the most talented Individual in Bollywood. Alongside Acting, she can sing and she is now working on launching her own Music Album. The Album is nearing completion and getting set for a global launch soon.
Priyanka Chopra takes home a cool Rs 6 crores. While she earns Rs 3 crores from ads, another Rs 3 crores come in from films.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Formerly called Ash, now called Bahu Bachchan, This Miss World pageant 1994 winner kick started her career in a south Indian called Iruvar. She then flew to Bollywood and earned a prominent place in the Industry. (Salman Khan being her godfather again) She married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may be on a break, enjoying motherhood, but her brand value is as high as it was when she was working.
The new mum makes an impressive Rs 4 crores from endorsements alone, a major chunk of which must be coming in from cosmetic giant L'Oreal we assume.
Deepika Padukone
Daughter of Badminton Player Prakash padukone, She got into Modelling while in college and made her acting debut in a south Indian Kannada movie 'Aishwarya' opposite Superstar Upendra.
After her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor failed, she was rumoured to have dated Cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. She also maintained a very close friendship with Beer baron Vijay Mallya's son Siddartha Mallya. She was the brand Ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines and IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.
She's a fixture on television with her coffee ads, earns Rs 2.5 crores from ads and Rs 3 crores from film projects.
Vidya Balan
She is the daughter of Vice PResident of ETC Channel, Mr. P R Balan. She started her acting career in a Bengali movie. Her entry gate to bollywood was movie 'Parineeta' which fetched her Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
After lapping up a lot of attention and some great reviews for The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan's remuneration is only going to go up.
Presently, the actress rakes in Rs. 2 crores from films alone.
Sonam Kapoor
Daughter of Bollywood Star Anil Kapoor, She made her debut with Sanjay Leela Bansali's 'Saawariya'. Sonam Kapoor may not have given any hits so far but she still remains to be one of the top actresses of today.
The young fashionista is taking home Rs 1.5 crores from films.
Sonakshi Sinha
Her Debut was a blockbuster. She opened her Career with a bang! in 'Dabangg' starring opposite the 'God father' of many, Salman Khan. Daughter of Actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, She may be just one film old but she earns more than her contemporary Sonam Kapoor.
Sonakshi Sinha takes home Rs 1.25 crores from ad deals and Rs 1.5 crores from films.
The Cost of casting these chicks in a movie is sometimes the whole expenditure of an offbeat movie. South Indian movies are wrapped up with total cost of 10 crores INR.
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Kareena Kapoor
She is the Daughter of Randhir Kapoor and younger Sister of Karishma Kapoor. She is known by her nick name 'Bebo'.
After her recent blockbuster releases, Kareena Kapoor has been feted as the most successful Bollywood actress.
According to The Economic Times, Kareena has emerged as the highest paid actress amongst the recent crop of leading ladies.
The Heroine star earns Rs 7.5 to 8 crores through her film projects and endorsements. While films constitute roughly Rs 4.5 to Rs 5 crores, she gets an impressive Rs 3 crores from advertisements.
Katrina Kaif
British by nationality, this bombshell made her Debut in Bollywood with 'Boom' Starring opposite Big B, jackie Shroff and Gulshan Grover. Her Career took a while to take off (Salman Khan had to step in). But now, She is the Hottest 'Item' of Bollywood. She is also India's most Searched Celebrity online.
Katrina Kaif continues to be very popular with her Chikni Chameli turn in Karan Johar's Agneepath and Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan.
While she earns Rs 4 crores from endorsements alo#8800 her film assignments fetch her another Rs 4 crores.
Priyanka Chopra
Nick named 'Piggy Chops',She stands first in one of the most talented Individual in Bollywood. Alongside Acting, she can sing and she is now working on launching her own Music Album. The Album is nearing completion and getting set for a global launch soon.
Priyanka Chopra takes home a cool Rs 6 crores. While she earns Rs 3 crores from ads, another Rs 3 crores come in from films.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Formerly called Ash, now called Bahu Bachchan, This Miss World pageant 1994 winner kick started her career in a south Indian called Iruvar. She then flew to Bollywood and earned a prominent place in the Industry. (Salman Khan being her godfather again) She married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may be on a break, enjoying motherhood, but her brand value is as high as it was when she was working.
The new mum makes an impressive Rs 4 crores from endorsements alone, a major chunk of which must be coming in from cosmetic giant L'Oreal we assume.
Deepika Padukone
Daughter of Badminton Player Prakash padukone, She got into Modelling while in college and made her acting debut in a south Indian Kannada movie 'Aishwarya' opposite Superstar Upendra.
After her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor failed, she was rumoured to have dated Cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. She also maintained a very close friendship with Beer baron Vijay Mallya's son Siddartha Mallya. She was the brand Ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines and IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.
She's a fixture on television with her coffee ads, earns Rs 2.5 crores from ads and Rs 3 crores from film projects.
Vidya Balan
She is the daughter of Vice PResident of ETC Channel, Mr. P R Balan. She started her acting career in a Bengali movie. Her entry gate to bollywood was movie 'Parineeta' which fetched her Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
After lapping up a lot of attention and some great reviews for The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan's remuneration is only going to go up.
Presently, the actress rakes in Rs. 2 crores from films alone.
Sonam Kapoor
Daughter of Bollywood Star Anil Kapoor, She made her debut with Sanjay Leela Bansali's 'Saawariya'. Sonam Kapoor may not have given any hits so far but she still remains to be one of the top actresses of today.
The young fashionista is taking home Rs 1.5 crores from films.
Sonakshi Sinha
Her Debut was a blockbuster. She opened her Career with a bang! in 'Dabangg' starring opposite the 'God father' of many, Salman Khan. Daughter of Actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, She may be just one film old but she earns more than her contemporary Sonam Kapoor.
Sonakshi Sinha takes home Rs 1.25 crores from ad deals and Rs 1.5 crores from films.
The Cost of casting these chicks in a movie is sometimes the whole expenditure of an offbeat movie. South Indian movies are wrapped up with total cost of 10 crores INR.
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