Moolah matters: How much do our Bollywood stars earn?

Moolah matters: How much do our Bollywood stars earn?

Curious about how much dough your favourite superstar or singer manages to make in a day, a month or a year? We tell you
For an outsider, it may appear that a star or a singer earns his / her living by acting in films and recording songs for films. But one would be surprised at the amount of money that celebs rake in on account of their popularity. Sometimes, the money made from these 'extracurricular' activities far exceeds their earnings from their primary source of income. We give you the break-up of which celebrity is earning how much and from what kind of assignments.

Shah Rukh Khan


Rs 40cr per movie (plus a share of the film's profit)
Rs 3cr per wedding/performance
Rs 2cr per appearance

Hrithik Roshan

Rs 25cr per movie
Rs 2cr per wedding/performance
Rs 1.5cr per appearance

Katrina Kaif

Rs 6cr per movie
Rs 2.5cr per wedding/performance
Rs 1cr per appearance

Priyanka Chopra

Rs 7cr per movie
Rs 2.5cr per wedding/performance
Rs 1cr per appearance

Akshay Kumar

Rs 35cr per movie (plus a share of the film's profit)
Rs 2.5cr per wedding/performance
Rs 1.5cr per appearance

Ranveer Singh

Rs 10cr per movie
Rs 1cr per wedding/performance
Rs 70 lakh per appearance

Anushka Sharma

Rs 6cr per movie
Rs 70 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 50 lakh per appearance

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Rs 8cr per movie
Rs 60lakh per appearance

Deepika Padukone

Rs 8cr per movie
Rs 1cr per appearance

Ranbir Kapoor

Rs 20cr per movie
Rs 2cr per appearance

SINGERS

YoYo Honey Singh

Rs 35 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 2-5 lakh Recording fee

Sunidhi Chauhan

Rs 35 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 2-3 lakh Recording fee

Mika Singh

Rs 35 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 2 lakh Recording fee

Shaan

Rs 50 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 50,000 Recording fee

Sonu Nigam

RS 50 lakh per wedding/performance
RS 3 lakh Recording fee

Shreya Ghoshal

Rs 30 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 1 lakh Recording fee

Kailash Kher

Rs 40 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 1 lakh Recording fee

Salim-Sulaiman

Rs 30 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 20 lakh Recording fee

Vishal-Shekhar

Rs 35 lakh per wedding/performance
Rs 25 lakh Recording fee

Fact File

>> Singers these days earn more from their performances at high-profile weddings than their recording assignments.

>> Most actors/ actresses and singers are open to performing or making an appearance as it's easy money.

>> Often singers are paid less money for their playback singing projects; they don't get royalty either.

>> Stars are known to travel with an entourage that includes his /her hairstylist, a make-up person, a secretary and on several occasions, a few family members too.

>> If the event in question is being held outside Mumbai, celebs expect their business class flight tickets and five-star accommodation to be taken care of.

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Trailer Out: Watch Madhuri's sinewy avatar in 'Gulab Gang'

Trailer Out: Watch Madhuri's sinewy avatar in 

'Gulab Gang'

Watch Bollywood divas Madhuri and Juhi - in a war of good v/s
 evil in the latest poster and trailer of 'Gulaab Gang'

The makers of the Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla starrer - Gulaab Gang-
 have released the film's high-octane trailer along with its brand 
new poster.

Capturing the intensity of the movie, the trailer with its perfect mix 
of action and gripping dialogues, give the audience a glimpse of 
what happens when two icons of Bollywood come together onscreen, 
setting it ablaze. Gulaab Gang will show both the actresses in a 
brand new avatar, where one stands for justice and the other for 
political power.

The colorful poster encompasses the ruthless war of good v/s evil
 in the film, precisely, into words- 'Is Holi gulaal nahi, Lahu bahega'. 
How their destinies intertwine and result in the most unexpected 
outcome, is what the trailer leaves you wondering.

Produced by Anubhav Sinha, Gulaab Gang is presented by Sahara Movie
 Studios & Bharat Shah and is a Benaras Mediaworks production, 
directed by Soumik Sen. Starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, 
the movie will hit theatres on March 7th, 2014.

'Gulaab Gang' maker's gang robbery?

Even though his film 'Gulaab Gang' is similar to Nishtha Jain's documentary based on the pink saree gang in Uttar Pradesh, Soumik Sen is in no mood to give credit to Jain

Sohum Shah and Anand Gandhi are backing the release of the documentary Gulabi Gang that will release just before Soumik Sen's film 'Gulaab Gang'.

Directed by Nishtha Jain, the documentary is set to release on February 21 and it is said that Sen's film has drawn inspiration from this documentary.

A source says, `Soumik and his team have referenced this documentary extensively as it was shot two years ago and has already been to many film festivals. But ironically, the documentary was not getting much support here. Moreover, Gulaab Gang's makers have not taken permission to make a film on the life of Sampat Pal, who leads this group of pink sari clad women in real-life.`

Seeing the lack of support for the documentary, Sohum and Anand decided to present the same. `Documentaries often do not get a proper platform. Our own film, 'Ship Of Theseus', saw a theatrical release because of Kiran Rao's support. Now we are taking the opportunity to help Nishtha.



However, I am not sure if Soumik has copied anything from the documentary as I haven't seen his film,` says Sohum, adding that there is no hidden agenda behind releasing the documentary ahead of Sen's film that releases on March 7.

Sen's film stars Madhuri Dixit in the lead role and Juhi Chawla as the antagonist. Upon being contacted, the filmmaker denied drawing inspiration from the documentary. `My film is a work of fiction,` Sen said. However, another source insists, `There are a few incidents in the film which are rooted in reality and are strikingly similar to Sampat's story.`

Sonakshi Opts Out Of Subhash Ghai's Film

Showman Subhash Ghai ,facing some hard times with his recent films not doing so well,discovered the hard way when Sonakshi Sinha decided to unceremoniously walk out of Subhash Ghai's proposed film on Sarabjit Singh, the Indan soldier held in Pakistan for spying.

The reason being given out is that she is too young to play Sarabjit's sister.

A prominent director gives a completely different picture of Sonakshi's change of heart regarding the Sarabjit project. `It's surprising because not only Sonakshi but the entire family was very excited about Sonakshi's role as Sarabjit Singh's sister. They said Sonakshi wept when she heard the script.The entire story of Sarabjit's predicament unfolds through the sister's character.`

Subhash Ghai chooses to give his mooh-boli bhanji a clean chit.



Says Ghai, `Sonakshi sent us a message that it was too early in her career for her to play the elderly part of Sarabjit's sister .She is right.It is a part of a mature woman and my director Ishwar Singh Muchchal is very particular about the correct actors and casting.`


Ghai says this abrupt departure doesn't diminish his love for the Sinha parivar. `Shatru is my close family friend for 35 years.Sonakshi is like my daughter.She is a good actor and a nice girl.She has every right to give a second thought to a project to safeguard her career interests.I wish all the best.`

Then Ghai adds, `Sonakshi heard the script and loved it. She only gave her vocal consent and did not sign the contract.We wanted to sign her only after Amitji agreed to play the role of a lawyer. This did not happen because Amitji is doing a lawyer's role in another film.`

'Gulaab Gang' makers' confidence surprised Juhi Chawla

'Gulaab Gang' makers' confidence surprised Juhi Chawla

Actress Juhi Chawla plays a negative character in Anubhav Sinha's production venture "Gulaab Gang" and says she was surprised by the makers' confidence in her to pull it off.

Based on a woman's grit and determination, the film sees Madhuri Dixit in the lead while Juhi will be seen as an antagonist. Directed by Soumik Sen, it also features Mahie Gill and Tannishtha Chatterjee.

"'Gulaab Gang' is a very interesting film. I was startled when I heard the script because first of all it was a very strong film and the second thing was my negative role in it. I was like, 'What has happened to the director and producer that they want me for the role? How did they think that I can do the role?" Juhi said in an interview.



"But when I gave it a thought and talked to them, I liked it and thought it would be a different experience for me if I will do it," added the star of films like "Darr" and "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke".

Is Chitrangada eyeing Salman?

A birdie chirps that Chitrangada Singh was all eyes on Salman Khan at the celebrity cricket tourney in Dubai recently while Sallu was busy conversing with Huma Qureshi.



Sohail Khan kept himself busy clicking pictures, for posterity sake.


Incidentally, Sallu's bearded look is for Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming film Kick for which he is currently shooting.

'Dhoom:3' vrooms to global success, crosses Rs 500 crore

'Dhoom:3' vrooms to global success, crosses Rs 500 crore

Rs.100 crore seems like a forgotten figure! "Dhoom:3", the latest instalment of Bollywood's successful action adventure franchise, has grossed Rs.501.35 crore ($83.56 million) worldwide since its release Dec 20 last year.

On Monday, its production banner, Yash Raj Films (YRF), issued a statement confirming the news.

"'Dhoom:3' continues to create history at both the Indian and overseas box office. It is now officially the first Indian film to cross Rs.500 crore worldwide," read the statement.

According to the breakup of the gross box office collections, in India, the action adventure movie, starring Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, has grossed Rs.351.29 crore, while in the overseas market, it has collected Rs.150.06 crore ($25.01 million).



The collection totals Rs.501.35 crore.

The movie, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, is yet to open in international territories like Germany, Peru, Romania, Japan, Russia and Turkey.

John-Priya Wedding Secret: Why the sudden announcement?

John-Priya Wedding Secret: Why the sudden announcement?

Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:55 IST

While sources say John Abraham has already been married to Priya, others say it was a recent impulsive decision. Some even speculate that Priya is in the family way

Like his buddy cricketer MS Dhoni whose marriage came as a bolt from the blue, John Abraham has done likewise. Early yesterday, he took to the social network site, Twitter, to state, `Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed 2014! May this year bring you love, good fortune and joy. Love, John and Priya Abraham.`



Signing off as John and Priya Abraham made B-Town go in a tizzy that the star was single no more.

While John did not reveal details about the big hint he dropped, there has been speculations about what prompted him to suddenly spill the beans after playing safe all this while. Sources state that he was already married in December 2011 and felt it's time to announce it in the New Year. While others maintain his decision could apparently be because Priya could be in the family way.

John was snapped at Mumbai airport on December 28 enroute to the US where he was to usher in the New Year with Priya. Ever since the two were spotted together in 2011, after his split with long-time girlfriend Bipasha Basu, there have been murmurs that the star had tied the knot with Priya. He preferred to remain guarded about his personal life.

Though those in the know claimed that he had met her at the gym which Bipasha and he frequented, John preferred to remain tightlipped about the woman in his life. Later, however, he revealed a bit about Priya, saying that she was a banker, her folks lived in the US and that he met her through common friends -- a lot was still left to conjecture.


In November 2011, he had come out in the open to HitList about the special woman in his life. Some sources had then said that John is fiercely guarded about Priya because he regretted being open about his earlier love story with Bipasha. Now that he has announced it, looks like John's inhibitions are finally down and he is open about accepting the relationship.

The star is slated to be back in Mumbai soon.

Was Veena really pregnant before getting married to Assad?

Was Veena really pregnant before getting married to Assad?

The controversial Pakistani actress Veena Mallik has again landed in an unsavory controversy with her ex live-in partner, Photographer Prashant Singh alleging that in 2012 Veena became pregnant and both of them decided to get the fetus aborted as none of them was ready for a baby.

The actress recently married Assad Bashir in Dubai dumping Prashant following which the photographer lodged a police complaint against Veena that she was issuing threats to him if he spoke out about the factum of their live-in relationship.

Prashant claims that Veena was again pregnant when she recently got married to Assad.

On the other hand Veena has retorted saying that Prashant was gay and was trying to defame her. She has rejected all the allegations leveled by Prashant.

'Total Siyappa' will bring India, Pakistan closer: Ali Zafar

'Total Siyappa' will bring India, Pakistan closer: Ali Zafar

Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar feels that his next film 'Total Siyappa' will bring India and Pakistan closer.

The film is set in London and is about what happens when a Pakistani boy goes to meet a girl's Indian Punjabi family and the 'siyappa' (total chaos) that follows. "I think people in India as well as Pakistan will enjoy this film. In this film things are shown in a comic way which people of both the countries will enjoy.

I am sure it will bring them (Indian and Pakistani) people closer. I am sure my fans over there (Pakistan) will love the film," Ali told reporters here at the first look of the film. "I have had a great and wonderful journey in India.

I feel fortunate to have worked with talented people here," he added. Director Neeraj Pandey of 'Special 26' fame, who has written the story of this film, changed its title from 'Aman ki Asha' to 'Total Siyappa'.

The makers felt the title 'Aman ki Asha' gives a different feel, though it is a fun film. It will now be called 'Total Siyappa' which means total chaos. "We had earlier called the film 'Aman ki Asha' as the boy's name is Aman and girl's name is Asha. But the film is more than that. So we have now changed it to a punjabi title, 'Total Siyappa'," Neeraj Pandey said.

'Shool' fame director E Niwas will direct the film and it stars Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam. It is set to hit silver screen next year. Neeraj felt that Niwas could do justice to the project and hence he chose not to direct the film. He also says that Ali and Yami were his only choice for the film.

Ali Zafar in an extended cameo in 'Tere Bin Laden 2'

Ali Zafar in an extended cameo in 'Tere Bin Laden 2'

Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, who played the lead in "Tere Bin Laden", will be seen in a stretched cameo in the sequel to the 2010 superhit comedy, says director Abhishek Sharma.

Popular TV host Manish Paul, who made his big screen debut with "Mickey Virus", has been roped in to play the lead.

"You will not miss Ali Zafar because he is in the film, but he is playing a stretched cameo. Only Ali could have played the role," Sharma said at a press meet Sunday.

Manish came on board because the story demanded a new protagonist.

"Ali couldn't have played Manish's (Paul) role," said the director.



"This was a very conscious decision by the producers. Usually producers don't want to change anything in a sequel, but my producers were open about it because they knew the story needed a new protagonist," he added.

Sharma told media persons that "Tere Bin Laden 2" will hit theatres in six months time.

Pradhuman Singh continues to play an Osama Bin Laden look alike in the part two.