In the film industry, actors and actresses charge substantial fees for their work and enthrall audiences by playing various characters in movies.
In Bollywood, there are instances where actresses receive higher pay than their male counterparts. Let's explore some of the leading actresses.
In the movie ‘Padmaavat,’ Deepika Padukone received a fee of Rs 12 crore while Shahid Kapoor earned between Rs 7 to 8 crore rupees.
In ‘Raazi,’ Alia Bhatt charged Rs 10 crore compared to Vicky Kaushal's Rs 4 crore rupees. Similarly, in ‘Sadak 2,’ Alia received a higher fee than Aditya Roy Kapur.
Shraddha Kapoor, in the movie ‘Stree,’ commanded a fee of Rs 7 crore, surpassing Rajkummar Rao's earnings. In ‘Chhichhore,’ Shraddha also earned more than the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Kangana Ranaut, in ‘Judgementall Hai Kya,’ received Rs 27 crore while Rajkummar Rao earned Rs 8 crore. Similarly, in ‘Rangoon,’ Kangana's fee exceeded Shahid Kapoor's.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, in ‘Ki & Ka,’ was paid Rs 20 crore whereas Arjun Kapoor received Rs 5 crore for his role.