Highest Paid Bollywood Actresses

The ladies are on a roll! Gone are the days when Bollywood actresses were just screen charmers. 

Today, we witness them pulling of some intense characters (like Deepika Padukone), carrying films on their shoulders single-handedly (like Kangana Ranaut), driving the youth crazy (like Shraddha Kapoor), mixing mass and class incredibly (like Alia Bhatt), or having a mass appeal (like Katrina Kaif). These sure-shot winners now are paid massive amounts for their screen presence. Sometimes, they are even paid more than their male counterparts.

Following is the updated list of Highest Paid Bollywood Actresses.

1-Kangana Ranaut — 27 Crores {$3.5 Million}

Kangana Ranaut is a household name and a very popular Bollywood figure today. She is an incredible actress with many memorable performances to her account. She is a recipient of four national awards and continues to challenge and oppose the orthodox film customs which are still prevalent. She charges a sum of 27 Crores per film.

2- Deepika Padukone Singh — 26 Crores {$3.4 Million}

Deepika Padukone is on a rise right now. She has successfully made a mark in the hearts of her audience! She constantly wows everyone with her incredible performances. The talented star is the second highest paid actress in Bollywood right now.

3. Shraddha Kapoor — 23 Crores {$3.0 Million}

Shraddha Kapoor is on the most successful and talented actress of this generation. She has given many critically acclaimed films like Stree, Haider & Chhichhore and also has starred in a large number of mass entertainers. Despite of not having a single film with any big star, she has been proven out to be very bankable. Kapoor charges 23 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Untitled Luv Ranjan Film (with Ranbir Kapoor), Untitled Dinesh Vijan Film (with Rajkummar Rao), and Stree Returns (with Rajkummar Rao).

4-Alia Bhatt — 22 Crores {$2.9 Million}

Alia Bhatt has successfuly proven out to be one of the best products of Nepotism. Bhatt has starred in massive entertainers yet credibly amazing films. Currently, she charges 22 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Sadak 2 (with Aditya Roy Kapur), Brahmastra (with Ranbir Kapoor) and Gangubai Kathiawadi.

5- Priyanka Chopra Jonas— 21 Crore {$2.7 Million}

Priyanka Chopra, an international icon, is in the business for a quite long time now and has gathered a lot of appreciation for her commendable work in the past. She is the third-highest-paid Bollywood actress and charges 21 Crore per film.

6-Kareena Kapoor Khan — 20 Crore {$2.6 Million}

Having her presence felt in Bollywood for nearly two decades, Kareena Kapoor Khan charges 20 Cr. per film. Her upcoming films include Laal Singh Chaddha (with Aamir Khan).

7-Katrina Kaif — 18 Crores {$2.3Million}

Katrina Kaif is the highest-paid non-Indian Bollywood actress, charging 18 Crores per film. Her upcoming film is Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar.

8-Sonam Kapoor Ahuja — 17 Crores {$2.2 Million}

Another on the list is Sonam Kapoor, the all-time favourite of the Bollywood Producers and Fashion Designers. Sonam has given some very good performances so far in her films and has earned her place of receiving 17 Crores per film.

9-Vidya Balan- 15 Crores {$1.9 Million}

Vidya again is one of the finest actors of Bollywood and in the area, she has steadily held her position and charges 15 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Shakuntala Devi Biopic.

10-Anushka Sharma — 14 Crores {$1.8 Million}

Anushka Sharma, one of the finest actresses, reportedly charges 14 Crores per film.

11- Parineeti Chopra — 12 Crores ($1.5 Million)

Parineeti Chopra, a national award winner, is one of the most demanded and busiest actresses nowadays. She charges 12 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Saina Nehwal Biopic, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and the Girl on the Train remake.

12- Sonakshi Sinha — 10 Crores ($1.3 Million)

Sonakshi Sinha is one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood. With some hits and misses in her career, she has maintained her position well and charges 10 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Bhuj the Pride of India.

13- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan — 9 Crores ($1.1 Million)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a household name and one of the most popular and beautiful actresses. She charges 9 Crores per film.

14- Jacqueline Fernandez— 8 Crores ($1.1Million)

Jacqueline Fernandez, yet another beauty, also excelling in commercial cinema, charges 8 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Attack

15- Disha Patani— 7 Crores ($0.9 Million)

Disha Patani, one of the most successful actresses with a 100% success ratio, charges 7 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Malang opposite Aditya Roy Kapur and Raadhe opposite Salman Khan.

16- Kriti Sanon — 6 Crores ($0.8 Million)

Kriti Sanon holds a huge fanbase among the youngsters. She currently charges 6 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Mimi amongst others.

17- Tapsee Pannu — 5 Crores ($0.6 Million)

Tapsee Pannu, an undoubtedly talented actress charges far below her calibre. She charges 5 Crores per film.

18- Kiara Advani— 5 Crores ($0.7 Million)

Kiara Advani, who rose to fame with Kabir Singh, is a current sensation amongst the youth. She charges 2 Crores per film. Her upcoming films include Bhoot — The Haunted Ship and Laxmi Bomb.

19- Bhumi Pednekar — 4 Crores ($0.5 Million)

20- Yami Gautam — 3.5 Crores ($0.5 Million)

21- Sara Ali Khan — 3 Crores ($0.4 Million)

22- Kajol — 2.5 Crores ($0.3 Million)

23- Ileana D’Cruz & Kriti Kharbanda — 2 Crores ($0.28 Million)

24- Urvashi Rautela & Janhvi Kapoor — 1.5 Crores ($0.2 Million)

25- 1 Crores ($0.1 Million)

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