Top 10 Highest Paid Bollywood Actresses In 2017

Bollywood is the world where people came, flourish themselves and make money. Everyone knows Bollywood actors are making a lot of money from their movies. They cost the filmmakers a lot and now the time is changing and the same as actors, Bollywood actress also demanding billions of rupees.

Emerging actress earn in billions for performing leading roles. In the past few years Bollywood film Industry was one of the highest grossing in the world. So, some Bollywood actresses started to demand huge money for signing their films. Actually, it is the time for actresses to demand their fair shares. The new actresses in Bollywood are getting the courage to struggle for their salaries.

As a result, actresses started for a large amount and producer pay them depending upon their work.

Here is the list of Top 10 Highest Paid Bollywood Actresses in 2017 and which actresses demand more money, with their approximate payment per film.

10: Actresses Shraddha Kapoor – 3 Crore

Shraddha is an Indian actress and singer and the daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor. Shraddha Kapoor is at the last in highest paid Bollywood actresses list but not least. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding performances, she commands ₹3 crore per film, a fee producers are willing to pay. Her rise to fame began with the romantic film Aashiqui 2, where she starred alongside Aditya Roy Kapur and received numerous awards for her leading role. This talented actress has an estimated net worth of $10 million, a testament to her success in the industry.

9: Sonakshi Sinha – 4 Crore

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Sonakshi is an Indian film actress. Born to Indian actor Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha made her debut in the action film Dabangg, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. With a knack for delivering impressive performances, Sonakshi has quickly become a sought-after actress, commanding ₹4 crore per movie. Her filmography boasts several top-grossing action movies, including Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2, and Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, with the latter earning her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. Apart from acting, Sonakshi showcases her talent as a singer, crooning songs for her films. Her net worth is $10 million.

8: Alia Bhatt – 4-5 Crore

Alia Bhatt is a film actor, born in Bhatt family. Alia played her first leading role in Karan Johar’s romantic film Student of the Year which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Though very young in only 3 years she proved her talent. Alia is a beautiful actress who is now getting approximately 4-5 Crore for every film. She did many commercial films like 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Kapoor & Sons, Dear Zindagi, Highway, Udta Punjab and received many awards. She has an approximated Net worth of $2 million.

7: Anushka Sharma – 5-6 Crore

Anushka is an Indian film actress, producer and model. Anushka Sharma’s biggest successes came with leading roles in blockbuster films like Sultan and PK. Her performances in NH10 and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil earned her critical acclaim. Debuting opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the hit romance Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Anushka made a lasting impact. With multiple brand endorsements and a strong social media presence, she’s a prominent celebrity. Anushka’s impressive body of work has garnered numerous Filmfare nominations, and her net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.

6: Katrina Kaif – 6-7 Crore

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Katrina is considered one of India’s most attractive celebrities. Katrina gets 6-7 Crore for every film. Her fewer fees per film help her to get more movies than any other actress. She started her career as a model. Katrina did a lot of box office films like Ek Tha Tiger and Dhoom 3 and received multiple awards for many other movies. Many filmmakers hesitate to cast her because of her poor grip on the Hindi language. She has an approximated Net worth of $18.3 million.

5: Vidya Balan – 6-7 Crore

Vidya Balan is one of the biggest and best actress of Indian Film Industry. Vidya Balan is usually the first selection of producers who are producing actress centric movie.Despite her recent films underperforming, she commands a fee of ₹6-7 crore per movie. Her impressive resume boasts numerous awards, including 5 Filmfare Awards and 5 Screen Awards. The government of India honored her with the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognizing her contributions to the film industry. With a career spanning over two decades since her debut in 1995, she has solidified her position as a talented actress. Her estimated net worth stands at $15 million, a testament to her enduring success.

4: Priyanka Chopra – 8-9 Crore</p>

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Priyanka is an actress-singer

film producer and the winner of the Miss World 2000. The talented lady is definitely leaving her mark on the acting industry. Chopra also made Forbes’ 10 highest paid TV actresses in 2016! She was listed for her hit ABC-series, Quantico and is also the 1st Indian on Forbes highest-paid TV stars list! She is making both nations really proud. The Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri award. The global megastar is salaried around 8-9 Crores per movie. She has an estimated $8 million net worth.

3: Kareena Kapoor – 9-10 Crore

Kareena has been working in the industry for over 16 years. She is the most experienced lady on the list and also among the highest paid Bollywood actress. She belongs to an extremely talented family and also doing multi-faced character films. Kareena did a lot of blockbuster films and received many awards including 6 Film Fare Awards. Along with actress she is also a co-author of three books. According to many news and articles, she takes almost 9-10 Crore per movie. She has an estimated $10 million net worth.

2: Kangana Ranaut – 10-11 Crore

Ranaut is mostly known in the media for expressing her honest opinions in public and is often credited as one of the most stylish Indian actresses. Kangana has gained a significant reputation in the last few years. Various people consider her to be one of the best actresses of the young generation. Now she is doing leading roles in various films that makes her get good money. She did very good work in Tanu Weds Manu. Recently She signed a movie for 11 Crore that makes her second highly paid actress. She has an estimated $58 million net worth in joint earnings.

1: Deepika Padukone – 10-12 Crore

Everyone must not be surprised by seeing that the top Bollywood actress is Deepika Padukone. With a string of superhit movies like Bajirao Mastani, Piku, and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani under her belt, she has established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses globally. Her hard work and dedication have paid off, taking her career beyond Bollywood. Recently, she ventured into Hollywood, starring alongside Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage. Known for her stunning looks, she has become a popular choice for endorsements. Deepika Padukone’s net worth is estimated to be around $7.5 million.