Do you know how much Deepika Padukone charges for each prohect? Her fees will surprise you. Read inside.
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come and go, but there are a few stars who rise to such a level that one can never imagine the struggles they have been through. One such example of this is India’s most bankable star today, who didn’t charge a single rupee for her debut film. Today, she is the top actress in India and her charges per film will leave you shocked.
The actress that we are talking about is none other than Deepika Padukone.
Deepika Padukone made her debut in 2007 with the film Om Shanti Om. Right from her first film, she captivated the audience with her impeccable screen presence and stole the hearts of millions. But what’s shocking is that she didn’t charge a single penny for this film. For her, working opposite Shah Rukh Khan as the female lead was a reward in itself. Although she didn’t earn any money from this film, she earned such a name in this industry that she became an overnight star.
After the massive success of her first film, Deepika got many offers, and she delivered many hits. Soon, she was counted among the top actresses of the industry and today, she is one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses, commanding fees that place her at the very top.
How much does Deepika Padukone charge?
As per reports, Deepika charges anywhere between Rs 15 to Rs 30 crore per project. In her last film Pathaan, with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika charged Rs 15 crore. Whereas, in the film Fighter and Gehraiyaan, her fee has gone as high as Rs 20 crore, showcasing her unmatched demand in the industry.
Latest Controversy
Recently, there have been many controversies surrounding Deepika Padukone’s exclusion from Kalki 2898 AD – Part 2. According to the reports, she allegedly requested shorter shooting hours of just seven hours a day and also asked for a 25% increase in her fees. As the producer couldn’t meet her demand, they made an official announcement about her exit.
Besides this, she was also previously dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit due to similar concerns about fee hikes and profit-sharing demands. After Deepika exit, this role was taken over by Tripti Dimri.
Story Highlights
Deepika Padukone made her debut in 2007.
Deepika Padukone didn’t charge a single rupee for Om Shanti Om.
Deepika Padukone charges Rs 15 to 30 crore per film.
