The widening gap in the pay scale of actresses is always in controversy. Even if the actress is in the lead role, there would be a huge gap between the other co-male actors.
Despite all the debates, the following are the actresses who managed to earn a high amount with their diversified roles.
10.Shraddha Kapoor
Charging 6 crores per movie, she has been able to make her name in Bollywood by giving some hits and average movies. Playing the lead role in Aashiqui 2, the actress managed to grab the attention of the audience and various directors and producers. Sahoo, Chichhore and The street dancer are some hers upcoming project.
9.Vidya Balan
Working for a long time in Industry, Balan is iconic in her own ways. Playing different roles in different genres of movies, the actor manages to earn 6-7 crore per film.
8.Sonam Kapoor
With an admirably filmy career, Anil Kapoor’s daughter earns 7 crore per film. Doing a great job in her debut Saawariya, Kapoor got really interesting movies to do. All her hard work and passion made her grab a position in top 10 highest paid celebrities.
7.Alia Bhatt
Named as one of the finest stars of her generation, Alia became the nation’s charming choice in no time. From her debut film, Student of the Year, to her latest release Kalank, Alia has a pleasantly surprised audience. She charges 8 crores for a movie.
6.Kangana Ranaut
The most versatile and hottest stars of all times, Ranaut has given wonderful performances in Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and many others to name for. Charging 10 crores for a movie, Kangana holds the sixth position in the list.
5.Anushka Sharma
Starting her career with king khan in the movie ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, the star gave herself a lot of opportunities. Since then, Anushka has come a long way and become Bollywood’s very own sweetheart. She charges 9-10 crore per film.
4.Katrina Kaif
Based on her movies outcomes and her acting skills she has been in the Top-5 highest paid actresses. She has also been comprised in top budget movies onward with film industry big names like Shahrukh(Zero) and Aamir(Thugs of Hindostan). With these movies, she has increased her price per movie i.e. 10 crores per film.
3.Kareena Kapoor Khan
Giving us brilliant roles to remember, Khan sleeves up with a fee of around 11 crores. Though she has limited her work in movies since she got married to Saif Ali Khan and has a child Taimur. But still, the filmmaker are ready to pay her a handsome amount of money signing her in the movies.
2.Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka is not just a superstar back home but a global sensation too. Her Hollywood game is on point. PC is not only an actor but she is great person with full of social values too. Priyanka recently increased her fee by charging Rs 13 crore for Salman Khan’s Bharat.
1.Deepika Padukone
he has earned the title of the top paid actress in Bollywood. She has given movies like Padmaavat (2018), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Piku (2015), Happy New Year (2014), Chennai Express (2013), Om Shanti Om (2007). She has also worked on Hollywood movie like Priyanka Chopra. Her last release was the action movie ‘XXX- Return of Xander Cage(2017) ‘ with Vin Diesel. These all movies have done great business. She charges around 14 crores per movie.