Who are the richest celebrities in India in 2022? Here is a list of the top 10 highest-paid actors and actresses in Bollywood and how much they charge per movie.
Arguably, there are only two country-based film industries that are popular worldwide. These are Hollywood and Bollywood. Hollywood is a shorthand reference for the U.S film industry whereas Bollywood is Indian-based film industry.
India can boast of the finest and most hardworking celebrities (actors and actresses) who have been entertaining the second-most populated country in the world and of course, some other people outside India love the film industry too.
Bollywood is a glamorous, money-making, and multimillion industry. It pays a huge amount of money to the real talent. That’s why every year many newcomer actors and actress try their luck in this field to make their dream come true. However, very few can stick to their aim, and many fail to achieve it.
Most people follow Bollywood news and gossip to know everything about their favorite celebrity. If you are one of them, who love this industry and want to know regarding the highest paid Bollywood celebrities in 2022, then this is the perfect place for you.
If you want to know who are the top-paid Bollywood celebrities, follow this list of the top 10 highest-paid Bollywood celebrities in 2022. You can also find here how much these Bollywood celebrities charge for a movie. So, shall we begin?…
Top 10 Highest Paid Bollywood Celebrities 2022
Below are the names of the top 10 richest celebrities in India (actors and actresses in Bollywood) and how much they charge per movie role in 2022.
10. Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan is one of the excellent Bollywood actresses and celebrities. She has achieved several prestigious awards for her acting skills to date. Her awards include 6 Filmfare Awards, 6 Screen Awards, National film award, and also Padma Shri award from the Indian government.
As of now 2022, Vidya charges almost 7 to 10 crores per movie nowadays that making her among the top paid Bollywood celebrities.
Her recent movie Tumari Sulu got popularity within no time. Besides that, she gave some amazing movies like The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Kahaani 2, Begum Jaan, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Ishqiya, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and much more.
9. Kangana Ranau
Super Frank and controversial actress Kangana Ranaut come next in the list of highest-paid Bollywood celebrities. Queen of Bollywood Kangana is one of the best versatile actresses in the current era who charges around 10-15 crores per movie. You can find the funkiness essence in her movies, and people love her attitude towards the movie’s character and unique talking style.
Some of her super hit movies are Tanu Weds Manu, Queen, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Recently, her film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi has released at the box office and got a good response.
8. Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan is an Indian actress and Bollywood celebrity who begins her acting career from the Refugee film in 2000. Therefore she has been working in Bollywood for 18-19 years and is still among the highest-paid Bollywood celebrities from the last many years back to back. This Bollywood celebrity Kareena Kapoor Khan used to charge 10 to 15 crores per movie as of now in 2022.
Kareena Kapoor Khan is also considered one of the sexiest actresses in Bollywood. People have a huge craze for her, because of her beautiful personality and exceptional acting skills. To date, she has completed more than 50 movies in her career. Some of her recent movies are Veer Di Wedding, Udta Punjab Ki & Ka.
7. Priyanka Chopra
Miss world 2000 pageant winner, Priyanka Chopra successfully retained her position as the highest-paid Bollywood celebrity for so long. She is also recognized as one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Priyanka is an International celebrity from India who has millions of followers in the world. As per the report, she is demanding 15-22 crores per Bollywood movie. She is highly popular in Bollywood as well as Hollywood.
Some of her commercially successful Bollywood films are Andaaz, Aitraaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Fashion, 7 Khoon Maaf, Agneepath, Mary Kom (film), Krrish, Bajirao Mastani, and much more.
Movies like Bhoga Khirikee, Gustakhiyan, A Kid like Jake, and Alibaba Aur 41 chor are some of the successful current movies of Priyanka.
Priyanka has achieved many awards for her exceptional acting skills including 5 Filmfare awards, National Film Awards, and Padma Shri award.
6. Deepika Padukone
Super hot and sensational Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and Bollywood celebrity. In 2006 she started her career with a small role in Kannada movie Aishwarya. As per the Bollywood industry, her debut movie was Om Shanti Om which was a good movie with superstar SRK.
Being one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses, she is also considered the highest-paid Bollywood celebrity in 2022. The report says this beautiful lady charges around 20-30 crores per movie. Currently, she is the best actress who can easily play the role of any character.
5. Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan is also popular for his amazing body and dancing skills. That’s why he is known among the most professional dancers in the world. He is another highest-paid Bollywood celebrity who charges almost 30-35 crores per movie as of now in 2022.
Many young guys knew him as the Bollywood superhero Krrish. In 2013, his movie Krrish 3 earned 240.50 crores and was appreciated by people. He has a huge fan base all over India as well as abroad. You can enjoy some of his recent super hit movies like Agneepath, Bang Bang, Kaabil, Guzaarish, Super 30, and War.
4. Akshay Kumar
Khiladi Akshay Kumar currently charges almost 30-40 crores per movie. He is one of the busiest actors and always believes in hard work. He manages to hold his position in the Forbes list of highest-paid Bollywood celebrities.
His recent action movie 2.0 was just phenomenal. Besides that, some of his recent popular Bollywood movies like Gold, Baby, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Padman, Good Newzz.
Actor Akshay is well famous for action and comedy scenes. He has won several awards for his exceptional acting skill including 2 Filmfare awards, and the National Film award.
3. Aamir Khan
When it comes to the highest-paid Bollywood celebrities one name always raises into mind which is none other than Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan. At the time of the film shooting, he keeps in mind to do everything perfectly. Nowadays he charged about 40 to 50 crores for a movie. Thus, he is also considered one of the highest-paid Bollywood actors.
Aamir believes in great movie making and that’s why you will find only one movie in a calendar year of this Bollywood actor. Recently his movies PK and Dangal have created record earnings in the box office of 400 crores.
2. Salman Khan
Being Human brand owner and superstar Salman Khan comes next in the list of highest-paid Bollywood celebrities. According to the report currently, Salman used to charge 50-70 cr per movie. He is currently one of the most popular Bollywood actors.
Salman has been a guarantee of box office hit and that’s why he is currently known as box office king. His movies get an excellent response and successfully touched the 200 crores earning target easily. Some of his recent super hit movies are Sultan, Kick Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Dabangg 3.
1. Shah Rukh Khan
Romance king, Baadshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan is the highest-paid Bollywood celebrity in 2022. According to a report king khan currently charge an average of 80 crores for one movie and sometimes even higher. His upcoming movie name is Pathan.
Shahrukh Khan has given the most number of hit films in Bollywood till now. That’s why he is considered one of the most successful Bollywood actors of all time. Besides that, he is the richest Bollywood celebrity of the current time.