Over the years, Bollywood or Hindi film industry has seen the rise of many actresses. Many Bollywood actresses have become rich due to their talent, stardom and commercial success. Only a few Bollywood actresses have achieved the status of highest-paid.
1. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. She made her Bollywood début opposite Shahrukh in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Padukone’s roles in Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express brought her more fame. Piku, her 2015 film, won her two Filmfare Awards. Deepika Padukone married actor Ranveer. Last seen in 2023’s Jawan opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her current fee for a movie is between Rs. 15-30 crores.
2. Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut’s Bollywood debut was with the thriller Gangster (2006), for which she won the Filmfare Award For Best Female Premier. She appeared in several other films, including Life in a Metro, Woh Lamhe and many others. Tanu Weds Manu and Queen are her most successful movies. Kangana Ranaut is the recipient of five Filmfare Awards, and four National Film Awards. In 2020, the GOI awarded her the Padmashree Award. She charges Rs. 15-27 crores per movie.
3. Katrina Caif
Katrina Kaif, a British national, is now one of the most well-paid actresses working in Bollywood. She began her career as a glamour model in the industry before appearing in a Telugu movie in 2004. She made her breakthrough in Bollywood with two films named Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, and Namaste London. Katrina Kaif has been nominated twice for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for roles she played in the romantic comedy Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and the thriller New York. Other films she has appeared in include Rajneeti and Dhoom 3. Zee Cine Award was given to her for her performance in Zero. Her current remuneration for each film is Rs. 15-25 crores.
4. Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses. She made her Bollywood début with the 2012 teen movie Student of the year. Bhatt was awarded the Filmfare Critics Award as Best Actress in 2014 for her role Highway. She went on to win Filmfare Awards as Best Actress in Udta, Raazi and Gully Boy. Alia Bhatt married actor Ranbir Kapoor. She currently earns Rs. 15-20 crores per movie.
5. Kareena Kaoor
Kareena is a part of the Hindi Film Industry since 2000. She is also one of the highest-paid actresses. She made her Bollywood debut in 2000 with the film Refugee, but enjoyed success with her next movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. Her performance in 2007’s Jab We Met won her the Filmfare Award as Best Actress. Kareena has appeared in many high-grossing films, including 3 Idiots and Singham Returns. She also starred as Bajrangi Bhaijan, Bodyguard, and Bajrangi Bhaijan. She charges Rs. Currently, 8-18 crores are charged per film.
6. Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kaoor is one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses. She won the Stardust Award as Best Actress for her role in the 2011 teen-drama Luv Ka The End. Kapoor was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Aashiqui 2, a 2013 film. She makes Rs. 7-15 crores per movie.
7. Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan’s roles are mainly female-oriented. She made her Bollywood debut in 2005 with the drama Parineeta. This was followed by commercially-successful movies like Bhool Bhulaiya or Lage Raho Munna Bhai. She received widespread acclaim for her breakthrough roles in Paa and Ishqiya. Vidya Balan is the recipient of seven Filmfare Awards, as well as a National Film Award. She is one of the highest-paid actresses with an average per-movie income between 8-14 crores rupees.
8. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma is among the highest-paid Bollywood actresses. In 2008, she made her Bollywood debut with the highest grossing film Rab Bana di Jodi alongside Shahrukh. She appeared in a number of commercially successful films, including Band Baaja Barat and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Sharma makes Rs. 8-12 crores per movie.
9. Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya gained prominence after winning the Miss World title, in 1994. In 1997, she began her Bollywood career with the film Aur Pyar Ho Gaya. She became famous for her roles as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Devdas. For both films, she won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She receives approximately Rs. 10 crores per movie.
10. Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with Heropanti, which won her the Filmfare Award as Best Female Debut. Bareilly ki Barfi and Luka Chupi are among her commercially successful films. Sanon charges a fee of Rs. 5-10 crores per movie.
These actresses not only have entertained us with their incredible acting skills, but they have also made a lot of money through their dedication and hard work. These actresses are true role models for many aspiring actors.