Highest paid actors in Bollywood in 2022

Highest paid actors in Bollywood

Actors or the icons you can say are one from the trendsetters. Bollywood is one largest entertainment industries in India, and the most challenging thing in that industry is survival. The actors mentioned in the list have a good following, and many see them as their role models; they are the faces of movies, brands, etc. 

The actors have been part of many super hit films and have come a long way with their dedication and hard work. These are some of the stars that charge a whopping amount for there, and that’s; how you see them as the face of brands and in various movies. 

Salman Khan

Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan, who became megastar Salman Khan for the world, is a famous actor, public figure, and producer. He was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on December 27, 1965. He has been in the acting career for over 30 years and in these thirty years, he has won many awards and is recognized on a wide range. 

Salman Khan is one of the three ruling Khans of Bollywood, and the other two are Shahrukh Khan & Aamir Khan. He is also the highest-paid host, and he hosts Big Boss, a television reality show. 

He started his career with a supporting role in the movie ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’ in the year 1988 and later got the leading role in the year Maine Pyaar Kiya in 1989. He is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan. 

Salman Khan has worked in many movies like Hum Aapke Hai Koun, Andaz Apna Apna, Karan Arjun, Biwi no. 1, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Ready, Sultan, Kick, etc. Apart from being an actor, he supports causes through his charity known as the Being Human Foundation. In 2011, he launched his own production company with the name SKBH Production (Salman Khan Being Human), and all the money generated from these production companies goes to charity. He charges a whopping amount of around Rs 100 crores to Rs 150 crores per movie. 

Shahrukh Khan 

Seems like the Khans ruling the list of top-paid actors in the Bollywood industry. Shahrukh Khan is recognized worldwide with SRK and Badshah of Bollywood. SRK was born in New Delhi, India, on November 2, 1965. 

Apart from being an actor, he is a film producer, businessman, and television personality. The actor started his acting career in the late 1980s with the television series, and in the year 1992, he made his debut in the Bollywood industry with the movie Deewana. 

In the beginning, he was recognized for playing the role of villain, and he did movies like Baazigar, Anjaam, and Darr. Later he went into romantic movies and did films like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam, and Bollywood got the king of romance. 

Apart from this SRK has done many movies that include Swadesh, My Name Is Khan, Devdas, Chennai Express, Raees, Happy New Year, Dilwale, etc. 

Shahrukh Khan is also co-chairman of a production company named Red Chillies Entertainment and owns an IPL team called Kolkata Knight Riders. He has won awards like Padma Shri in the year 2005, Légion d’honneur, Ordre des Artes et des Lettres in the year 2007. The actor charges around Rs 100 crores per movie and is one of the highest-paid in the industry. His journey in Mumbai is very inspiring, from Rs 20 to one of the highest-paid actors. He conquered it with his dedication and hard work. 

Aamir Khan

Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, shortly known as Aamir Khan, is an actor in the Hindi film industry. He was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, on March 14, 1965. Apart from being an actor, he is a film director, screenwriter, film producer, and talk show host. 

Aamir Khan made his first appearance in 1973 as a child actor in the movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat. Later in the year 1984, he appeared in a feature film named Holi and started his Bollywood career with the lead role in the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in the year 1988.

He established himself by the 1990s as a leading actor, and the movie Raakh earned him a national award in the special mention. Apart from that, he has worked in many films like Raja Hindustani, Dil, Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Rang De Basanti, PK, Dhoom 3, 3 Idiots, Dangal, Gajini, and many of them are among the highest-grossing Indian films. 

He has also won Padma Shri in the year 2003, Padma Bhushan in the year 2010, and the actor charges around Rs 100 crores to Rs 150 crores per movie.

Akshay Kumar 

Akshay Kumar is one of the most successful actors in the Bollywood industry who has appeared in more than 100 movies. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab, on September 9, 1967. He was named Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia but later changed his name to Akshay Kumar. He started his Bollywood journey in the year 1991 with Saugandh, and later, he appeared in Khiladi, which was a success. That movie established him as an action star, and he became the Khiladi of film series. 

The actor later expanded his area and acted in movies like Yeh Dillagi, Andaaz, Dhadkan, Waqt, Namastey London, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Patiala House, iconic Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiya, Singh is Kinng, and the list won’t end. 

He has won many awards including the national award for best actor for his performance in Airlift and Rustom. He is also seen in iconic movies like Padman, Kesari, Airlift, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. 

In the year 2009, Akshay Kumar was awarded by Padma Shri. The actor charges around Rs 70 crores to Rs 115 crores per movie. 

Ajay Devgn

Vishal veeru Devgn, who became Ajay Devgn for the world is one of the most influential and trending actors in Bollywood. He has worked in more than 100 movies and has earned many awards with his dedication and hard work. He was born in New Delhi on April 2, 1969. 

Apart from being an actor, he is a film director and producer as well. He is married to Bollywood actress Kajol. 

The actor began his acting career in the film industry with the movie Phool Aur Kaate in the year 1991, later he got the lead role in the action movie and did films like Sangram, Jigar, Dilwale, Diljale. After some time he was seen in The Legend of Bhagat Singh, comedy movie Golmaal, and he plays a very important character in the movie. 

Apart from films, he also owns his production company known as Ajay Devgn Films which he started in the year 2000, and he made his directorial debut with the movie U Me Aur Hum in the year 2008. The actor has won two national awards for his performance and 4 Filmfare awards, and he charges around Rs 60 crores to Rs 115 crores per series or movie.

Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan is known for his versatile acting & dancing skills. The actor is one of the highest-paid actors in the Bollywood industry. He was born in Bombay, Maharashtra on January 10, 1974. He has been listed in Celebrity 100 in Forbes India several times for his popularity and income. 

The actor began his journey in the year 1980 as a child artist and he has worked with Rakesh Roshan, his father frequently. He also worked as assistant director in 4 films by his father. In the year 2000, he got his first box office success movie Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, later he worked in many movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Fiza, Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish, Krrish 3, Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Guzaarish, Agneepath, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Super 30, War, Super 30, etc. 

He also owns his clothing line and endorses several brands. He charges around Rs 75 crores to Rs 100 crores per movie. 

Ranbir Kapoor

The Bollywood industry is incomplete without the Kapoors, Ranbir Kapoor is one of them. He is one of the highest-paid actors and was featured in celebrity 100 of Forbes India and has won 6 Filmfare awards & many others. He was born in Bombay, Maharashtra on September 28, 1982. He is the son of actor Rishi Kapoor & actress Neetu Singh and grandson of veteran actor Late Raj Kapoor. 

Ranbir Kapoor started his journey in the year 2007 with the movie Saawariya. Later he worked in movies like Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Raajneeti, Barfi, Rockstar, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Sanju, and many of them are highest grossing Hindi movies. His performance has got him Filmfare Award for Best Actor. 

Ranbir Kapoor remains in the talk of the town for his relationships, earlier he was dating her co-star Deepika Padukone, and now he is in the talks for his relationship with Alia Bhatt and they are rumored to tie the knot soon. The actor charges Rs 60 crores to Rs 75 crores per movie.

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani is one of the highest-paid actors in the Bollywood industry and he has been listed in Celebrity 100 in Forbes India. He was born in Bombay, Maharashtra on July 6, 1985. He made his debut in the Bollywood industry in the year 2010. He has won many awards like Filmfare and others. 

The actor has worked in the advertising industry and made his debut with the movie named Band Baaja Baarat it emerged as a successful movie and got the award for the best male debut. He has worked in movies like Lootera, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, played the role of Alauddin Khilji in Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and for that, he won the critics award for best actor, Simba, Gully Boy. 

The actor charges around Rs 45 crores per movie. 

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is known for his appearance in romantic roles and later he has taken part in thrillers, and actions. He was born in New Delhi on February 25, 1981. Shahid Kapoor is the son of actor Pankaj Kapoor and Supriya Pathak (stepmother) and Ishan Khattar’s half-brother. 

He is one the best dancers in the Bollywood industry and made hai debut in the year 2003. 

In the early times, the actor prepared himself for being a background dancer and even appeared as a background dancer in a few movies during the 1990s. In the year 2003, he got his first lead role movie named Ishq Vishq which was a super hit & for that he won the award for the best male debut. He has played the lead role in the movie Vivaah which is one of the top-grossing family dramas. 

Shahid Kapoor has appeared in the movies like Jab We Met, Kaminey, R Rajkumar, Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmavat, and Kabir Singh. Apart from this he hosts award shows & has got some good sense of humor. The actor is married to Mira Rajput and is among one of the self-made stars in the industry. He charges Rs 30 crores to Rs 40 crores per movie.

Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan is a versatile actor who is recognized for his sunny boy personality. He is heart rob on many hearts. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Hindi film industry and apart from that since the year 2014 he has been featured in the Celebrity 100 list of Forbes India. 

He was born on April 24, 1987, and he is the son of director David Dhawan. He completed his studies in business management and started working as assistant director in Karan Johar’s movie called My Name Is Khan starring Shahrukh Khan. Later in the year 2012, he made his acting debut in the movie Student Of The Year by Karan Johar and shared the screen with Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. 

Varun Dhawan has worked in many movies like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Main Tera Hero, Dishoom, Dilwale, ABCD 2, Judwaa 2, Badlapur, Kalank, Street Dancer 3D, etc. He faced criticism for his failures that impended his career but he proved himself and is working with dedication & has managed to be on the list of highest-paid actors in the Bollywood Industry. The actor charges around Rs 35 crores per movie and his works speak for him. 

So these are the highest-paid actors in the Bollywood industry, going into industry is not that hard but surviving in the industry is very hard as everyone tries to bring you down, you get the fame but you get criticism too, and accept everything as one of the toughest things for anyone. 

edited and proofread by nikita sharma