I noticed a popular post regarding the income disparity between men and women this morning. The salary disparity between men and women who work is the gender wage gap. Women are usually seen to be underpaid compared to males.
However, the status quo seems to be shifting. B-town divas are on parity with their male counterparts, whether it be action stunts, celebrities, or the amount of money they demand every film. I hope that occurs in the business sphere, not only in India but also globally.
According to reports, these are the highest-paid Indian actresses in 2021, ranked by salary per project:
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is the highest-paid Bollywood actress, with projects allegedly costing between Rs. 15 and Rs. 30 crores. Her acting career began with the hit film Om Shanti Om, and she has since appeared in films such as Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Ram Leela, Padmaavat, and others.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut, sometimes known as the Queen of Bollywood, is a well-known actress in the film business. This self-made superstar is said to demand between Rs. 15 and Rs. 27 crores for each job. Her outspoken attitude makes her a media darling.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt has established herself as a talented performer in the business, and she gets compensated well for her abilities. She is said to demand Rs 23 crore for each film. Gangubai Kathiawadi’s triumph has boosted her popularity even more.
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif has put forth a lot of effort to get to where she is now. She has appeared in various blockbusters, including Dhoom 3, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The actress is paid between Rs. 15 and Rs. 21 crores for a film.
Priyanka Chopra
Because of her incredible acting talents, talent, and hard work, the diva has risen to the top of the list of outstanding actresses. The worldwide diva, also known as the Desi Girl, is said to demand between Rs. 14 and Rs. 23 crores for each assignment.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
There were a lot of discussions recently over Kareena Kapoor’s request for Rs 12 crore to portray Sita in a film. While there has been no proof of the rumor, considering her celebrity, she is undoubtedly one of Bollywood’s top-paid actresses.
Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma has spoken out against the salary discrepancy in Bollywood on several occasions. Nonetheless, she is said to be one of the best performers in the industry, commanding a fee of Rs 7 to Rs 10 crore for every film.
Others
According to reports, Shraddha Kapoor would ask Rs 7 crore for Luv Ranjan’s next film alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Taapsee Pannu received Rs 5 crore for Loop Lapeta, while Vidya Balan has received Rs 4 crore for all of her films in the previous years.