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Bollywood Actors are one of the most celebrated personalities of our country. They’re stardom has no bounds and they’re achievements are a topic of discussion across the globe!
They enjoy a life full of luxuries, beautiful apartments & swanky cars, designer clothes & red carpet events!
But we all know they did not receive all of this on a silver platter, they achieved this with sheer hard work & dedication!
Here is a list of the top stars and their first paychecks, which is sure to leave you in shock!
- Irrfan Khan– ₹ 25
The legendary actor Irrfan Khan who recently passed away made a huge name in the Bollywood & Hollywood industry with his phenomenal performances. But very few people know that before trying his luck into the acting profession, Irrfan was a tuition teacher. He used to teach students and the fees he charged was Rs. 25 per student. Starting off at a menial amount, with Irrfan’s never ending hard work, dedication and perseverance he managed to build his net worth to 50 million dollars and win the hearts of millions of people throughout the world!
Irrfan Khan
- Shah Rukh Khan- ₹ 50
Bollywood’s very own King Of Romance, Shah Rukh Khan like anyone else has had many ups and downs in his career and life. SRK’s first salary was as less as Rs. 50, in an interview he revealed that he spent the amount to get a train ticket to Agra as he always wished to see the Taj Mahal.
Shah Rukh Khan
- Salman Khan- ₹75
Salman Khan is one of the highest paid Bollywood actors today. He charged a whopping amount of ₹11 crore per episode for the latest season of Big Boss!
But did you know his first-ever salary was merely Rs 75. He received the same for performing as a back dancer in a show at the Taj Hotel.
- Hrithik Roshan- ₹ 100
Hrithik Roshan started his career as a child actor and he received Rs. 100 as his first salary. He revealed in an interview that he spent that amount to buy toy cars.
- Amitabh Bachchan- ₹500
Big B is undoubtedly one of the most successful actors of B-Town till date! He has won the hearts of millions & made a fortune for himself while pursuing his dreams in the acting business!
On a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, he revealed that he got his first job as a managing executive in Kolkata for which he was paid a meagre salary of ₹500 only.
- Aamir Khan- ₹1000
The first amount that “Mr. Perfectionist”, Aamir Khan earned was a cheque of Rs.1000 as an assistant director.
- Akshay Kumar- ₹ 1500
We all know Akshay Kumar’s career has been nothing less than a roller coaster ride. Before making it to Bollywood Akshay worked as a chef and waiter in a restaurant in Bangkok, his salary for which was Rs. 1500.
Well, this a proof that in this day and time nothing is possible if you are determined to work hard and sheer dedication in what you wish to achieve. Somehow this makes us fall in love with our stars all over again.
