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<ul><li>Veteran star <keyword id="14505" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="zeenat-aman" source="Orion">Zeenat Aman</keyword> made her <keyword id="819905" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="instagram" source="Orion">Instagram</keyword> debut at 71 and amassed over 1.3 lakh followers in just a month. She will soon make her web series debut.</li><li><keyword id="1813" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="neena-gupta" source="Orion">Neena Gupta</keyword>’s appeal for work on Instagram heralded a change in the way the industry looked at veteran actresses.</li><li>OTT platforms have not only revived careers of veteran stars, it has also brought to centre stage actresses long-sidelined by mainstream media.</li></ul>Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish that released in 2012, was considered a sleeper hit despite starring one of Indian cinema’s original female superstars, Sridevi. It took the industry by surprise because <keyword id="143" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bollywood" source="Orion">Bollywood</keyword> rarely backs female-led movies and even when it does, these movies – especially those starring veterans, aren’t expected to become commercial potboilers. However, the advent of over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney plus Hotstar etc, and the rise of social media has changed the scenario. In some cases, actresses of a certain vintage have begun to take centre stage – with some even landing hits far more popular than the ones delivered by mainstream heroes. In February 2023, the 70s heart-throb Zeenat Aman, 71, made her debut on Instagram. Within a month, she has <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thezeenataman/">amassed </a>1.37 lakh followers and won over the audience with her articulate, unabashed and honest views — a far cry from the carefully-curated celebrity updates people are accustomed to. “The roles available to women are clearly not just ornamental anymore. What hasn’t changed though is the gender pay gap. In my time I was lauded as the highest paid female actor, but the disparity in the pay cheque between my male co-stars and myself was so vast it was laughable…it disappoints me that even today women in the film industry don’t have wage parity,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpFl3XoA8Un/">remarked </a>Aman in one of her many posts on the platform. Aman, who’ll soon make her <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/zeenat-aman-to-make-her-ott-debut-soon-already-has-two-web-series-in-her-kitty/articleshow/92560748.cms">web series debut</a> with <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/zeenat-aman-to-make-ott-debut-with-the-series-showsttopper-101677773391183.html">Showsttopper</a>, co-starring Shweta Tiwari, Rohit Roy and others, also walked the ramp for Shahin Mannan’s fashion show at the Lakme Fashion week. She’s the latest in a long list of veteran actresses who’ve taken to new-age entertainment platforms and social media channels like fish to water, and have managed to shatter the long-held Bollywood concept of ‘limited shelf life’ for female actors. But, it’s certainly not a new phenomenon. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The Bollywood stars who went to reality shows" comment="subhead" text="The Bollywood stars who went to reality shows">The Bollywood stars who went to reality shows</cmsannotation> There’s always been a clear divide between a TV and movie star in India, with television often seen as a stepping stone to movies — but only for a few. Most stars who start with TV shows, however, continue to remain there. However, when some of the stars from the 90s and early 2000s first made their comeback, it was as judges of reality shows on TV or in some cases, as contestants. For instance, Shilpa Shetty famously participated in Big Brother —- the British version of Bigg Boss, which catapulted her back to stardom. A few even took to TV shows, like Sonali Bendre in Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye (2014). Although superstars like Madhuri Dixit have managed to reinvent their careers and regularly land exciting roles, that wasn’t the case for many other veteran actresses. Until actor Neena Gupta decided to ask for work on social media, heralding a change in the way Bollywood views older stars. In 2017, Neena Gupta, the star of indie cinema in the 1980s, openly asked for work — a move that left a majority of the population within the industry, and even outside of it, surprised. After all, this is an industry where actors out of work for years still spout the excuse, “looking for the right script.” “I live in Mumbai and working, am a good actor looking for good parts to play,” wrote Gupta on Instagram. The result of Gupta’s request – since 2017, she’s starred in over 10 different movies and web series, including blockbuster hits like Badhaai Ho and crowd favourites like Panchayat. Her Badhaai Ho co-star, the late Surekha Sikri also won her third National Film Award for the film. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The other comeback: Sidelined by mainstream media but stars on OTT" comment="subhead" text="The other comeback: Sidelined by mainstream media but stars on OTT">The other comeback: Sidelined by mainstream media but stars on OTT</cmsannotation> The advent of OTT streaming has not only shone the spotlight on veteran stars but has also given actors sidelined by mainstream media a chance to showcase their acting prowess. Like actor <keyword id="18676" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="shefali-shah" source="Orion">Shefali Shah</keyword>. Sidelined by mainstream cinema for years, 49-year-old Shah’s gritty performance in Netflix’s International Emmy-winner Delhi Crime was the perfect response to that mistreatment. Since then, she’s been on a roll, delivering hits across genres — romantic dramas like Netflix’s Once Again, thrillers like Prime Video’s Jalsa and Disney+Hostar’s Human or dark comedies, like Darlings (on Netflix). In fact, OTT brought back many millennials’ childhood divas, be it former Miss <keyword id="326110" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="universe-sushmita-sen" source="Orion">Universe Sushmita Sen</keyword> or the ‘tip tip’ girl, Raveena Tandon. And they didn’t return to play stereotypical mothers to actors who were as old or even younger than themselves — as Shefali Shah did for Akshay Kumar in the film Waqt: The Race Against Time. Shah is six years younger than Kumar. Rather they starred as protagonists in shows with gripping storylines that gave them a chance to flex their long-dormant acting muscles. The result — Sen’s mom-turned-mobster avatar in Aarya and Tandon’s small-town cop in Aranyak and the antagonist in KGF2. As Sen shared <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch">in an interview </a>with film critic Anupama Chopra for Film Companion, “What I like about Bollywood now is suddenly, content is king. It’s incredible how liberal the language of cinema is becoming. It’s allowing people to explore all different aspects — writing, execution, direction, actors getting that opportunity to go beyond the boy-meets-girl phase. It’s wonderful.” Long story short, the stars have finally aligned for Bollywood’s veteran and long-sidelined powerful actresses. And it’s a well-deserved comeback indeed! 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How stars like Neena Gupta, Zeenat Aman & Shefali Shah finally found their place in the sun via OTT

<keyword id="6359861" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Veteran">Veteran</keyword> Bollywood actress <keyword id="27689" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shashikala">Shashikala</keyword> is no more. She was 88. The actress passed away in her Mumbai residence on Sunday, although an official confirmation from her family is awaited. Mourning her demise, Senior NCP leader <keyword id="6355497" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="praful-patel">Praful Patel</keyword> tweeted: "Deeply saddened by the demise of Veteran actress Shashikala ji. She made a noteworthy contribution to Indian cinema by portraying several pivotal <keyword id="31221" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="roles">roles</keyword>. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace Folded hands. #Shashikala #RIP." "Shashikala ji... <keyword id="6659046" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="rip">RIP</keyword>," tweeted actor Rohit Roy. Born in August 1932, Shashikala made a mark with her performance in supporting roles and negative roles in Bollywood films. She has appeared in over 100 Bollywood films including "Nau Do Gyarah", "Jun glee", "Ayee Milan Ki Bela", "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani", Chhote Sarkar", "Khubsoo rat", "<keyword id="37950" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kabhi-Khushi-Kabhie-Gham">Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</keyword>", "Baadshah" and "<keyword id="37888" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mujhse-Shaadi-Karogi">Mujhse Shaadi Karogi</keyword>" among others. Shashikala was honoured with Padma Shri in 2007 for her contribution to Indian cinema. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/nasa-estimates-pandemic-could-cost-it-around-3-billion-quick-look-at-projects-to-take-the-biggest-hit/slidelist/81869940.cms">NASA estimates the pandemic ballooned costs by $3 billion — here are the projects to take the biggest hit</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/a-5-5-billion-british-fintech-start-up-may-have-200-jobs-to-offer-in-india/articleshow/81867620.cms">A $5.5 billion British fintech start up may have 200 jobs to offer in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/for-revolut-india-is-just-the-first-in-a-series-of-countries-it-plans-to-enter-in-the-next-18-months/articleshow/81883114.cms">For Revolut, India is just the first in a series of countries it plans to enter in the next 18 months</a>

Veteran Bollywood actress Shashikala dies at 88

India's film industry, often referred to as Bollywood, is renowned for its larger-than-life productions, captivating storytelling, and stellar performances. While male actors have traditionally dominated the limelight, there's a notable shift in the industry's landscape with leading actresses not only delivering powerful performances but also commanding substantial paychecks. In this article, we delve into Bollywood's <keyword id="22037768" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="highest-paid-actresses" source="keywords">highest-paid actresses</keyword> list as per IMDB, exploring their remarkable careers, notable contributions to Indian cinema, and the significant impact they've made on audiences worldwide. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Name Of The Actress </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approx. fee charged per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Deepika Padukone </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15cr to 30cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kangana Ranaut </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15cr to 27cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Priyanka Chopra Jonas </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15cr to 25cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Katrina Kaif </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15cr to 25cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Alia Bhatt </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10cr to 20cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kareena Kapoor Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8cr to 18cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shraddha Kapoor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7cr to 15cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vidya Balan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8cr to 14cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Anushka Sharma </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8cr to 12cr per movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 8pt 8pt 8pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10cr per movie </td></tr></tbody></table> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Deepika Padukone" comment="subhead" text="Deepika Padukone">Deepika Padukone</cmsannotation> Known for her versatility and grace, Deepika Padukone commands a fee ranging from 15 crores to 30 crores per movie. Her portrayal of the courageous queen in "Padmaavat" and her endearing character in "Chennai Express" have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kangana Ranaut" comment="subhead" text="Kangana Ranaut">Kangana Ranaut</cmsannotation> A force to be reckoned with, Kangana Ranaut demands between 15 crores to 27 crores per movie. Her portrayal of the feisty Rani in "Queen" and the vivacious Tanu in "Tanu Weds Manu" series has earned her widespread acclaim and adoration. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Priyanka Chopra Jonas" comment="subhead" text="Priyanka Chopra Jonas">Priyanka Chopra Jonas</cmsannotation> A global icon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas charges a fee of 15 crores to 25 crores per movie. From her compelling performance in "Bajirao Mastani" to her powerful portrayal of Mary Kom in the biopic, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Katrina Kaif" comment="subhead" text="Katrina Kaif">Katrina Kaif</cmsannotation> With her mesmerizing presence and effortless charm, Katrina Kaif earns between 15 crores to 25 crores per movie. Her roles in action-packed blockbusters like "Ek Tha Tiger" and heartfelt dramas like "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" have solidified her status as a leading lady in Bollywood. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Alia Bhatt" comment="subhead" text="Alia Bhatt">Alia Bhatt</cmsannotation> The epitome of talent and youthfulness, Alia Bhatt demands a fee ranging from 10 crores to 20 crores per movie. Her nuanced performances in films like "Raazi" and "Gully Boy" showcase her range and depth as an actor, earning her accolades from critics and fans alike. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kareena Kapoor Khan" comment="subhead" text="Kareena Kapoor Khan">Kareena Kapoor Khan</cmsannotation> Regal and charismatic, Kareena Kapoor Khan charges between 8 crores to 18 crores per movie. From her iconic portrayal of Geet in "Jab We Met" to her bold performance in "Veere Di Wedding," she continues to reign supreme as Bollywood's leading lady. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Shraddha Kapoor" comment="subhead" text="Shraddha Kapoor">Shraddha Kapoor</cmsannotation> With her girl-next-door charm and versatility, Shraddha Kapoor commands a fee of 7 crores to 15 crores per movie. Her memorable roles in films like "Aashiqui 2" and the horror-comedy "Stree" have won her a special place in the hearts of audiences. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Vidya Balan" comment="subhead" text="Vidya Balan">Vidya Balan</cmsannotation> Renowned for her powerhouse performances, Vidya Balan charges between 8 crores to 14 crores per movie. Her transformative roles in movies like "The Dirty Picture" and "Kahaani" have set a new benchmark for excellence in Indian cinema. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Anushka Sharma" comment="subhead" text="Anushka Sharma">Anushka Sharma</cmsannotation> A blend of talent and grace, Anushka Sharma demands a fee ranging from 8 crores to 12 crores per movie. From her breakout role in "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" to her compelling performance in "NH10," she continues to captivate audiences with her on-screen presence and versatility. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Aishwarya Rai Bachchan" comment="subhead" text="Aishwarya Rai Bachchan">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan</cmsannotation> A timeless beauty and a powerhouse performer, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan commands a fee of 10 crores per movie. Her illustrious career boasts memorable performances in films like "Devdas" and "Jodhaa Akbar," making her an integral part of Indian cinema's legacy. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently asked questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently asked questions">Frequently asked questions</cmsannotation> 1. Who is currently the highest-paid actress in Bollywood? Deepika Padukone holds the title of the highest-paid actress in Bollywood, commanding a remuneration ranging from 15 crore to 30 crore per movie. 2. What factors contribute to an actress's remuneration in the Indian film industry? An actress's remuneration is influenced by various factors such as her box office success, popularity among audiences, critical acclaim for her performances, demand for her in the industry, and the scale of the movie production. 3. Can you provide examples of some notable works by these top-paid actresses? Certainly! Deepika Padukone is known for her roles in movies like "Padmaavat" and "Chennai Express". Kangana Ranaut has delivered outstanding performances in films like "Queen" and "Tanu Weds Manu". Priyanka Chopra Jonas gained international acclaim for her role in "Quantico" and has starred in Bollywood hits like "Bajirao Mastani". Katrina Kaif is recognized for her roles in "Tiger Zinda Hai" and "Bharat". Alia Bhatt's notable works include "Raazi" and "Gully Boy". 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Priyanka Chopra Jonas told <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63883106?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=KARANGA">BBC 100 Women</a> she used to earn 10% of her male coworkers' salary in Bollywood.</li><li>The actress also said she used to be shamed for her "dusky" complexion.</li></ul>Despite a successful Bollywood career in which she starred in over 60 films, Priyanka Chopra Jonas told <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63883106?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=KARANGA">BBC 100 Women</a> she was always paid less than her male co-stars."I've never had pay parity in Bollywood. I would get paid about 10% of the salary of my male co-actor," Chopra Jonas said.Even with the experience she's amassed today, the actor believes she would still have to deal with a large pay gap if she worked with a male co-actor in Bollywood now — even though her generation of female actors has asked for equal pay."We've asked, but we've not got it," Chopra Jonas said.Recalling her days in the Indian film industry, the 40-year-old spoke about how normal it was to spend hours waiting around for her male co-stars."I thought it was absolutely OK to sit for hours and hours on set, while my male co-actor just took his own time, and decided whenever he wanted to show up on set is when we would shoot," she said.Bollywood's longstanding obsession with fair skin caused her to be body-shamed due to her complexion."I was called 'black cat', 'dusky'. I mean, what does 'dusky' even mean in a country where we are literally all brown?" Chopra Jonas said. "But it is up to our generation to be able to cut those ties and change it so that the next generation doesn't inherit the equity placed on light skin."Chopra Jonas' role in the upcoming science fiction series "Citadel," which will be available on Amazon Prime Video, marks the first time in her 22-year career that she received equal pay as her male co-star, she told BBC 100 Women.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she used to earn 10% of her male coworkers' salary in Bollywood and was body-shamed for being 'dusky'

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is widely observed by Indians all over the world. The festival emphasises the value of light over darkness and aims to improve people's outlooks on life. Bollywood celebrities have been spotted enjoying the week-long celebrations before the festival's arrival in advance of this auspicious day. This exemplifies the excitement and joy that prominent Bollywood stars have for Diwali. Let's take a look at the significant happenings this week and the events we have coming up. Ayushmann Khurrana Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Rakul Preet Singh, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, and filmmaker Karan Johar were among the prominent figures who attended the pre-Diwali party that Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and his filmmaker wife Tahira Kashyap hosted in Mumbai on October 17. The B-Town Diwali celebrations in 2022 got underway with this party. Kriti Sanon Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon hosted a star-studded Diwali party at her place on October 19. We saw a number of well-known celebrities at the party. The presence of Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, and others at Kriti Sanon's party also made headlines in B-Town. Manish Malhotra A well-known fashion designer Manish Malhotra hosted a Diwali party on October 20. Numerous celebrities were part of it to enlighten the Diwali celebrations. It appeared as though the entire Bollywood industry had gathered at Manish Malhotra's party. You did read that correctly. If you can think of someone, you probably saw them there, along with a close friend or relative, At the gathering, we noticed Karan Johar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Kajol, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, and a number of other celebrities. At Manish Malhotra's party, the starlets stole the show as many of them, including Shanaya Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and others, were present. Bhumi Pednekar Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar hosted a pre-Diwali party on October 21, and a number of well-known stars, including Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa, Rakul Preet Singh, and Jackky Bhagnani to name a few, were seen arriving at the location. The star kids stole the show at the lavish party, as we saw Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan among others. Ekta Kapoor &amp; Anand Pandit Ekta Kapoor and Anand Pandit, two well-known producers, will host two separate Diwali parties on Saturday night, October 22. Numerous prominent celebrities have been seen attending both of these parties. Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Kriti Sanon, and other celebrities arrived in style at Anand Pandit's party. Veteran actors Jitendra and Rakesh Roshan in one frame at Ekta Kapoor's party. Arpita Khan Sharma, Ashvini Yardi, Ananya Panday, Alaya F, Disha Patani, and other well-known celebrities were also seen there.

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<keyword id="6374015" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dabboo-Ratnani">Dabboo Ratnani</keyword> is the most coveted celebrity photographer and people wait for his calendar photoshoots. For his 2017 calendar, Ratnani had managed to capture top Bollywood celebrities such as <keyword id="6366471" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aishwarya-Rai">Aishwarya Rai</keyword> Bachchan, <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>, <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword>, etc. He also celebrated young blood in the film fraternity and captured many young celebs such as Disha Patani, etc. Few days back, Ratnani revealed few pictures of Bollywood actress who went topless for him. <keyword id="6354526" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Alia-Bhatt">Alia Bhatt</keyword>, <keyword id="6354417" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jacqueline-Fernandez">Jacqueline Fernandez</keyword>, etc are looking sizzling in the photoshoot. Here’s a sneak peek

Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline set the temperature soaring with their shoot for Dabboo Ratnani

Growing up in a close-to-megalomaniac environment, where people are either larger than life or puny to the extent of being non-existent once out of stardom, can have myriad effects on minds. Humans suffer in the cacophony called Bollywood, where actors and actresses are made and unmade every weekend. <o:p></o:p>

	Surviving amongst people belonging to this industry, who have fragile egos and thrive on spotlight and attention-seeking behavior, can be quite a challenge.<o:p></o:p>

	And to have a parallel interest that comes close on heels to being an intelligent, thinking person who can take a jibe at the society, which isn’t all pink, can be quite another battle.<o:p></o:p>

	But when Twinkle Khanna made ‘Mrs Funnybones’ happen, she wasn’t expected to make all the news that she made. She is the person who never wanted to be deemed as dunked-in-Bollywood bimbette who was going to live under the shadow of her hugely successful parents, or her husband <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>, who is doing quite well for himself. Mind you, he ain’t a Khan and to top that, he excels in many genres of films such as action, comedy and thrillers.<o:p></o:p>

	Mrs Funnybones, the hilarious and cheeky bon mots, are surely a refreshing read, especially from the stable of an actress who really didn’t get much farther in Bollywood. Twinkle has found her best form of expression.<o:p></o:p>

	She has compiled her blogposts and released them in a book titled, ‘Mrs Funnybones: She’s just like you and a lot like me’. <keyword id="6354742" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Flipkart">Flipkart</keyword> ran a pre-order contest for this most coveted book.<o:p></o:p>

	So, the pretty kohl-eyed lady, who is a doting mother of two, could have been a socialite for all you would care. But, she came out with a surprise. So much that her writings have spelt out some bold things that Bollywood wouldn’t have come to admit, for its sham nature.<o:p></o:p>

	May Twinkle was destined to write as she penned several poems throughout her childhood. Her late father Rajesh Khanna called her writing ‘morose and morbid’ but still loved her expressions.<o:p></o:p>

	Writing for humour genre, laced with dollops of sarcasm and wit, can come from someone who likes P G Wodehouse. Else, you would rarely notice the ‘blimey’ stuff peeking through her lines.<o:p></o:p>

	On the day of book launch in Mumbai, to give company to her quick wit and repartee-ready-lashing-tongue, were friends and well wishers.<o:p></o:p>

	Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who was present at the event said, “All of us have different abilities. Twinkle’s ability is to insult people.” <o:p></o:p>

	That was a quick witted compliment to a friend who gave him his biggest flop, ‘Mela’. Twinkle co-starred with Aamir in the film, which tanked and left no trace. It was somewhat a turning point for both actors, or so maintains Aamir that she married Akshay only after the film went down, and that he turned into a serious actor who got committed to acting in just one film every year.<o:p></o:p>

	Looks like both friends’ decision did a lot of good to the Indian audience.<o:p></o:p>

	During the event, while Akshay doted on her with his humourous one-liners, such as “Twinkle is like my film Baby. Deadly mission with a happy ending”, Bollywood director Karan Johar, who was Twinkle’s classmate in school and her partner in few crimes during those days, said, “She sounds like she should have been banned already!”<o:p></o:p>

	On a serious note, in an industry that serves fantasy and lives by the glare lights, a thinking person can be a slight aberration. Twinkle manages her writing between her decisions from choosing Tandoori chicken or butter chicken for dinner and fleet of maids and guests. It should be noted that she is also a candle connoisseur who has done pretty well for herself in the niche segment. 
	 
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Twinkle ‘Funnybones’ Khanna is more than glitter, she’s beyond clever

<ul><li><keyword id="4632769" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="liger" source="Orion">Liger</keyword> has been streaming online on <keyword id="8724816" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="disney-plus-hotstar" source="Orion">Disney Plus Hotstar</keyword> since September 22. </li><li>The film is available in four South Indian languages — Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. </li><li>The total box office collection of the movie was ₹20.5 crore, according to <keyword id="6785" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bollywood-hungama" source="Orion">Bollywood Hungama</keyword>.</li></ul>South star <keyword id="2775210" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vijay-devarakonda" source="Orion">Vijay Devarakonda</keyword>’s Bollywood debut movie Liger has been streaming online on OTT platform Disney Plus Hotstar since September 22. The movie also stars <keyword id="3805597" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ananya-Panday" source="Orion">Ananya Panday</keyword> as the lead actress. <div type="twitter" handle="DisneyPlusHSTel" handlename="Disney+ Hotstar Telugu" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1481861199746957312/mzUhywba_normal.jpg" favoritecount="606" retweetcount="158" status="Witness @TheDeverakonda in all his Mad Glory, as #LIGER! ❤️‍🔥#LigerOnHotstar Streaming Now ▶️… https://t.co/nJHNikpwh2" createdat="1663786107000" id="1572659034691600385"></div> The movie will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages on Disney Hotstar. However, the Hindi version will be released at a later date. The movie hit OTTs within three weeks of its theatrical release. Those who have a premium or super plan subscription of the OTT platform, which is ₹1,499 and ₹899 per annum, will be able to watch it online. The movie will also be shown on Star Gold and Star Gold 2 channels on TV but the date is unknown. The sports action film was produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Charmme Kaur and Puri Jagannath, who is also the director of the movie. It opened on the silver screen in August and ran in theatres for about three weeks across the country. The total box office collection of the film was just ₹20.5 crore, according to <a href="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/liger/box-office/">Bollywood Hungama</a>. While the estimated budget of the movie was ₹125 crore. According to several <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-deverakonda-to-return-rs-6-crore-from-his-salary-to-producers-after-liger-flops-reports-1996642-2022-09-05">reports</a>, lead actor Devarakonda had returned ₹6 crore from his fee to the producer after the movie performed badly at the box office. Professional American Boxer Mike Tyson also made an extended cameo in the movie, which was the surprise element of the movie, as per media <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/trending/entertainment/news-liger-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-vijay-deverakondas-debut-bollywood-film-200139">reports</a>. The movie also stars veteran actress Ramya Krishnan, who is well-known for her role as the matriarch in the Bahubali franchise.

Vijay Deverakonda’s Liger is streaming online on this Disney Plus Hotstar platform

<ul><li><keyword id="8514970" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-cricketer-hardik-pandya">Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya</keyword>, who announced his engagement with actor Nataša Stanković </li><li>Stanković has appeared in several reality TV shows including Bigg Boss Season 8 and dance reality Nach Baliye 9. </li><li>Pandya has had enough bouquets and brickbats last year. </li></ul> The year of 2020 opened a new chapter in the life of Indian cricketer <keyword id="6354903" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hardik-Pandya">Hardik Pandya</keyword>, who announced his engagement with actor Nataša Stanković. Pandya, 26-year old all rounder to post a picture with his long term girlfriend flaunting a diamond ring, on Instagram. 
 
 
 
 
 
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