
Bollywood's Dabangg actor Salman Khan, who is also fondly called 'Bhaijaan', is one of the most expensive actors in the film industry today. His every film rocks the box office but do you know that this superstar started his career with a very nominal fee?
59-year-old Salman Khan started his film career in 1988 with the film Biwi Ho To Aisi. But even before this film, he had entered the world of entertainment. Salim Khan's son Salman started his career as a background dancer and then acted in many ads. After years of hard work, he got his first film, that too in a supporting role.
salman khan first salary
In JK Bihari's directorial venture Biwi Ho To Aisi, Salman Khan played the role of Rekha's brother-in-law. His performance in the film was highly appreciated. His journey as an actor began only after this film. Today Salman charges crores of rupees for even his smallest roles, but he did his first film for just a few rupees.
The fees had more than doubled
Exactly one year after this, he got his first lead star debut film Maine Pyar Kiya, which made him a star overnight. You hardly know that his fees for this film were not very high either. Initially, it was fixed to pay him Rs 31 thousand for this. Later, seeing the hard work of the actor, he was given a salary of Rs 75 thousand. This film was a super-duper hit and Salman Khan became a leading star.
Today he is the owner of crores
Today Salman Khan charges crores of rupees for a film. His total assets are said to be more than Rs 2850 crore. He is one of the richest actors in Bollywood. Talking about his upcoming film, he is going to rock the theatres as Sikandar . Sikandar movie is releasing on March 30.
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