Deepika didn't worked 4 free in Srk's Billu Barbar

Dippy doesn't want to work in SRK's Billu Barber for free

By: Upala KBRDate: 2009-01-05

Mumbai: Unlike Bebo and PC who decided to work gratis for SRK's Billu Barber, Deepika kept her cheque

Stars, roped in for a song or special appearances, often waive off their fees. Amitabh Bachchan did Paheli gratis for Shah Rukh Khan. Ditto in Om Shanti Om with Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt and a host of other actors.

A little known fact: Deepika Padukone refused to accept any remuneration for Red Chillies' (SRK's production house) OSO, as she considered a debut film opposite King Khan, to be fee enough.

Now that Deepika has done a song for Red Chillies' next Billu Barber she didn't think twice before accepting the cheque offered to her with a polite 'thank you'. This, even though the other two actresses who have shot songs for the film Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra waived off their fees.

It is learnt that SRK sent cheques to all the actresses. While Kareena and Priyanka got prices commensurate with their star status and seniority, Deepika got Rs 40 lakh. While Bebo and PC returned their cheques saying they had done it for SRK, Deepika deposited hers in her bank.

A source close to Deepika says, "Kareena and Priyanka can afford to forego their payment as they are established actresses; Deepika is starting out. She wouldn't hear about being paid for her debut film as she felt obliged to Farah Khan and SRK for her break."

Billu Barber, directed by Priyadarshan, has Shah Rukh play superstar Sahir Khan, who comes to shoot in his childhood friend Billu's (Irrfan Khan) village.

SRK and Deepika remained unavailable for comment.

http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/jan/050109-Salman-Khan-Saif-Ali-Khan-Sanjay-Dutt-Deepika-Padukone-Priyadarshan-Kareena-Kapoor-Priyanka.htm

Also, there is Shah Rukh Khan's Billu Barber, where she has done a cameo for free. "I don't know why such a big issue is being made of me doing it for free. The fact is I would do anything for SRK free. Even personally if he needs any help from me at any point of time, I will be there to extend it to him without asking a single question. I owe that much to him. How can I ever forget that he gave me the most rocking debut! SRK is special," she says.

When asked if SRK had offered her money, Deepika states, "That's something too personal to discuss. I consider Gauri and the Red Chillies team as personal friends."

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1218739

lol how does the media know she deposited the cheque. well good she took the money, SRK earns so much, the movie will basically run on these three actresses songs, so i don't know why they wouldn't take the money for it. they can take it and donate it to charity, SRK is rich enough already

^^😆 well deepika movie is coming up CC2C, so publicity stunt should be there na?😆

Originally posted by: Zareena

^^😆 well deepika movie is coming up CC2C, so publicity stunt should be there na?😆

yes u r right, great media coverage😆

well thats pretty generous of bebo and priyanka. i would probably just accept the cheque.

Im not so sure how true this is because recently an article did mention that she did the song for free.

omgggggggggggggg its 2 personal, how come media know about deposit cheque n disclose it to public ...media is too crap

Rs 40 lakh for a special appearance???

LOL i would also haven taken the cheque if i was Kareena or Priyanka, the promos are based mainly on them atm.

Firstly how does the media know whats happened lol and secondly even if she did whats the big deal ...