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FORBES' HIGHEST PAID CELEBRITIES LIST: SHAH RUKH KHAN, SALMAN KHAN, AKSHAY KUMAR ARE THE ONLY INDIANS TO FEATURE ON THE LIST
Mumbai Mirror | Updated: Aug 17, 2017, 04.56 PM IST
In the Forbes's list of highest paid celebrities of 2017, rankers come from different arenas, including entertainment, sports, movies and comedy, among others. While Diddy, Beyonce and JK Rowling emerged as the highest earners, Indian celebrities were barely noticeable on the list.
Bollywood's 'Badshah' Shah Rukh Khan stood at the 65th rank, with earnings of $ 38 million. The 51-year-old superstar has earned significantly this year from 'Raees' in the form of upfront fees and a cut of the back-end for his efforts. He also is roped in for many endorsements.
The only two Indians on this list apart from SRK are Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. With yearly earnings of $ 37 million, Salman Khan stands at the 71st rank. Since his debut in 1989 with Maine Pyaar Kiya, Salman has appeared in more than 85 movies. He also starred in Sultan, which went on to become the second-highest grossing Bollywood movie of 2016.
Currently basking in the success of his recent film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Akshay Kumar stood at the 80th rank, with earnings of $ 35.5 million. In the past year, he has starred in four films, apart from endorsements for products ranging from deodorant to batteries.
The 100 highest paid celebrities only has 10 actors in all, with musicians and athletes dominating the rankings.
Bollywood's 'Badshah' Shah Rukh Khan stood at the 65th rank, with earnings of $ 38 million. The 51-year-old superstar has earned significantly this year from 'Raees' in the form of upfront fees and a cut of the back-end for his efforts. He also is roped in for many endorsements.
The only two Indians on this list apart from SRK are Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. With yearly earnings of $ 37 million, Salman Khan stands at the 71st rank. Since his debut in 1989 with Maine Pyaar Kiya, Salman has appeared in more than 85 movies. He also starred in Sultan, which went on to become the second-highest grossing Bollywood movie of 2016.
Currently basking in the success of his recent film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Akshay Kumar stood at the 80th rank, with earnings of $ 35.5 million. In the past year, he has starred in four films, apart from endorsements for products ranging from deodorant to batteries.
The 100 highest paid celebrities only has 10 actors in all, with musicians and athletes dominating the rankings.
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