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Shaan Shahid, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan: Pakistan's highest paid actor
Bollywood might have surpassed Lollywood decades ago, but the good looking actors from our neighbouring country have conquered the Indian film industry like never before, so much so that Indian women have started dreaming about Fawad Khan more than they have ever dreamt about Salman Khan. And if you thought that only Indian men have been able to appreciate the beauty of Pakistani sizzler, Mahira Khan, then yu are sadly mistaken as the mesmerising beauty is considered to be one of the most beautiful women in Pakistan and guess that's the reason why she's laughing all the way to the bank. Just not Mahira, Fawad Khan and the erstwhile Shaan Shahid are also the richest Pakistani actors because they've walked their ways into the hearts of people across the Indian subcontinent. And if you are wondering who all have made it to the list of top earning actors in Pakistan, here's a look at some of them. Shaan Shahid: The veteran of Pakistani film industry, Shaan Shahid is considered to the be Robert De Niro of Lollywood. Best remembered for his role in critically acclaimed film Khuda Kay Liye, Shaan charges as much as Rs 30 lakh per movie and endorsement he features in.
Fawad Khan: The most popular Pakistani actor ever, Fawad Khan has not only managed to attract the female attention, he's also impressed the menfolk with his brooding performance in hit serials Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Humsafar and suave portrayal of a Rajput prince in Khoobsurat. The actor reportedly charges as much as Rs 20 lakh per TV series.
Mahira Khan: Famous actress and VJ, Mahira Khan who's most famous for playing Khirad in Humsafar which also featured Fawad Khan charges Rs 1 lakh per episode.
Faisal Qureshi: Voted the most popular actor of Pakistan in 2010, Faisal Qureshi takes home close to Rs 25 lakh per project.
Nouman Ijaz: Remembered for his heartfelt performances in hit Pakistani dramas Rihaee and Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Ijaz also featured in Nandita Das starrer Ramchand Pakistani. The actor, who's famous for his serious roles charges close to Rs 25 lakh per project.
Saba Qamar: A famous model-turned-actress, Saba showed her acting prowess in hit serials like Dastaan and Maat. The actress, who's looking forward to starring in Bollywood films alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan charges Rs 20 lakh per series.
Sajal Ali: Sajal, who features in Mastana Mahi might not be too old in the industry but commands close to Rs 15 lakh per series. 
Shaista Lodhi: Controversial TV personality, Shaista made a mark as a TV host, when she hosted Good Morning Pakistan and Utho Jago Pakistan but had to leave Pakistan because of fears of her safety, when Utho Jago Pakistan was taken off air on alleged blasphemy charges. Last heard, before leaving the country she was charging close to Rs 1 lakh for shows and endorsements.
Bollywood might have surpassed Lollywood decades ago, but the good looking actors from our neighbouring country have conquered the Indian film industry like never before, so much so that Indian women have started dreaming about Fawad Khan more than they have ever dreamt about Salman Khan. And if you thought that only Indian men have been able to appreciate the beauty of Pakistani sizzler, Mahira Khan, then yu are sadly mistaken as the mesmerising beauty is considered to be one of the most beautiful women in Pakistan and guess that's the reason why she's laughing all the way to the bank.
Just not Mahira, Fawad Khan and the erstwhile Shaan Shahid are also the richest Pakistani actors because they've walked their ways into the hearts of people across the Indian subcontinent.
And if you are wondering who all have made it to the list of top earning actors in Pakistan, here's a look at some of them.
Shaan Shahid: The veteran of Pakistani film industry, Shaan Shahid is considered to the be Robert De Niro of Lollywood. Best remembered for his role in critically acclaimed film Khuda Kay Liye, Shaan charges as much as Rs 30 lakh per movie and endorsement he features in.
Fawad Khan: The most popular Pakistani actor ever, Fawad Khan has not only managed to attract the female attention, he's also impressed the menfolk with his brooding performance in hit serials Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Humsafar and suave portrayal
of a Rajput prince in Khoobsurat.
The actor reportedly charges as much as Rs 20 lakh per TV series.
Mahira Khan: Famous actress and VJ, Mahira Khan who's most famous for playing Khirad in Humsafar which also featured Fawad Khan charges Rs 1 lakh per episode.
Faisal Qureshi: Voted the most popular actor of Pakistan in 2010, Faisal Qureshi takes home close to Rs 25 lakh per project.
Nouman Ijaz: Remembered for his heartfelt performances in hit Pakistani dramas Rihaee and Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Ijaz also featured in Nandita Das starrer Ramchand Pakistani.
The actor, who's famous for his serious roles charges close to Rs 25 lakh per project.
Saba Qamar: A famous model-turned-actress, Saba showed her acting prowess in hit serials like Dastaan and Maat. The actress, who's looking forward to starring in Bollywood films alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan charges Rs 20 lakh
per series.
Sajal Ali: Sajal, who features in Mastana Mahi might not be too old in the industry but commands close to Rs 15 lakh per series.
Shaista Lodhi: Controversial TV personality, Shaista made a mark as a TV host, when she hosted Good Morning Pakistan and Utho Jago Pakistan but had to leave Pakistan because of fears of her safety, when Utho Jago Pakistan was taken off air on alleged blasphemy charges.
Last heard, before leaving the country she was charging close to Rs 1 lakh for shows and endorsements.
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