Rich list of film artistes: India

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2013-14

The Times of India

Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar among the world's top ten highest-paid actors

Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are among the world's top ten highest-paid actors in Forbes first global list of actors from Hollywood to Hong Kong and Bollywood, reports IANS. Big B and Salman entered the list jointly in seventh place, with estimated earnings of $33.5 million in the past year. Akshay Kumar follows behind in ninth place with $32.5 million.

Amitabh Bachchan: The legendary actor who went through a slump when his production company ABCL went bankrupt and the actor had to start from scratch. Kaun Banega Crorepati came as blessing in disguise and ever since, there's no looking back for the shahenshah of Bollywood. One of the highest paid actors of Bollywood, Big B is much in demand when it comes to films, event launches and endorsements. According to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, Amitabh Bachchan makes it to the 5th position and as of October, 2013, the actor earns Rs 147.5 crore.

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan (18) and Ranbir Kapoor (30) with estimated earnings of $26 Million and $15 Million respectively, also made it to the Forbes list. Bollywood stalwart Amitabh Bachchan has starred in more than 150 films in his career spanning 50 years. He continues to earn top rupee for his roles in flicks such 2014's Bhoothnath Returns, Forbes noted.

See also

Rich List: India <> Rich List: India, 2014: Forbes <>Rich List: India, 2014: Hurun <>Rich List: India, 2015: Forbes <> Rich List: India, 2015: Hurun <>Rich list, India: 2016 <> Rich List: India, 2016: Forbes