Akshay is ranked 76th on the Forbes list of the World's Highest Paid Celebrities 2018 while Salman is on the 82nd spot.
Forbes said the world's 100 top-earning entertainers pulled in a combined USD 6.3 billion pretax over the past 12 months, up 22 per cent from last year and 11 superstars crossed the USD 100 million threshold, more than double the number from the last two years combined.
Akshay, 50, had earnings of 40.5 million dollars. Forbes said "one of Bollywood's leading men has transitioned to socially-conscious roles," citing his films such as 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' that focussed on government campaigns to improve sanitation, and 'Padman', about a man hoping to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to rural communities. He also mints millions from profits and endorsing about 20 brands.
Salman, 52, had earnings of USD 37.7 million. Forbes said he remains one of India's top earners and the "Bollywood mainstay" continues to produce and star in hits such as 'Tiger Zinda Hai', cashing in on backend profits.
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The list has been topped by Mayweather with earnings of 285 million dollars. Among the other highest-paid entertainers are actor George Clooney (second), reality TV star and businessperson Kylie Jenner (third), soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (10), pop star Katy Perry (19), tennis icon Roger Federer (23), singer Beyonce (35), author JK Rowling (42) and golfer Tiger Woods (66).
From MS Dhoni To Yuvraj Singh: The Highest-Paid Players In The IPL
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The highest paid players in the IPL over the years and the numbers they put up on the field. Here's a quick glimpse...
The highest paid players in the IPL over the years and the numbers they put up on the field. Here's a quick glimpse...
2008 Price: Rs 9.5 crore Team: Chennai Super Kings 16 matches, 414 runs, 3 catches
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Price: Rs 9.5 crore
Team: Chennai Super Kings 16 matches, 414 runs, 3 catches
It's A Man's World! Meet The Highest-Paid Actors Of 2017
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Mark Wahlberg is officially the richest actor of 2017. The former rapper-turned-actor is Hollywood's highest-paid leading man, earning $68 million pretax over the last year.
The actor-producer-businessman recorded his highest-ever payday thanks to soaring fees for movies such as 'Transformers: The Last Knight' and the forthcoming 'Daddy's Home 2'. Even though the film received deplorable critical response, Wahlberg need not worry - fixed compensation means he benefits even when movies don't do particularly well.
A glaringly evident gender pay gap persists in Hollywood, even among elite earners: The top 10 actors banked a cumulative $488.5 million--nearly three times the $172.5 million combined total of the 10 top-earning women.
While only three actresses managed to earn more than $20 mn over 12 months, 16 actors hit the mark.
Here are the top 10 earners of 2017:
Mark Wahlberg is officially the richest actor of 2017. The former rapper-turned-actor is Hollywood's highest-paid leading man, earning $68 million pretax over the last year.
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Dwayne Johnson elbowed past his 'The Fate of the Furious' co-star Vin Diesel, who saw his earnings leap by 55% last year.
His total earnings are at $54.5 million, thanks to paychecks from the turbo-charged franchise and roles in 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' and Marvel's hit sequel 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'.
Dwayne Johnson elbowed past his 'The Fate of the Furious' co-star Vin Diesel, who saw his earnings leap by 55% last year.
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Following in Chan's footsteps are three Desi Boys. Bollywood veterans Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar continue to be a part of the club, with some ups and downs.
While Shah Rukh Khan led with $38 million, his peers Salman and Akshay Kumar followed closely with $37 mn & $35.5 mn respectively.
Following in Chan's footsteps are three Desi Boys. Bollywood veterans Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar continue to be a part of the club, with some ups and downs.
While Shah Rukh Khan le..
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