Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes highest-paid female star on TV; actress says she deserves it
The actress will be one of judges on the reality TV show 'Dance India Dance'.
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Before 'DID', Kareena Kapoor Khan said she was offered many shows but had to turn them down as they required long working hours.
MUMBAI: Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is being touted as the highest paid female star on TV, says she deserves what she is being paid for her debut on the small screen.
Kareena will be one of judges on reality show "Dance India Dance" and there were reports that the 38-year-old actor's pay is the highest for any female actor's stint on TV.
"The pay package has to be a good amount because you put in a lot of hardwork on TV. If a male judge is getting so much, a female judge can also.
"It is the first time ever that any mainstream actress has forayed into TV, a dance reality show, at this point in her career. I've got what I completely deserve and for the hours that I will put in," she said in a group interview here.
The actor said before the TV reality series, she was offered many shows but had to turn them down as they required long working hours.
"TV has very long hours of timing, 12-14 hours and I don't work more than 8 hours after Taimur's birth. I'm a working mother and I have to be home with him. I like to be at home before he eats his dinner.
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"That's the time I don't want to be with anyone other than him and my family. That was the only hurdle we had to cross with 'Dance India Dance' because they had to shoot for 12 hours. We are balancing it out."
She will be judging the show along with choreographer Bosco Martis and rapper Raftaar.
Kareena Kapoor Khan says she don't work more than 8 hours after Taimur's birth. On the big screen, Kareena will be seen in Karan Johar's historical drama "Takht" and Irrfan Khan starrer "Angrezi Medium" and the actor says she's looking forward to both.
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"'Takht' is going to start in December and 'Angrezi Medium' will start in July. I'm excited to be working with Irrfan. It was the box that needed to be ticked. I've worked with Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Saif, all of them but it's just a different world to work with Irrfan.
"It's an exciting time for me to balance my personal life. I've always tried to do that. I'm known for standing on one leg so I'm going to continue to do that."
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"Dance India Dance: Battle of the Champions" will premiere on June 22.
Like every year, Forbes World's Billionaire list highlighted some obvious names, and brought in some surprises.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos topped the global list, and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani ranked 13th making him the wealthiest Indian.
With 55 fewer billionaires from the previous year, the ultra-rich make a total net worth of $8.7 trillion ($400 million lower last year), Forbes reported.
Here's a look at who made it to the Forbes rich list this year.
Like every year, Forbes World's Billionaire list highlighted some obvious names, and brought in some surprises.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos topped the global list, and Reliance Industries Chairman ..
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The Forbes list reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (L) rules the world with a net worth of 131 billion that increased $19 billion from last year.
At the second spot, net worth of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates was reported at $96.5 billion, up from 90 billion last year. The money gap between the two has widened substantially.
The Forbes list reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (L) rules the world with a net worth of 131 billion that increased $19 billion from last year.
At the second spot, net worth of Microsoft co-f..
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Followed by Bezos and Gates, the 88-year-old investment guru and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett (L) became the third wealthiest man in the world. The magazine reported that Buffett's fortune slipped by $1.5 billion to $82.5 billion.
French luxury brand LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault held on to fourth place with net worth of $76 billion, up $4 billion from the previous year.
Followed by Bezos and Gates, the 88-year-old investment guru and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett (L) became the third wealthiest man in the world. The magazine reported that Buffett's fortune s..
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RIL head Mukesh Ambani (L), who ranks 13th on the Forbes global list, leads the 106 Indian billionaires. The industrialist's wealth increased from $40.1 billion in 2018 to $50 billion in 2019. His rank jumped six positions.
Businessman brother and chairman of Reliance Group, Anil Ambani, ranks 1349 and has a net worth of $1.8 billion. According to Bloomberg data, Ambani Jr's worth plunged 26% since January and he lost around $408 million of wealth this year after his telecom venture Reliance Communications filed for bankruptcy.
RIL head Mukesh Ambani (L), who ranks 13th on the Forbes global list, leads the 106 Indian billionaires. The industrialist's wealth increased from $40.1 billion in 2018 to $50 billion in 2019. His ra..
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Forbes magazine named Kylie Jenner both the world's youngest billionaire and the youngest 'self-made' billionaire of all time, thanks to her flourishing three-year-old cosmetics company Kylie Cosmetics. With endorsements and TV appearances, Jenner has touched the billionaire-mark and her fortune is estimated at around $1 billion.
The richest Indian woman - Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - holds the 617th position with a net worth of $3.4 billion.
Forbes magazine named Kylie Jenner both the world's youngest billionaire and the youngest 'self-made' billionaire of all time, thanks to her flourishing three-year-old cosmetics company Kylie Cosmeti..
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg fell three spots from fifth to eighth position. After losing $9 billion in personal wealth, his current net worth stands at $63.8 billion.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg fell three spots from fifth to eighth position. After losing $9 billion in personal wealth, his current net worth stands at $63.8 billion.
After India's richest Ambani at the 13th spot, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji (L) held the 36th position with a net worth of $22.6 billion. HCL co-founder Shiv Nadar (C) and ArcelorMittal CEO Lakshmi Mittal were ranked at 82nd and 91st place, respectively. Nadar has a fortune of $14.4 billion and Mittal's wealth is at $14.1 billion.
After India's richest Ambani at the 13th spot, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji (L) held the 36th position with a net worth of $22.6 billion. HCL co-founder Shiv Nadar (C) and ArcelorMittal CEO Lakshmi Mit..
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The list of Indian billionaires includes Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla (L) at 122th spot, Adani Group Chairman and founder Gautam Adani (C) at 167th position, and Bharti Airtel head Sunil Mittal at 244th place.
The list of Indian billionaires includes Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla (L) at 122th spot, Adani Group Chairman and founder Gautam Adani (C) at 167th position, and Bharti Airtel hea..
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At 365th place, consumer goods giant Patanjali Ayurveda's co-founder Acharya Balkrishna (C) made it to the Forbes list with a net worth of $4.8 billion. Piramal Entreprises Chair Ajay Piramal was at 436th place and Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy ranked 962nd.
At 365th place, consumer goods giant Patanjali Ayurveda's co-founder Acharya Balkrishna (C) made it to the Forbes list with a net worth of $4.8 billion. Piramal Entreprises Chair Ajay Piramal was at ..
