Not just a star! What makes Salman Khan a money machine
Bollywood’s original Rs 100-crore star turns 53 today.
By ET Online | Updated:
He is Bollywood’s original Rs 100-crore star, brings crowds to the theatres like no one in the industry, and sets the cash registers ringing. Salman Khan, who turns 53 today, is the richest Indian celebrity in 2018, according to Forbes.
And it’s not just the actors that he has left behind, but also Indian skipper Virat Kohli who follows at number 2; to put that into perspective – Khan’s stardom is bigger even for a nation that is obsessed with cricket.
But it’s not the first time that the ‘Dabangg’ actor has topped the list; rather it’s his third consecutive year on top. This year, the star performer’s earnings are pegged at Rs 253.25 crore, according to Forbes.
While the commercial success of his movies ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ and ‘Race 3’ have cemented his place in the top spot, it’s also endorsements - his TV shows, and production house - that make him a money machine. Bhai – as he is fondly called by fans – also joined George Clooney on Forbes’ world's top 10 highest-paid actors list.
Khan knows his mass appeal; take for example ‘Bigg Boss’ - the reality TV show that he has been hosting since 2010. If reports are to be believed, the actor’s fee has gone up from Rs 2.5 crore per episode to Rs. 12-14 crore per episode over the years. He also has another show ‘Dus Ka Dum’ in his kitty.
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Salman Khan, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (R) rides bicycle at the conclusion of MTB Arunachal Hornbill's Flight 2018, in Mechuka. And then, there are the businesses, Being Human – the fashion accessories and apparel brand, his production house Salman Khan Films, and a television production company Salman Khan TV. The actor even has a minority stake in Yatra.com.
Add to all this, his advertisement deals that range from Dixcy Scott to Parle Agro’s Appy Fizz, and Khan is the ideal recipe for building that bank balance.
There's a certain charm to the actor that keeps him going, it’s despite his bad boy history that he manages to channel a Robin Hood image, and his stardom only seems to be increasing.
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Salman, SRK, Raveena: When Bollywood Got Into Trouble With The Law
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A-listers have, time and again, found themselves involved in notorious acts, brazen scuffles and criminal cases.
From Salman Khan to Raveena Tandon to Sanjay Dutt, a number of celebrities, over the years, have hit the headlines for defying laws.
Let's take a look at these B-Town celebs who found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
A-listers have, time and again, found themselves involved in notorious acts, brazen scuffles and criminal cases.From Salman Khan to Raveena Tandon to Sanjay Dutt, a number of celebrities, over the ye..
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Bollywood's bad boy courted controversy last year when he had 2 FIRs slapped against him for using the word "bhangi" on a public platform. However, the 'Dabangg' actor is no stranger to controversy.
In 1998, two separate cases were registered against Khan under Section 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act after he allegedly poached three chinkaras - two in Bhawad village, and one in Mathania (Ghoda Farm) during the shooting of the film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. Along with him, Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Dushyant Singh were also named in the case.
The same year, in October, he was charged with possessing an unlicensed 0.22 rifle and a 0.32 revolver and using them to poach two black bucks at Jodhpur's Kankani village.
In September 2002, the 'Sultan' star was accused of running his car over a group of people sleeping on a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai's Bandra locality.
Bollywood's bad boy courted controversy last year when he had 2 FIRs slapped against him for using the word "bhangi" on a public platform. However, the 'Dabangg' actor is no stranger to controversy. ..
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Shilpa Shetty-Kundra found herself in a sticky spot for making a disparaging remark and hurting the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community. An FIR was filed against the actor-turned-entrepreneur for her quote in an interview, "I look like a bhangi". The FIR against her alleged that she was encouraging and spreading ill-feeling among the entire society. Later the actress has posted an apology on Twitter, too.
Shilpa Shetty-Kundra found herself in a sticky spot for making a disparaging remark and hurting the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community. An FIR was filed against the actor-turned-entrepreneur..
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Earlier this year in March, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was accused of spying on his estranged wife and acquiring her call detail records (CDR).
Earlier this year in March, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was accused of spying on his estranged wife and acquiring her call detail records (CDR).
Shah Rukh Khan was booked for allegedly 'rioting' and 'damaging' railway property during the promotion of his film 'Raees' at Kota Railway station.
In 2002, he was caught on camera misbehaving with the Mumbai Cricket Association officials and manhandling a security personnel at the Wankhede Stadium.
Shah Rukh Khan was booked for allegedly 'rioting' and 'damaging' railway property during the promotion of his film 'Raees' at Kota Railway station.In 2002, he was caught on camera misbehaving with th..
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Earlier this year, the Lingaraj Temple authorities in Bhubaneswar, filed a complaint against the actress, accusing her of shooting for an advertisement in the 'no-camera zone' inside the temple premises.
Earlier this year, the Lingaraj Temple authorities in Bhubaneswar, filed a complaint against the actress, accusing her of shooting for an advertisement in the 'no-camera zone' inside the temple premi..
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Govinda was charged with slapping a visitor on the sets of his film 'Money Hai Toh Honey Hai.' The 2008-slapping case was closed by the Supreme Court in 2017.
Govinda was charged with slapping a visitor on the sets of his film 'Money Hai Toh Honey Hai.' The 2008-slapping case was closed by the Supreme Court in 2017.
Another "Bhai" of Bollywood Sanjay Dutt virtually created history by becoming the first major film personality to be convicted and also one to complete his full jail sentence.
Despite many controversies, he finally walked out of Yerawada Central Jail, Pune in February 2016, with the halo of his larger-than-life hero image still intact.
Dutt was sentenced to five years by the Supreme Court for illegal possession of weapons after the bloody Mumbai communal carnage of Decemebr 1992-Januarry 1993 and its fallout in the form of the March 12, 1993 serial bomb blasts, India's biggest terror strike till date which left 257 dead.
Another "Bhai" of Bollywood Sanjay Dutt virtually created history by becoming the first major film personality to be convicted and also one to complete his full jail sentence.
Despite many controver..
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