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Deol's Rs 60 Cr Salary Dwarfs Co-stars in Batwara 1947
14 Aug
Summary
- Sunny Deol reportedly earned Rs 60 crore for Batwara 1947.
- Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi's salaries were Rs 10 crore and Rs 3 crore.
- The film's reported budget is Rs 120 crore, with Deol taking half.
The upcoming period drama 'Batwara 1947' is generating considerable attention, not only for its narrative of India's partition but also for the substantial salaries reportedly paid to its star cast. Sunny Deol, who plays a pivotal role, is rumored to have received a massive Rs 60 crore for his performance.
This reported fee constitutes 50% of the film's estimated Rs 120 crore budget. Deol's significant remuneration comes in the wake of his successful past performances, notably in 'Gadar 2'.
His co-stars' reported earnings present a stark contrast. Preity Zinta, making her comeback, is said to have been paid Rs 10 crore, while veteran actress Shabana Azmi reportedly earned Rs 3 crore for her role in the partition narrative.
Other cast members, including Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, and Abhimanyu Singh, are also reported to have received substantial paychecks, ranging from Rs 7 crore for Fazal to Rs 2 crore each for Karan Deol and Abhimanyu Singh. These figures are based on unverified rumors.
