Salman Khan is a superstar now who enjoys a luxurious life. He is among the highest-paid stars of Bollywood, with most of his films breaking records at the box office. But did you know that Salman Khan got paid Rs 75 as his first salary? In an old interview, the Dabangg Khan had revealed his salary graph. He had shared that the first pay he received was as a dancer. Then he also revealed the payment he received for his first blockbuster film Maine Pyar Kiya.
In an interview with news agency PTI, Salman Khan was quoted saying, "My first salary was, I think, about Rs 75. I was dancing behind in some show in the Taj hotel. One of my friends was dancing there so he took me (and I did it) just for fun", further adding, "Then it went up to Rs 750 for Campa Cola (a soft drink brand) and then it was Rs 1,500 for the longest time. Then I got paid Rs 31,000 for Maine Pyar Kiya, which was then increased to Rs 75,000 later."
Well, it is always interesting to know about a famous celebrity's first paycheck right?
Salman Khan will next be seen in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. The film which is ready to release will hit the theatres during Eid. It was supposed to get a digital release, however, film distributors penned a letter to Salman Khan requesting to not opt for a digital release. Keeping in mind their request, Salman decided to release the film in theatres. (Also Read: Salman Khan Gets Clicked While Walking On The Sets Of Antim: The Final Truth; Die-Hard Fans Believe ‘Turban Suits Him So Much’)
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