Bollywood's Highest Paid Actress : Aishwarya Rai

Bollywood's Highest Paid Actress : Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been signed for a whopping Rs 4 crores for Shankar's Robot. And this is no April Fool's joke, we are playing. Yes, you are reading it correct...Its for her role as female lead opposite south superstar Rajnikant in that has won Ash the award for being the highest paid actress. 

An industry insider informs us that Aishwaya demanded 6 crores after assessing the scale of this film. Apparently in south, actors earn in crores but when it comes to actresses, they pay less. It is a known fact that their known and popular actresses have had to settle for less than a crore.  

After her marriage Aishwarya has become very selective about her films. Moreover the success of her last film Guru has made her increase her price. A source close to Bachchans said "Aishwarya was adamant on 6 crores. She did not sign the film till the filmmaker agreed on her quoted amount.