Bollywood has consistently, on occasions came out with biopics of reknown people going from famous people to cricketers. Yet, it is a big deal for an individual to even think of showing their life openly. So the producers of biopics certainly owe them a pay, whether in cash or kinds. The degree of pay they get depends totally on the person whose biopic is being made.
Underneath we have gathered a rundown of actors who have shared their biographies and this is the pay they requested.
1. Laxmi Agarwal for Chhapaak
The acid attack assault victim Laxmi Agarwal, who was played on screen by Deepika in Chhapaak was paid Rs. 13 Lakh for the movie.
2. Nephew of Paan Singh Tomar for Paan Singh Tomar
It is said that the nephew of Paan Singh Tomar was paid Rs. 15 lakh as eminence for the movie in which Irrfan Khan assumed the character of Paan Singh.
3. Sachin Tendulkar for Sachin: A Billion Dreams
The all time cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar charged around Rs. 40 crores for the film made on his life.
4. Prakash Amte
The eminent social worker didn’t acknowledge any cash for sharing his life story to the world in the film Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero. Yet, he got donations for his ashram as a consideration.
5. Mary Kom for Mary Kom
Manipur boxing champion Mary Kom was given a check of Rs. 25 lakhs for telling her life story to the world through cinema.
6. Sanjay Dutt for Sanju
The actor got ₹ 9-10 crores, and additionally a part of the movie profits on the box office.
7. Mohammad Azharuddin for Azhar
The veteran cricketer and legislator didn’t charge anything for the biopic made on his life. This was mainly because the movie proved to be medium in white washing his image of a match fixer created in audiences minds.
8. Milkha Singh for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
The flying Sikh acknowledged Rs. 1 crore for recounting his story to the world. This role was played by Farhan Akhtar
9. Mahavir Singh Phogat for Dangal
The wrester got Rs. 80 Lakhs for sharing his life to the world. The role was played by Amir Khan.
10. Mahendra Singh Dhoni for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
The cricketer charged Rs. 45 crores for the movie-production rights for his story and his role was played by Late Sushant Singh Rajput who did an unprecedented job in the film.
