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In 1980s, ahead of his Bollywood debut, Salman Khan earned Rs 75 as his first paycheck

Times of India - Entertainment · 26 August 2026 at 9:00 am

In 1980s, ahead of his Bollywood debut, Salman Khan earned Rs 75 as his first paycheck

Salman Khan's journey in the film industry began with a humble salary of Rs 75 before he made his mark as an actor.

His career took off with the film, Maine Pyar Kiya, for which he earned Rs 31,000.

Since then, his films have collectively generated billions, positioning him to now demand Rs 100 crore per film and Rs 250 crore for his role in Bigg Boss.

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In 1980s, ahead of his Bollywood debut, Salman Khan earned Rs 75 as his first paycheck

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