As 2017 comes to a close, the much-awaited list of Forbes India’s top 10 celebrities in finally out.Bollywood stars make a lot of money not only with their films but also with brand endorsements and public appearances.It’s time to look who minted the maximum fortune in 2017.
#10 Ranveer Singh (62.63 Crores)
Though Ranveer Singh is facing a lot of controversy over his upcoming film, ‘Padmavati’ it has not stopped him from making to the top 10 highest celebrity earners in India in 2017.Ranveer has not been seen on the big screen this year but he has cashed in his endorsement value quite well.
#9 Hrithik Roshan (63.12 Crores)
Hrithik Roshan has had a tough 2017 on a personal level. His ugly war of words with Kangana Ranaut made huge headlines. But, this does not mean he got down on the financial front. With ‘Kaabil’ having a good run at the box office, the second sexiest man in Asia, Hrithik Roshan made approx 63 crores in 2017.
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#8 M.S Dhoni (63.77 Crores)
Former India Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made it to the list yet again.Even after giving his captaincy to Virat Kohli, Dhoni’s brand value remains intact! With several endorsements, he is one among the only 3 sportsmen to make it to the list.
#7 Priyanka Chopra (68 Crore)
Priyanka Chopra seems to have found love with Hollywood. The Desi Girl was seen a lot in pardesi avatar this year. From acting in Baywatch with Dwayne Johnson to playing an FBI agent in Quantico, Priyanka had a busy 2017 and that certainly reflects on her paychecks.
#6 Aamir Khan (68.75 Crore)
Mr.Perfectionist of Bollywood Aamir Khan had no releases this year.But being among the big Khans of Bollywood is enough to figure out his market value. His last movie Dangal proved to be a big commercial success and his upcoming film Thugs of Hindostan will only ensure that he scales up in the 2018 rankings.
#5 Sachin Tendulkar (82.5 Crore)
‘God of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar occupies the 5th spot on the Top 10 celebrities list 2017. After Retiring from the game Sachin has made a number of investments that have ensured that he is one of the most marketable athletes in India even 4 years after retiring from International Cricket.
#4 Akshay Kumar (98.25 Crore)
If there is one person who can give a serious competition to the three khans of Bollywood, then it has to be Akshay Kumar.While other actors barely complete one movie in a year, Akshay is setting some high standards averaging at least 3 movies every year for the past 3 years running all of which have been huge box office hits! No surprises he gets the fourth spot.
#3 Virat Kohli (100.72 Crore)
The Lady luck has certainly played a huge role in Virat Kohli’s life.One of the most eligible bachelors of the country, Virat Kohli finally got hitched with girlfriend Anushka Sharma this year. From smashing countless records to becoming India’s full-time captain, 2017 has probably been the best year of his career. His earnings depict a similar story as not only did he make a century on the field, but in his bank statements too!
#2 Shah Rukh Khan (170.5 Crore)
How can you possibly think this list could be complete without the Badshah of Bollywood? His movies may not have done very well in theatres this year, but there can be no question about his brand value. Having a lot of business investments and endorsements to club with an IPL Team, Shah Rukh Khan is still one of the biggest star ever, if not the biggest! Not to forget, he is the second richest actor in the world.
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#1 Salman Khan (232.83 Crore)
No Surprises here. Salman Khan aka ‘Bhai’ tops the chart for the Forbes Top 10 celebrities list 2017. With the recent success of Tiger Zinda Hai, Salman’s brand value will only go higher next year. Salman presently also hosts popular reality show Big Boss for which he is rumored to be charging almost 10 crores per episode! No wonder why he is the #1 Khan of Bollywood right now.
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