Did You Know Salman Khan Who Charges Crores Was Paid Just Rs 750 For His First AD Shoot?

Salman Khan is the talk of the town right now. With his upcoming release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the actor has been making news for one reason or another. Salman Khan will return to the big screen after a two-year sabbatical with the much-anticipated ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. Prior to the film's release, the directors worked to stimulate interest in the film by releasing songs, behind-the-scenes films, posters, and, finally, the trailer.

Recently, reports about his pay for the film became viral. The actor who costs a ten-figure fee for a single film also charges crores for an advertisement. Khan began his career in advertising, and you may have seen him in vintage campaigns from the 1980s. A Coca-Cola commercial featuring him and Tiger Shroff's mother, Ayesha Shroff, frequently gets viral on the internet.

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This commercial, which aired in 1983, shows the Tiger actor drinking Campa Cola, a popular soft drink at the time. However, in an interview, the actor revealed his pay for working on the ad.

Salman Khan stated in an interview that he was paid Rs 750 for the Campa - Cola advertisement. His first salary, though, was Rs 75, which he received as a background dancer for an event. After the Cola advertisement, he raised his price to 1500 Rs, which was a lot back then. He earned the same amount for a long period before signing with Maine Pyaar Kiya for 31,000 (31K).

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But, gradually, the actor rose through the ranks to become one of the country's highest-paid performers. When it comes to commercials, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan actor charges on a per-day basis. According to Siasat Daily, Khan costs between Rs 4 and Rs 10 crore for an advertisement, depending on the work, shot, and brand. He currently charges the same fee for all of the products he represents. There's a reason he's known as the Sultan of Bollywood; this is one of the highest fees an actor is currently commanding.

‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’

Salman Khan's 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film 'Veeram,' which portrayed the story of a guy whose four younger brothers desire him to marry so that they, too, can settle down. Jassie Gill, Venkatesh Daggubati, Shehnaaz Gill, Raghav Juyal, Palak Tiwari, and Siddharth Nigam also appear in the film. The film will be released in theatres on April 21, 2023, during the Eid celebration.