Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif: Here’s how much Bollywood actresses charge per item number

Item numbers in cinema play a pivotal role in terms of the aesthetic experience they offer. These peppy dance numbers starring Bollywood actresses sometimes turn out to be a huge attraction for the viewers. While usually many people believe it’s a normal dance routine, it requires an insane amount of dedication, good choreography and stellar performance. Actresses such as Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Malaika Arora, Nora Fatehi, and many others have taken the item numbers to a whole new level with their sizzling dance moves. But do you know, how much these Bollywood actresses charge per item number? Well, let’s take a look at it!

Bollywood actresses charge per item number:

1. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone has been able to leave an indelible imprint on the minds of her fans with her terrific performances in films. Deepika’s sultry dance moves in the item number Lovely for her 2014 film, Happy New Year, left her fans gasping for breathing as she stunned the netizens with her kick-ass moves impressed everyone when the song from Shah Rukh Khan co-starrer was released.

2. Katrina Kaif

While Karan Johar’s Agneepath starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead role was lauded by the audience and the critics alike, it is Katrina Kaif’s song number, Chikni Chameli in the film that was cherry on the top.  As per reports, she didn’t charge any money for doing the song and it was because of her bonding with Karan Johar.

3. Priyanka Chopra

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, released in 2013 was a magnanimous hit at the box-office. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone played the lead couple in the romantic drama. Priyanka Chopra did an alluring number titled Ram Chahe Leela, which was a chartbuster. Apparently, the actress is said to have charged around Rs. 6 crores for that single song. Looks like it was worth it as it was not an easy job to pull off such a difficult song with so much ease.

4. Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone featured in the scintillating song from Raees and back when the song was released she sets the stage ablaze. The song showcased some breathtaking moves by Sunny. It also featured her intense chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan. Reportedly, she charged a whopping fee of Rs 3 crore for dancing in an item song.

5. Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Salman Khan starrer Fevicol Se is an item number from Salman’s action drama blockbuster, Dabangg 2 that is still remembered by the audience. Bebo had surprised everyone with her sizzling performance in the song. However,  the actress did not charge a penny for the iconic song.

6. Nora Fatehi

Nora Fatehi, who is known for her chartbuster numbers like Dilbar, Kusu Kusu, Kamariya, Ek Toh Kum Zindagani, charges a huge amount for a song in a film. Reportedly, she charges Rs. 50 lakh for leading a special track in any film, according to an abplive.com report.

7. Malaika Arora

Malaika started off her career with modelling and dancing and went on to work in multiple Bollywood item songs. She got her first break-in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dil Se with chartbuster Chaiya Chaiya, which became an instant hit. Since then she has worked in chartbusters like Munni Badnaam Hui, Gur Naal Ishq Mitha, etc. Reportedly, she had charged a whopping sum of Rs. 2 crores for her single song in the film Dabangg.

8. Chitrangada Singh

In 2015, Chitrangada performed in a popular item song titled Aao Raja for the film, Gabbar Is Back. The song have became an instant hit. The sultry number is mixed with shots of Akshay Kumar’s actions sequences. The actress reportedly charged around Rs 60 lakhs for the dance number.

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