SRK to Deepika Padukone: Top eight Bollywood bodygaurds and their whooping paychecks

Shah Rukh Khan’s bodyguard, Ravi Singh, tops the list with an impressive $325,000 annual salary.

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The salaries of Bollywood's top stars' bodyguards have been revealed, showcasing just how much these celebrities pay to ensure their safety.

From Shah Rukh Khan to Amir Khan, these stars' bodyguards earn impressive salaries in return for guarding some of the world’s most famous faces.

At the top of the list is Shah Rukh Khan’s bodyguard, Ravi Singh, who earns a staggering ₹2.7 crore ($325,000) annually for his services.

Singh has been guarding the "King of Bollywood" for over a decade, ensuring his safety at all public appearances and events.

Following closely behind is Salman Khan’s bodyguard, Shera, who has worked with the superstar for more than 15 years.

Shera’s salary comes in at ₹2 crore ($240,000) annually, and he is one of the most well-known bodyguards in Bollywood, even making cameo appearances in some of Khan’s films.

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan pays his long-time bodyguard, Jitendra Shinde, ₹1.5 crore ($180,000) annually. Shinde is also the owner of a security firm, adding to his prominence in the industry.

Hrithik Roshan’s bodyguard, Mayur Shettygar, earns ₹2.1 crore ($253,000) annually, while Amir Khan pays his bodyguard, Yuvraj Ghorpade, ₹2 crore ($240,000) per year. Both Roshan and Khan ensure top-level security at all times, reflecting the importance they place on their bodyguards' services.

Akshay Kumar’s bodyguard, Shreyaas, is paid ₹2.1 crore ($253,000) annually. Shreyaas not only protects Kumar but also guards the actor’s son, making his role even more vital.

On the lower end of the list, Deepika Padukone’s bodyguard, Jalal, earns between ₹80 lakh ($97,000) and ₹1.2 crore ($145,000) annually, making him one of the lesser-paid bodyguards among Bollywood’s top stars, though still receiving a substantial amount.

These figures reveal the significant financial investment Bollywood’s elite make in their security teams.

Bodyguards like Ravi Singh and Shera have become almost as iconic as the stars they protect, earning large sums while ensuring the safety of some of India’s most prominent celebrities.