Before Becoming King Of Bollywood, Here’s How Much Shah Rukh Khan Earned For His Debut Film

Shah Rukh Khan is now regarded as one of the most renowned and significant actors in the world, yet his journey to stardom was paved with doubt, rejection, and tenacity. Before he rose to prominence as the King of Bollywood, he was just another aspirational outsider attempting to succeed in Mumbai. Following his success on television, Shah Rukh Khan made his big debut in 1992 with Raj Kanwar's Deewana.

Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his portrayal in the love drama Deewana, which went on to become the second-highest-grossing movie of the year. The 192 movie also starred Divya Bharti, Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri in significant roles.

How Much Did Shah Rukh Khan Earn For His 1st Film?

Shah Rukh Khan, who was only 26 at the time, received an acting fee of Rs 1.5 lakh and a signing sum of Rs 11,000 for Deewana. The success of the movie signalled the start of his ascent to fame as Bollywood's Badshah.

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Hema Malini recognised potential in Shah Rukh's energy and on-screen persona and chose to cast him, producer Vivek Vaswani disclosed in an interesting interview with Radio Nasha, Shah Rukh's lifelong friend and early mentor. For the part, she gave him Rs 50,000, which is a modest but important amount for the struggling rookie.

For those who are unaware, Dil Aashna Hai was the real start of a cinematic journey that would transform an ambitious Delhi lad into the world-renowned figure now known as King Khan, even though Deewana was Shah Rukh Khan's first released picture.

With a salary per film that can range from Rs 150 to Rs 250 crore, Shah Rukh Khan is currently one of the highest-paid performers in the world.

Shah Rukh Khan's Net Worth At 60

The Hurun India Rich List 2025 valued Shah Rukh Khan's net worth at an astounding $1.4 billion (Rs 12,490 crore), making him the first Indian star to become a billionaire.

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly has a net worth of Rs 12490 crore, which is more than that of several international celebrities, such as Selena Gomez ($720 million), comedian Jerry Seinfeld ($1.2 billion), former California governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger ($1.2 billion), and pop sensation Taylor Swift ($1.3 billion).