Bollywood celebrities are big-time influencers on social media platforms, especially ones like Instagram. They have tens of millions of followers whom they keep entertaining with their posts and pictures. But unlike our posting, these stars do not just post to show off their latest trip pics or what they ate or what they did, they also do it to earn money. Yes, these stars are paid huge sums to post on Instagram and it might even shock you.
Priyanka Chopra – Rs. 1.87 crores
PeeCee topped the “Richest on Instagram” list by Forbes with around 49 million followers on the platform. The actress charges a whopping amount of Rs. 1.87 crores per sponsored post.
Virat Kohli – Rs. 1.35 crores
Being one of the only two Indian celebrities in Hopper HQ’s Instagram rich list, the sports icon has 48.6 million followers on Instagram. As an ideal promoter for not just fashion and lifestyle products but also sports and fitness brands, Virat Kohli charges Rs. 1.35 crores per upload.
Alia Bhatt – Rs. 1 crore
Alia Bhatt had more than 42 million followers on her Instagram profile. According to reports, she charges Rs. 1 crore per sponsored post.
Shahrukh Khan – Rs. 80 lakhs to 1 crore
Shahrukh Khan is one of highest-paid actors of the Bollywood industry and has more than 20 million followers on his Instagram handle. The actor apparently charges around Rs. 80 lakhs to a crore for each brand post.
Shahid Kapoor – Rs. 20 to 30 lakhs
Shahid Kapoor has been referred as one of the most attractive Indian celebrities which only proves as a bonus to appeal to the residents of Instagram. With 24 million followers, the actor is known to charge Rs. 20 to 30 lakhs per sponsored Insta-post.