Sholay cast fees: Dharmendra earned Rs 1,50,000, while Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan got only…

Ever wondered how much the Sholay star cast was paid for their brilliant performances in the movie? Here's everything you need to know!

Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences across generations. This epic film featured iconic stars such as Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, who delivered unforgettable performances that left a lasting impression on the audience. Ever wondered how much the star cast was paid for their roles in the movie? You will be amazed to known their paychecks earned from one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Dharmendra to AK Hangal, Here’s how much Sholay star cast was paid

Made in a budget of Rs 3 crore, Dharmendra was paid Rs 1,50,000 for his role while Sanjeev Kumar got Rs 1,25,000. Even though Amitabh was the second lead, the actor was paid less than Sanjeev Kumar. As per reports, Amitabh earned Rs 1 lakh from the film.

Hema Malini, who portrayed Basanti, was paid Rs 75,000 for her role. Amjad Khan, who made a striking debut with Gabbar Singh, earned Rs 50,000 for his first film. Meanwhile, Jaya Bachchan who played Radha, received just Rs 35,000, making her the lowest-paid actor among the primary cast.

According to reports, Mac Mohan who played the role of Sambha got Rs 12,000 acting fees, while Viju Khote who played Kaalia got Rs 10,000 and AK Hangal, who played Imam Saab received only Rs 8,000 for his role.

Other actors who appeared in Sholay include Leela Mishra, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Alankar Joshi, Major Anand and others. Produced by NH Studioz and Sippy Films, Sholay became one of the highest-grossing films at the box office. It received widespread acclaim for its direction, stellar performances, and numerous other elements.