SRK To Salman Khan, Here’s How Much Bollywood Celebs Pay Their Bodyguards

Bollywood stars have the craziest work life. One moment they are appearing for their friend’s wedding, the next they are off to a project in Spain. Ever wondered how they maintain their safety through this all? The answer is simple—celebrity bodyguards. Most Bollywood stars have bodyguards dedicated to them but the big question remains how much do they charge? I have the answer! Scroll down for the deets of Bollywood bodyguards and their salaries:

Salman Khan’s Bodyguard—Shera

Salman Khan’s bodyguard Gurmeet Singh Jolly, better known as Shera has been working with him for over decades. According to the reports, Shera gets paid Rs 2 crore per year. Salman is extremely fond of him and they share a wholesome bond. 

Shah Rukh Khan’s Bodyguard—Ravi Singh

SRK’s bodyguard Ravi Singh has been taking care of the actor’s security for over a decade now. He is the head of security and his salary is around Rs 3 crore per year. Apart from SRK, Ravi also provides security to his children Aryan, Suhana and AbRam Khan.

Aamir Khan’s Bodyguard—Yuvraj Ghorpade

Aamir Khan’s bodyguard Yuvraj Ghorpade has been securing the actor for almost 15 years. In a 2011 interview, he spoke about his journey and said, “The future was dark for me as I was doing odd jobs for survival until I got into security years ago. Today, I am the bodyguard for (the actor-producer-director) Aamir Khan and many of my friends are envious of the fact that I roam with such a big celebrity all the time”. He takes homes over Rs 2 crore per annum.

Akshay Kumar’s Bodyguard—Shreysay Thele

Akshay Kumar’s bodyguard Shreysay Thele handles security for him. He also acts as the bodyguard of Akshay’s wife Twinkle Khanna, and their son Aarav. Reportedly, he takes home Rs 1.2 crore for a year. 

Deepika Padukone’s Bodyguard—Jalal

Deepika Padukone has a special bond with her bodyguard Jalal. The actress even ties a rakhi to him on Raksha Bandhan. Media reports suggest that Jalal’s salary is somewhere between 80 lakhs to Rs 1.2 crore annually. 

Amitabh Bachchan’s Bodyguard—Jitendra Shinde

Amitabh Bachchan’s bodyguard Jitendra Shinde is often snapped with the superstar. Apparently, the guard owns a security agency too. His annual salary is Rs 1.5 crore.

Hrithik Roshan’s Bodyguard—Mayur Shettigar 

Mayur Shettigar has been working for Hrithik Roshan for ages now. In an interview with a digital platform, he spoke about his experience of working with Hrithik. He said, “Hrithik Roshan has always done well for me and I am sure with him things for me will only be better. And hopefully, I will continue to be with him till the end of my career.” He makes Rs 1.2 crore per year.

Being a bodyguard to stars is a stressful job. Good that these bodyguards have salaries that make it worth it!

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