Bodyguards are like shadows of Bollywood celebrities; they have proven their loyalty in every way possible.
Have you guys ever wondered how much do they get paid to protect them? Believe it or not, it will definitely blow your mind.
1. Salman Khan’s Bodyguard- Shera
Gurmeet Singh Jolly aka Shera needs no introduction. He’s been with Salman Khan for more than 27 years now. He addresses the superstar as ‘Maalik’. According to a media report, Shera gets paid around Rs 2 crores a year.
2. Shah Rukh Khan’s Bodyguard- Ravi Singh
Well, it is said that SRK’s bodyguard Ravi Singh is apparently the highest paid bodyguard in Bollywood. If reports are believed to be true, Ravi’s annual income is approximately Rs 2.7 crores. Yes, you heard this right!
3. Anushka Sharma’s Bodyguard- Sonu
Anushka Sharma’s bodyguard Prakash Singh aka Sonu is like a family to the actress and celebrates his birthday every year. Sonu has reportedly been associated with Anushka even before she met Virat and now, Sonu also guards Virat during his public appearances. As per a Zoom report, Sonu’s annual paycheque is approximately Rs 1.2 crores.
4. Aamir Khan’s Bodyguard- Yuvraj Ghorpade
You can often Aamir Khan’s personal bodyguard Yuvraj Ghorpade around the actor. He had once said in an interview, “I am the bodyguard for Aamir Khan and many of my friends are envious of the fact that I roam with such a big celebrity all the time.” As per a Times Now report, Yuvraj’s annual income is around Rs 2 crores.
5. Akshay Kumar’s Bodyguard- Shreysay Thele
Akshay Kumar’s bodyguard Shreysay Thele makes sure nobody can touch the actor while he is out there in public. Well, if this media report is to be believed, Shreysay takes home a heft cheque of Rs 1.2 crores a year. Reportedly, he also protects Akshay’s son Aarav.
6. Deepika Padukone’s Bodyguard- Jalal
Deepika Padukone considers her bodyguard Jalal as her Rakhi brother. As TOI reported, the annual salary of Jalal in 2017 was Rs 80 lakh per year. He has been guarding DP for several years now.
7. Amitabh Bachchan’s Bodyguard- Jitendra Shinde
While Jitendra Shinde has his own security agency, he himself took the responsibility to protect Big B. According to reports, he reportedly gets paid around Rs 1.5 crores a year.