Bollywood celebrities, in addition to doing movies, also engage in diverse business ventures, contributing significantly to their income. Consequently, they are among the highest taxpayers in the country. While male actors dominate tax contributions, there is one female actor who stands out among her peers.Deepika Padukone is making the headlines and this time around, it was her taxes.
The actress is reportedly the highest tax paying actress in Bollywood. Deepika, who has had a successful year so far with the blockbuster success of Pathaan and her beauty brand 82 degree E catching everyone’s attention, is reportedly consistently paying the most taxes among her female peers in India.
According to multiple reports, including Live Mint, Deepika Padukone paid Rs 10 crore in 2016-2017 and has reportedly been paying similar estimated amounts in the following years. Her ranking was backed by the stats last year. It was reported that Deepika was the only female actor in the list of highest tax-paying individuals last year.
According to Forbes India, Deepika earns the most income from endorsements. Several media reports have claimed that Deepika’s net worth is approximately Rs 500 crore. If true, this makes her the second richest female celebs in India. Priyanka Chopra takes the top spot with a reported net worth of Rs 620 crore.