Passion Over Profit: 10 Bollywood Stars Who Worked for Free

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan, who appeared in the 2003 movie Road to Ladakh, did not charge any fee for his role. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award.

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor also did not charge any fee for his role in the 2014 movie Haider. He played the lead role of a young man seeking revenge for his fathers murder.

Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor only charged 11 rupees (about $0.15) for her role in the 2013 movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. She played the love interest of the famous Indian athlete Milkha Singh.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui did not charge any fee for his role in the 2017 movie Haraamkhor. He played a teacher who falls in love with one of his students. He also did not charge for playing the role of the illustrious author Saadat Hasan Manto in the 2018 film as a homeage to the writer.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan did not charge any fee for his role in the 2005 movie Black. He played the teacher of a blind and deaf girl.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan did not charge any fee for his cameo appearance in the 2014 movie Bhoothnath Returns. He played a ghost.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone, one of Bollywoods most sought-after actresses, showcased her dedication to the craft by working for free in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om. Her portrayal of both Shantipriya, a shy and innocent young woman, and Sandy, a glamorous and confident performer, was remarkable.

Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao, who is renowned for his adaptability and commitment to his art, performed unpaid work in Trapped. Rao portrays a guy who becomes stranded in his apartment for days without food, water, or power in the survival thriller movie.

Salman Khan

The renowned Salman Khan has also contributed his skills to several films without asking for any payment. He did not take payment for his special cameo in the music video Wallah Re Wallah from the movie Tees Maar Khan.

Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar did not charge any fee for his role in the 2013 movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He played the famous Indian runner Milkha Singh.