Bollywood's highest tax-paying female actor has a net worth of ₹500 crore; can you guess who?

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₹10 crore in the fiscal year 2016-2017 and subsequent similar estimates in the following years, multiple media reports suggest. Last year, Deepika Padukone was the sole female actor to feature on the list of highest tax-paying individuals. Deepika Padukone's substantial net worth and impressive income highlight her status as the leading taxpaying female actor in the industry, demonstrating her contribution to the nation's revenue.

As per Forbes India, Deepika’s primary source of income is endorsements. She earned ₹48 crore in 2019, when she acted in Padmaavat for which she was reportedly paid ₹12 crore. That year, she beat celebrities like Rohit Sharma, Ajay Devgn and Rajinikanth to enter the top 10 Indian celebrities with the highest net worth.

While other female actors have yet to come close to the ₹10 crore mark, Alia Bhatt secures the second position on the list, reportedly paying around ₹5-6 crore in taxes annually. Previously, the title of highest tax-paying female actor belonged to Katrina Kaif, who paid over ₹5 crore in taxes during the fiscal year 2013-2014. However, Deepika Padukone surpassed her after achieving wide success in her recent projects and expanding her business ventures, as per reports.

Deepika Padukone’s net worth, as per media reports, is around ₹500 crore. She is ranked at number two among female Indian celebrities, right behind Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is worth ₹620 crore. Kareen Kapoor Khan, with a net worth of around ₹485 crore, is among the richest female celebrities in the country.