For years, the women in the industry have talked about pay disparity in Bollywood and how actresses have always been paid less for the similar amount of hard work they put in. They might not have been at par with the men in the industry when it comes to income from movies but they have managed to crack some crazy endorsement deals and have also invested in fruitful businesses. 

Here’s a look at the net worth of five of the richest Bollywood actresses.

1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan View this post on Instagram

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has made a fruitful career and has been a part of the industry for over two decades now. In total, she has a net worth of $100 Million, according to a report in Celebrity Net Worth. She has been a L’Oréal global brand ambassador for over a decade now which has added to her net worth, making her one of the richest Bollywood actresses despite not being very active on the acting front. She has also invested around $650,000 in a nutrition-based health care company, reports Economic Times India. 

2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas View this post on Instagram

It’s actually no surprise that she's made it to the list. From being an outsider to representing India globally, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come a long way. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor has a reported $70 million fortune with a $10 million annual income of late. She was also recently appointed a global ambassador for Bulgari. She has invested in tech companies like Bumble and is also the owner of a new haircare brand called Anomaly besides a swanky Indian restaurant called Sona in New York.

3. Kareena Kapoor Khan View this post on Instagram

From working during her pregnancy to being one of the actors who spoke about pay disparity in Bollywood, Kareena has been a trendsetter in many ways. According to a report in IBTimes, she has an estimated net worth of $60 million. The report also suggests that she's endorsing more than 15 brands now.

4. Anushka Sharma View this post on Instagram

Anushka Sharma has made a strong statement with her successful career that outsiders too can make a mark in an industry filled with competition. According to DNA, she has an estimated net worth of $46 million. The report also said that she charges around Rs 15 crores ($2 million) per film. In 2013, Sharma co-founded Clean Slate Filmz with her brother Karnesh Ssharma.

5. Deepika Padukone View this post on Instagram

Deepika Padukone has also endorsed big brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, L’Oréal Paris, Chopard and Tissot. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Padukone has an estimated net worth of around $40 million.

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