SRK, Akshay in Forbes list of world’s highest paid celebs

Shah Rukh Khan is among the world’s highest paid celebrities in 2016, according to an annual list compiled by Forbes. Giving him company is none other than Bollywood’s original khiladi, Akshay Kumar. Shah Rukh ranks 86th on the list with earnings of USD 33 million, while Akshay comes in on the 94th spot with USD 31.5 million earnings. The list has been topped by American singer Taylor Swift with an earning of USD 170 million.

According to Forbes, the Fan star “continues to rule Bollywood’s box office” with lead roles in hit films and also earns multimillion dollars upfront fees and a cut of the back end for his efforts. “He also cashes in on endorsement deals for dozens of brands most Americans have likely never heard of,” Forbes said.

Akshay, however, slipped in ranks this year from 76th in 2015. About him Forbes said, “The action star bolsters his earnings endorsing a wider range of products than most Hollywood shills including motorcycles and gold loan company.”