Shehnaaz Gill she had earlier admitted that she was the lowest paid contestant on Bigg Boss 13, taking home around Rs 4.5 lakh per week. However, her stardom skyrocketed soon after and she became one of the most expensive celebrities once she left the show. talking The Kapil Sharma Show in 2023, he said, “Sabse sasti main hi thi aur ab sabse mehengi ban ke nikli hoon.”
Shehnaaz Gill on why money still matters when choosing a film
The singer-actress has come a long way, now working in both Hindi and Punjabi films and becoming one of the most in-demand names in the industry, with brand endorsements, music videos and film deals. Its strong social media presence has also played a major role in increasing its value. Speaking to News18, he explains how money is still important when choosing a project. “Money is very important. It gives you respect. When I ask for what I deserve today, sometimes I get it, sometimes I don’t and sometimes it’s less than I bargained for. But har kisi ko apne haq ke liye ladna chahiye. I work very hard and have been through a lot to get to where I am today,” shares Shehnaaz.Gone are the days when Shehnaaz engaged in work without asking for money in return. He explains why this has changed, saying, “Yes, there was a time when I did a lot of work for free. But uski mujhe izzat nahi mili. Maine logo ke liye itna kuch kiya hai! But now I fight for what I deserve. I engage only on occasions when the film I’ve been offered is really good.”The actor adds, “When it comes to films, I don’t leave money on the way. I know I can make money from advertisements, endorsements and events. For me, cinema is a very pure and precious medium. Bahot tareeke major films are chosen karti hoon.” But is there still something you want to learn to advance in the industry? “I can’t convince people to play me a role. Some people have a lot of persuasive power. That’s something I want to learn,” says Shehnaaz. What he does pride himself on, however, is his refusal to settle for big banner films that don’t give him enough to do. “I don’t want to be in a film just for glamour. I don’t want to be used as a prop,” he says.
Shehnaaz Gill’s journey from Bigg Boss 13 to Bollywood
Shehnaaz rose to fame after Bigg Boss 13 where she had a close bond with the late actor. Siddharth Shukla struck a chord with millions of fans. Affectionately called ‘SidNaaz’, the duo became one of the most loved couples to come out of the show. After Sidharth’s death in 2021, Shehnaaz slowly returned to work and eventually made her Bollywood debut with salman khan‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. Since then she has appeared in “Thank You for Coming” and continues to be active in Punjabi cinema.