New Delhi: Forbes India has released its celebrity 100 list and as expected, Bollywood actors have grabbed top spots in the list seizeing seven out of top ten in the list. Salman Khan earned Rs. 244.50 crore this year making him the biggest earner among the country's celebrities and top position holder on the Forbes' list .
The list is compiled by measuring money and fame, which includes estimated entertainment related earnings from Oct 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014, and their visibility on print, television and internet.
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan may be starting a new chapter of their friendship after an undeclared cold war, but the latter has dethroned the former by grabbing the top spot in Celebrity 100 list by earning Rs 244.50 cr.
The top five in the list dominate the earnings sweepstakes, accounting for as much as 35 per cent of the total revenues of the top 100.
1.Salman Khan
Dabangg Salman Khan has topped the list, thanks to his record breaking films that kept him in news. Salman was all over the entertainment sector with his films like "Kick" and "Jai Ho". In fact, his stint as the host of the reality TV show "Bigg Boss" is also credited for his upward swing. Salman's estimated earnings in 2014 are Rs. 244.50 crore.
2.Amitabh Bachchan
The second position in the list is occupied by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. His only released film of the year ‘Bhootnath Returns' was an average success at the box office but it could not dip his popularity. Multiple endorsement deals and appearances helped him gain second spot, two up from last year's list. Amitabh amassed Rs. 196.75 crore this year that helped him gain the second place.
3.Shah Rukh Khan
Interestingly, Shah Rukh has fallen down from the number one spot to Salman's last year's number three spot. The decline is because of his disappearance from the screen for the preparation and shoot of his top grosser "Happy New Year". Shah Rukh did some cameos in movies like "Youngistaan" and "Bhoothnath Returns" in the period considered for this list. Shah Rukh minted Rs 202.40 crore in the year, Rs 18 crore down from last year.
4.MS Dhoni
Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni has slipped to the fourth position from last year's second. The decline is due to his disappearance from cricket field for some time because of injuries. Dhoni pulled in Rs. 141.80 crore as compared to Rs 155.32 cr of last year.
5.Akshay Kumar
Khiladi Akshay Kumar has gained one position this year, thanks to his increased income and popularity with success of his films. Akshay earned Rs. 172 crore almost 50% more than last year's Rs. 118.13 crore.
