Shehnaz Gill Earlier, she admitted that she is the lowest paid contestant in Bigg Boss 13, earning around Rs 4.50 lakh per week. However, her fame quickly soared, and after quitting the show, she became one of the most valuable celebrities. talking about kapil sharma show In 2023, she said: “Sabse sasti main hi thi aur ab sabse mehengi ban ke nikli hoon.”
Shehnaaz Gill on why money still matters when choosing movies
The singer-actress has come a long way and now ventures into Hindi and Punjabi films and has become one of the most popular names in the industry, with brand endorsements, music videos and film offers all being offered to her. Her strong social media presence also plays a significant role in increasing her value. In an interview with News18, she spoke about how money still matters when choosing projects. “Money is very important. It gives you respect. When I ask for what I deserve today, I sometimes get it, sometimes not, and sometimes less than I quoted for myself. But har kisi ko apne haq ke liye ladna chahiye. I worked very hard and went through a lot to get to where I am today,” Shehnaaz shared.Gone are the days when Shehnaaz would start working without asking for monetary reward. She explained 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 flag ke liye itna kuch kiya hai! But now, I do fight for what I deserve. I will compromise only if the film I deliver is really good.”The actor added, “When it comes to films, I don’t let money come in the way. I know I can make money through advertisements, endorsements and events. For me, films are a very pure and precious medium. The main bahot tareeke film choice is karti hoon.” But is there something else she wants to learn to advance in the industry? “I can’t convince people to let me play a character. Some people have great powers of persuasion. That’s something I want to learn,” Shehnaz said. She’s proud, though, that she refuses to settle for blockbusters that don’t do enough for her. “I don’t want to be in a movie just for glamour. I don’t want to be used as a prop,” she said.
Shehnaz Gill’s journey from Bigg Boss 13 to Bollywood
Shehnaz, who rose to fame after Bigg Boss 13, was close to the late actor Siddharth Shukla Resonating with millions of fans. The duo, fondly called ‘SidNaaz’, became one of the most popular pairs on the show. After Sidharth’s death in 2021, Shehnaaz slowly returned to work and finally made her mark with ” Salman Khan‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. Thereafter, she starred in Thank You for Coming and continued to be active in Punjabi films.