{"id":214554,"date":"2018-12-24T12:16:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T12:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=214554"},"modified":"2019-01-07T12:34:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T12:34:29","slug":"highest-paid-pakistani-actresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/highest-paid-pakistani-actresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Highest Paid Pakistani Actresses This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pakistani actresses are all the rage, both at home and across borders. Most of these actresses have made a name for themselves due to their captivating performances in drama serials.<\/p>\n

Actresses like the ever-elegant Mahira Khan was offered a role in Shahrukh Khan’s Raees<\/em> when her drama serial Humsafar<\/em> grabbed headlines in India. Sanam Saeed similarly enjoyed the heights of fame via her serial Zindagi Gulzar Hai<\/em>.<\/p>\n

As these actresses grow in fame and stature, so do their paychecks. Here are Pakistan’s top 10 earning actresses in 2018 so far.<\/p>\n\n

1. Aisha Khan<\/h4>\n
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The actress made her debut with\u00a0Tum Yahi Kehna<\/em> back in 2000. Since then she’s gained fame from her roles in serials like Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan<\/em>,\u00a0Zip Bus Chup Raho<\/em>, Mujhe Khuda pe Yaqeen Hai, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai <\/em>and Mann Mayal.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The actress retired when she got married in early 2018. At the time she was charging an estimated 1500 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

2. Aamina Sheikh\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The supermodel became an actress with her debut serial\u00a0Baarish Main Deewar.\u00a0<\/em>Since then she’s taken on a number of women-oriented roles in serials like\u00a0Main Abdul Qadir Hun<\/em>, Mere Saaein<\/em>, Mirat Ul Uroos, Ishq Gumshuda, Maat,\u00a0<\/em>and Pakeeza.<\/p>\n

The dusky beauty is known to be the sister of model and actress Zara Sheikh as well as the wife of Mohib Mirza. She bagged an Oscar nomination with Cake<\/em>, her first film. She charges around 2500 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

3. Syra Shehroz<\/h4>\n
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Syra Yousuf turned Syra Shehroz was originally an MTV Vj \u00a0who hosted\u00a0Bheja Fry<\/em> and Most Wanted<\/em>. She made her acting debut with Mera Naseeb<\/em>. She then went on to work in hit serial Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

She was featured in films Ho Mann Jahan<\/em> and Chalay Thay Sath<\/em>. The actress charges 3000 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

4. Mahnoor Baloch<\/h4>\n

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The evergreen actress made her debut with Pakistan Television’s\u00a0Marvi<\/em> in 1993. Since then she’s been the leading lady in a number of drama serials. The veteran actress has been played key roles in the movies\u00a0Main Hoon Shahid Afridi<\/em> and Hollywood movie, Torn.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

She charged an approximate 3500 dollars per episode for drama serials.<\/p>\n

5. Sajal Ali<\/h4>\n
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The doll faced actress is known for her spunky juvenile roles like in O Rangreeza<\/em>\u00a0as well as her innocent damsel roles like those in Gul-e-Rana<\/em> and Yaqeen Ka Safar.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

She was featured in a Bollywood movie, Mom<\/em>, along with veteran Bollywood actress, Sridevi. She charges around 4000 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

6. Mehwish Hayat<\/h4>\n
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The bombshell actress first gained fame from serials like\u00a0Man Jali, Meray Qatil Meray Dildar, Mirat-ul-Uroos, Unsuni,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Dil Lagi<\/em>. She then moved on to films like Actor in Law,\u00a0Na Maloom Afraad, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Load Wedding.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Though she hasn’t done any serials recently, she charges an estimated $4200 per episode.<\/p>\n

7. Sanam Baloch<\/h4>\n
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The actress turned morning show host has a line of incredible roles behind her. Sanam Baloch is known for her roles in\u00a0Dastaan, Noor Pur Ki Rani, Mannchalay, Kuch Pyar ka Pagalpan\u00a0<\/em>and Doraha.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The actress can charge an estimated 4400 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

8. Ainy Jaffry<\/h4>\n
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The petite actress has had quite a career, with an acclaimed role in\u00a0Aseerzadi.\u00a0<\/em>She’s also known for serials Meri Behan Maya <\/em>and Sila.\u00a0<\/em>The actress charges around $4700 per episode.<\/p>\n

She’s even worked in films\u00a0Main Hoon Shahid Afridi<\/em> and Balu Mahi.<\/em><\/p>\n

9. Saba Qamar<\/h4>\n
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The versatile actress has done any role imaginable. Already famous due to her roles in\u00a0Main Aurat Hoon<\/em>,\u00a0Dhoop Mein Andhere Hai<\/em>,\u00a0Jinnah Ke Naam, Dastaan, Bunty I Love You <\/em>and Digest Writer,\u00a0<\/em>the actress stepped up her acting game with her role in Qandeel Baloch in the biopic Baaghi<\/em>.<\/p>\n

She then went on to further blow audiences away with her film Hindi Medium<\/em>. The actress charges an approximate $4800 per episode.<\/p>\n

10. Mahira Khan<\/h4>\n
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Mahira is currently the highest paid actress in Pakistan. The actress charges 5000 dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

She made her debut with Bol<\/em>. The film role lead to her acclaimed roles in Humsafar<\/em>, Sadqay Tumhare, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n

The actress then starred opposite Shahrukh Khan in Raees\u00a0<\/em>and was also the leading lady in Pakistani films Verna, Ho Mann Jahan<\/em> and Bin Roye<\/em>.<\/p>\n

To sum it up, here’s the list of the highest paid Pakistani actresses in 2018:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nActress<\/strong><\/td>\nEarnings per episode<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nMahira Khan<\/td>\n$5000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nSaba Qamar<\/td>\n$4800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nAiny Jaffery<\/td>\n$4700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nSanam Baloch<\/td>\n$4400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nMehwish Hayat<\/td>\n$4200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nSajal Ali<\/td>\n$4000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nMahnoor Baloch<\/td>\n$3500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nSyra Shehroz<\/td>\n$3000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nAamina Sheikh<\/td>\n$2500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nAisha Khan<\/td>\n$1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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