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Bhagyashree reveals why she earned more than Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya

Entertainment
Published on 11 May 2026
Bhagyashree reveals why she earned more than Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya

She says it was pure market math, not fairness

Bhagyashree, who shot to fame after Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989, addressed a surprising detail from the film’s pay structure: she reportedly earned more than Salman Khan. Instead of pointing to fairness or favoritism, she attributed the difference to market demand and simple business logic—especially for actresses, whose pricing can swing based on audience pull.

  • Bhagyashree’s Maine Pyar Kiya role helped define her stardom
  • Reports said she earned more than Salman Khan for the film
  • She links salary gaps to market dynamics, not fairness
  • The actress highlights how demand shapes pay in cinema
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