The Pay Slip
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) cast fees: who got paid what
2026 · Imtiaz Ali · Applause Entertainment
Even at his lowest reported figure, Diljit's cheque beats every other reported fee combined.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Diljit Dosanjh | Nirvair Grewal | ₹10–15 cr |
| Sharvari | Afsana / Jiya | ₹2–3 cr |
| Naseeruddin Shah | Ishar Singh Grewal | ₹1–2 cr |
| Vedang Raina | Young Ishar | ₹1–1.5 cr |
| Banita Sandhu | Kaveri | Not reported |
- Lead cast bill
- ₹14–21.5 cr
- Budget
- ₹65–70 cr
- Worldwide gross
- ₹98–99 cr
Ranges span every figure in the trade press. Neither the actors nor the producers have confirmed any of them. Actor fees are private contracts; these figures come from trade reporting and may differ from what was actually paid.
The reported fees for the lead cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) are: Diljit Dosanjh (Nirvair Grewal) ₹10–15 cr, Sharvari (Afsana / Jiya) ₹2–3 cr, Naseeruddin Shah (Ishar Singh Grewal) ₹1–2 cr and Vedang Raina (Young Ishar) ₹1–1.5 cr.
No fee has been reported for Banita Sandhu, so the ledger shows none rather than a guess.
Main Vaapas Aaunga was reportedly made on a budget of ₹65–70 cr and grossed ₹98–99 cr worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Diljit Dosanjh paid for Main Vaapas Aaunga?
- Diljit Dosanjh was reportedly paid ₹10–15 cr for Main Vaapas Aaunga, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Sharvari paid for Main Vaapas Aaunga?
- Sharvari was reportedly paid ₹2–3 cr for Main Vaapas Aaunga, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Naseeruddin Shah paid for Main Vaapas Aaunga?
- Naseeruddin Shah was reportedly paid ₹1–2 cr for Main Vaapas Aaunga, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Main Vaapas Aaunga?
- Diljit Dosanjh reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga, at ₹10–15 cr.
- What was the budget of Main Vaapas Aaunga?
- Main Vaapas Aaunga has a reported budget of ₹65–70 cr, against a worldwide gross of ₹98–99 cr. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
