Bollywood ‘item’ songs: What Bollywood stars make for these viral performances

Item songs have become a regular fixture in most Bollywood films. The song and dance routines are not particularly important to the plot, but it adds glamour and glitz to any film. Actresses and actors are making a killing being a part of such fun songs. Here's a look at what stars charge for these guest appearances that usually go viral ...

One of the latest appearances, Samantha recently appeared in the Pushpa song, Oo Antava. Reportedly, she was hesitant at first but the leading star in the movie Allu Arjun convinced here. Taking the part not only ensure that the song went viral all over social media in India, the actress also reportedly earned a whopping Rs 5 crore (Dh2.4 million).

Sunny Leone has been a regular choice for item songs in several Bollywood movies and she reportedly gets paid Rs 3 crores (Dh1,47 million) per song. Some of her most famous performances include Baby Doll, Laila Main Laila and the recent Madhuban.

Katrina Kaif’s dance moves have been lauded since her debut in Bollywood and the item performances of the star area major part of this praise. Her dedication to the performance and the energy required have made her popular. Some of her most famous songs are Kala Chashma, Sheila Ki Jaawani, and Chikni Chameli. Reportedly Kaif charges around Rs3.5 crores (Dh1.7) for each performance.

The global star Priyanka Chopra has danced to some amazing tracks such as ‘Ram Chahe Leela’ from the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie ‘Goliyon Ki Raas Leela’. According to reports, she got nearly Rs60 million(Dh2.94 million) for it.

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi got fans in a tizzy with the video for ‘Kusu Kusu’ that was released recently. In the past, she has danced for music videos such as ‘Ek Toh Kam Zindagani’ and ‘Kamariya’. She reportedly charges Rs 5 million (Dh 245,000) per song.

'Marjani' 'Fevicol Se', and 'Halkat Jawani' are just a few of the item songs from Bollywood's 'Heroine', Kareena Kapoor. We adore her gracefulness in all of these dancing performances. It's been reported she charges charges Rs. 50 million (Dh2.46 million) per song.

How can we not include Malaika Arora in this list; she is and always will be our favorite 'Munni.' She reportedly charges Rs 10 million [Dh492,000] for each song.