34 films, 20 flops, only 4 blockbusters… still how is Shahid Kapoor the owner of Rs 300 crores?

It is not easy to give a hit in Bollywood and it is even more difficult to face a flop. But imagine if a star works in more than 30 films, gives more than 20 flops, yet he is still known for his luxury lifestyle? This actor is none other than a versatile actor shahid kapoor Are.

Despite back to back flops in his career, today he is the owner of Rs 300 crores. ‘Chocolate Boy’, who debuted with Ishq Vishk in 2003, is today a big name in the industry with a net worth of crores, a sea-facing house in Worli and hefty fees. But how do we know?

Which are Shahid’s flop films?

There were many such films in Shahid’s career which did not do well at the box office. Films like Fida, Dil Maange More, Mausam, Shaandaar could not perform as per expectations. But after every flop he presented himself in a new style. Sometimes a romantic hero, sometimes an intense actor, sometimes a dancing star. This constant change became his real strength.

These four films changed the game

While many films were average, some turned the tables. These include ‘Vivah’ (31 Cr, Hit), ‘Jab We Met’ (31 Cr, Hit), ‘Padmavat’ (302 Cr, Blockbuster), ‘Kabir Singh’ (278 Cr, Solo Lead Blockbuster). ‘Kabir Singh’ took him to the Rs 200+ crore club as a solo lead and set his star power to a new level.

How much is Shahid Kapoor’s fees?

While at the beginning of his career the fees were in lakhs, now according to reports Shahid charges Rs 30-40 crores for a film. Profit sharing is also included in big projects. Series like Farzi on OTT also increased both his earnings and popularity.

Apart from films, how does Shahid earn money?

A major part of Shahid’s net worth comes from brand endorsements, real estate and personal investments. His sea-facing apartment in Worli, luxury car collection and his own clothing brand all together give a ‘superstar’ touch to his lifestyle. Shahid Kapoor’s career shows that it is not just hits but consistency that matters. Flops taught him to experiment, and big hits at the right time increased his market value manifold.