MUMBAI: Getting a trustworthy bodyguard is extremely important for a celebrity. Salman Khan has Shera, Shah Rukh Khan has Ravi Singh, Deepika Padukone has Jalal, and Anushka Sharma has Prakash Singh aka Sonu.

These bodyguards have been associated with them for many years. Ever wondered how much they get paid to safeguard them? Well, have a look at the highest-paid celebrity bodyguards of Bollywood.

Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera

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Shera has been working for Salman for over two decades. He's like family to him and is always seen around him. It's believed that Shera reportedly gets paid a whopping Rs 2 crore annually.

Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi Singh

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Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard might not be a popular name, but he's been with the actor since 10 years and the actor really respects and trusts him for his safety. According to reports, Ravi gets paid around Rs 2.7 crore per year.

Anushka Sharma's bodyguard Prakash Singh aka Sonu

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Anushka's bodyguard Sonu reportedly makes Rs 1.2 crore annually. He has been associated with Anushka even before she met Virat Kohli. Today, Sonu not only guards Anushka but also Virat and their daughter Vamika.

Deepika Padukone's bodyguard Jalal

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Jalal has been working for Deepika for several years. She considers him like her elder brother and ties rakhi to him every year. As of 2019, Jalal was earning around Rs 80 lakhs per year. It's believed that his salary has been revised to Rs 1.2 crore.

Amitabh Bachchan's bodyguard Jitendra

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Jitendra Shinde is the man who protects Big B. Jitendra has his own security agency but he personally works for the megastar. According to reports, Amitabh pays him a salary of Rs 1.5 crore annually.

Credits: Times Now