Bollywood’s pay disparity is back in the spotlight as reports surface about the cast fees for the upcoming film ‘Alpha’. According to recent reports, lead actress Alia Bhatt reportedly commanded a fee nearly eight times higher than what co-star Sharvari was paid for the same project, reigniting conversations around the gender and seniority-based pay gaps that continue to exist in the Hindi film industry.
Alia Bhatt reportedly charged Rs 25 crore for ‘Alpha’
According to a report by Asianet News, Alia Bhatt, who leads the first female-led spy-thriller universe with ‘Alpha’, has reportedly bagged a fee of Rs 25 crore for the film. This figure is said to be nearly eight times higher than what her co-star Sharvari, who plays the second female lead, was paid for the project.
Alia Bhatt’s co-star Sharvari Wagh ‘s fee revealed
As per the report, Sharvari Wagh, who plays a pivotal role opposite Alia in the spy thriller, took home a comparatively modest fee of Rs 3 crore for her part in the film, highlighting the stark gap between the two female leads’ pay packages.
Alia Bhatt’s co-star Bobby Deol ‘s pay for playing the villain
Meanwhile, Bobby Deol, who essays the antagonist in ‘Alpha’ and has built a reputation for his powerful negative roles in recent years, has reportedly charged Rs 6 crore for his part in the film, making him the second-highest paid actor in the cast after Alia Bhatt.
Alia Bhatt’s co-star Anil Kapoor ‘s remuneration for ‘Alpha’
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, known for his versatile body of work over the decades, has reportedly also been paid Rs 6 crore for his role in ‘Alpha’, putting him on par with Bobby Deol in terms of remuneration for the film.
About Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’
‘Alpha’, directed by Shiv Rawail, features Alia Bhatt as the lead, with Sharvari Wagh in an important role. It is the first film in the Spy Universe to be led by a woman, joining hit films like ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘War’, ‘Pathaan’, ‘Tiger 3’, and ‘War 2’. This is also Alia’s first complete action film, with Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol also playing key roles. The film’s release date has been changed several times, first planned for 2025, then April, before being set for July 10. The makers have now pushed the date a week earlier, and ‘Alpha’ will hit cinemas worldwide on July 3, 2026.
