This actor was paid more than Amitabh Bachchan in Don, movie was rejected by Dharmendra, Jeetendra, the actor was….
GH News July 04, 2025 02:06 PM
Amitabh Bachchans Don was a huge hit. The movie broke records and became a cult classic. From Amitabh Bachchan to Zeenat Aman the movie had a powerful cast and it is one of the reasons for the film’s success. Despite being released decades ago the movie is still loved by audiences today. While everyone knows that Amitabh was in the leading role and Zeenat was the leading lady do you remember who played the antagonist in the film? If not then scroll down to read about him. This man we are talking about was paid even higher than Amitabh Bachchan and when this information was revealed it came as a huge shocker to the audience. If you are wondering who this person is let us tell you—we are talking about the late legendary actor Pran. Role of Pran in Don Pran played a side role in the film but it is said that he charged more than Big B meaning Pran was the most expensive actor in the film. You will be amazed to know that the cinematographer of the film Nariman Irani was dealing with debt during that time and keeping that in mind Amitabh Bachchan Zeenat Aman and others reduced their fees to half. According to reports Pran had received Rs 5 lakh although he too had reduced his fee. What was Amitabhs Fee in Don? According to reports Amitabh was signed for the film for Rs 2.5 lakh but he let go of Rs 1.5 lakh. Zeenat also reduced her fee by Rs 1.5 lakh. Do you know that the movie was also offered to Dharmendra Jeetendra and Dev Anand but they turned it down? Don was made on a budget of Rs 1 crore and it went on to earn Rs 7.20 crore worldwide making it a huge hit and a cult classic.
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