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Akshay Kumar Beats Shahrukh Khan in Taxes
January 13 2009 21:10 PST
Shahrukh Khan may have ruled the box office in 2008, with 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi,' beating Akshay Kumar's record of 'Singh is Kinng,' but that wasn't the case when it came to paying taxes! With his numerous endorsement deals and his own company, Red Chillies, Shahrukh usually turns out to be the country's highest tax payer. But with no releases from Red Chillies in 2008, that wasn't the case. According to the income tax department, Akshay has paid the highest advance tax this year: Rs 19 crores!! Talk about a lot of dough! Shahrukh has paid Rs 15 crores. Phew! Either way that's a whole lot of moolah!
Unlike last year, Red Chillies didn't pay any advance tax this year. In 2007, they paid 2.5 crore, probably due to the success of 'Om Shanti Om.' Funny isn't it though, as Akshay beats Shahrukh, it's bittersweet as he has to shell out more cash, which is never a good thing especially in these economic times. But we're pretty sure Akshay's not having any problems, especially with the whirlwind tour he's been enjoying with the premieres of 'Chandni Chowk to China.'
Guess the Kinng beat the Baadshah in this round, but let's see if he can do it again with 'Chandi Chowk to China' releasing this Friday!
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WHO CARES BUT HEYYY GO AKSHAYYYYY
its just advance payment of tax.don't go through this.its not income or tax payment which determines a star'its popularity which matters.and in popularity all arround the world its SRK who rules not anyone else from bollywood.if u still go with tax payment then u must know that SRK had paid 27 crores lst yr as advance.on the otherhand the next one was mr.amitabh bachchan with a mere 7crores.this year srk he has not been associated with too many films so akki took him over.i m not defending srk neither denying the fact that akki has done very well in previous years but he is still far behind to reach SRK level arround the world its not me,report says.
That's cool that Akshay did that. But I don't think CC2C is going to beat Rab Ne or Ghajini. SRK did an amazing job at the Golden Globes and proved why he's the King of Bollywood. No doubt, SRK, Aamir and Akshay are the top actors in Bollywood at them moment, but SRK and Aamir have been there steadily for the past 14 years while Akshay is just gaining fame again. I like all three actors, but SRK is my fave. :)
lol .. CC2C has created enuf buzz on DH .. m sure tht will translate in ticket sales fr sure .. does khiladi agree on tht ?? :P
that's what i'm talkin about, my boy is a BALLA! and chandni chowk to china will definitely kick srk's ass once again...it's time for him to move over, cuz AKSHAY KUMAR is takin ovaaaaa
Akki cud well b making 100 crores for 2008 then :O .. thts massive .. :D