Bollywood Superstars Who Worked for FREE – The Shocking Truth

Shah Rukh Khan brought magic to "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and "Brahmastra" for free, showing his love for cinema

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Akshay Kumar played God in "OMG 2" without a fee, dedicated to meaningful cinema

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Salman Khan's cameos in "Son Of Sardar" and "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" were his way of supporting friends, free of cost

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Deepika Padukone kickstarted her career with "Om Shanti Om" without any remuneration

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Shahid Kapoor brought depth to "Haider" by working without any remuneration, admiring the story’s power

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Deepika Padukone graced "Jawan" for free, driven by her pure passion for the project

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Farhan Akhtar took on the role of Milkha Singh in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" for free, inspired by the athlete’s legacy

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Amitabh Bachchan honored "Black" and "The Great Gatsby" by working for free, showing his reverence for the craft

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Irrfan Khan’s love for storytelling led him to work on "Road To Ladakh" without any financial expectations

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