Shah Rukh Khan Reportedly Pays His Bodyguard IDR 3.8 Billion per Year, Here Are the Facts

Kapanlagi.com - Rumors about the fantastic salaries of Bollywood celebrity bodyguards are once again a topic of discussion. It has been reported that personal bodyguards of big stars can earn billions of rupiah each year.

Names like Salman Khan's and Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguards are often mentioned as examples of bodyguards with "sky-high" payments. The circulating rumor is that Shah Rukh pays his bodyguard, Ravi Singh, around Rs2 crore per year, equivalent to approximately IDR 3.8 billion. If divided by 12, Shah Rukh pays about IDR 316 million per month for his bodyguard.

1. Former Bodyguard of Shah Rukh Khan Speaks Out

Shah Rukh Khan with his bodyguard Yaseen Khan © news24

However, the claim was directly refuted by Yaseen Khan, the former head of security for Shah Rukh. He emphasized that the figures do not reflect the actual conditions on the ground.

2. Facts About Celebrity Bodyguard Salaries

Shah Rukh Khan with his bodyguard Ravi © news24

In a podcast, Yaseen mentioned that the information circulating on social media is often exaggerated. According to him, the working system for celebrity bodyguards generally still uses a monthly salary, not the fantastic payments that many people imagine.

3. Realistic Salaries for Bodyguards

Shah Rukh Khan met Yaseen at a party © news24

He explained that personal bodyguards typically receive a fixed salary adjusted according to experience and responsibility. For experienced levels, the average earnings are around Rs1 lakh per month, or approximately Rp19–20 million.

4. There Are Additions When Involved in Films

Shah Rukh Khan is escorted by a bodyguard © news24

Even so, there are additional earning opportunities when involved in film projects. In this situation, bodyguards can receive extra payment through separate contracts with the producers.

5. Non-Routine Additions

Shah Rukh Khan talks with his personal bodyguard Yaseen Khan © news24

Yaseen emphasized that these additions are not always routine and do not apply to all bodyguards. The amount also greatly depends on agreements and production needs.

6. Small Chance of Bodyguards Earning Hundreds of Millions per Month

Shah Rukh Khan wears a t-shirt in front of the statue © instagram.com/iamsrk

He also responded to the fantastic figures often associated with popular names like Shera and Ravi Singh. According to him, it is very unlikely that there are bodyguards receiving a fixed salary of up to hundreds of millions of rupiah per month.

7. Yaseen Now Opens His Own Business

Shah Rukh Khan is escorted by a bodyguard in the midst of a crowd © news24

Yaseen, who worked for a decade with Shah Rukh (2001–2011), has been running his own security company since 2015. His company has handled various major clients, including Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

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