Meet India’s Highest-Paid Actress: Priyanka Chopra

Introduction

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Priyanka's Earnings

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Breakthrough Role

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Pay Parity Issues

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Other Highest-Paid Actresses

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Deepika's Earnings

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Alia's Pay Cheque

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Nayanthara's Bollywood Debut

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