📌 Key Points
- Reports of bodyguards earning ₹2-2.5 crore annually are inaccurate, according to SRK’s former security chief.
- Bodyguards typically receive a fixed monthly salary, with potential extra pay during film shoots.
- Experienced security personnel usually earn around ₹1 lakh per month.
- SRK’s former bodyguard initiated a shift for producers to fairly compensate bodyguards during film shoots.
The rumored multi-crore salaries of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s bodyguards have been debunked. Shah Rukh Khan’s former security chief reveals the actual monthly pay scale, setting the record straight regarding bodyguard earnings and dispelling social media rumors.
Debunking the Crore Salary Myth
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the eye-popping salaries of superstar security teams, with whispers doing the rounds that Salman Khan ’s bodyguard Shera and Shah Rukh Khan ’s aide Ravi are raking in crores. Now, Shah Rukh’s former security chief has burst the bubble, revealing the actual monthly pay.
Yaseen mentioned that the reports of bodyguards earning ₹ 2-2.5 crore a year are incorrect. Talking about these claims, Yaseen said, “Aisa nahi hota (It is not like that).”
The Reality of Monthly Payrolls
He clarified that most bodyguards are on a fixed monthly payroll. While a few may earn extra during film shoots, such perks aren’t the norm for everyone.
Yaseen noted that the actual pay is far lower than what’s often claimed online. According to him, even seasoned security personnel typically earn around ₹ 1 lakh a month, depending on their role and experience. He said, “I feel social media spreads the wrong message. It’s not like people earn ₹ 2-2.5 crore. If someone is a bodyguard for a big star, they have a fixed salary. Apart from that, whenever a film is being made, a separate contract is drawn up. Depending on the producer, they are paid a certain amount for that film.”
The Push for Fair Compensation
During the conversation, he shared that earlier bodyguards weren’t compensated by producers during film shoots. He revealed that when he started working with Shah Rukh, he felt the need to get more, following which he approached producers to demand fair pay, which eventually led to a wider industry shift.
Yaseen worked for Shah Rukh and his family for 10 years from 2001 till 2011. After working with Shah Rukh for over a decade, Yaseen moved on to start his own company. In 2015, he launched a Mumbai-based security firm. His company now handles VIP protection and events and has worked with names such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar .
While the rumored crores remain a myth, security personnel play a crucial role. The push for fair compensation during film shoots highlights the evolving landscape of bodyguard compensation, thanks to those who advocated for industry change.
