India’s Highest-Paid Singers: Who Charges the Most Per Song?

India is home to some of the most talented and highest-paid singers, from AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam to Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh. But have you ever wondered who earns the most per song? Let’s check out the top 10 highest-paid singers in India and their per-song charges.

🎶 Top 10 Highest-Paid Indian Singers

1️⃣ A.R. Rahman – ₹3 Crore per song

🔹 The legendary Oscar-winning composer & singer
🔹 Known for "Maa Tujhe Salaam" & numerous Bollywood hits
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹2,000 crore

2️⃣ Shreya Ghoshal – ₹25 Lakh per song

🔹 Bollywood’s most in-demand female playback singer
🔹 Versatile voice, popular in multiple languages
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹185 crore

3️⃣ Sunidhi Chauhan – ₹18-20 Lakh per song

🔹 Known for her powerful and energetic voice
🔹 Started singing professionally at 13 years old
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹100 crore

4️⃣ Arijit Singh – ₹18-20 Lakh per song

🔹 Bollywood’s most loved romantic singer
🔹 Known for hits like "Tum Hi Ho" & "Kesariya"
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹414 crore

5️⃣ Sonu Nigam – ₹15-18 Lakh per song

🔹 Often called the “Modern Rafi”
🔹 Has sung in multiple Indian languages
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹370 crore

6️⃣ Badshah – ₹18-20 Lakh per song

🔹 Famous for his Punjabi & Bollywood rap songs
🔹 Known for tracks like "DJ Waley Babu" & "Genda Phool"
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹124 crore

7️⃣ Diljit Dosanjh – ₹10-50 Lakh per performance

🔹 Bollywood and Punjabi music superstar
🔹 More focused on albums & concerts
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹172 crore

8️⃣ Yo Yo Honey Singh – ₹10 Lakh per song

🔹 Once India’s biggest rap sensation
🔹 Famous for "Desi Kalakaar" & "Brown Rang"
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹208 crore

9️⃣ Neha Kakkar – ₹10 Lakh per song

🔹 Bollywood’s chartbuster queen
🔹 Known for "Dilbar" & "Kala Chashma"
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹104 crore

🔟 Mika Singh – ₹10 Lakh per song

🔹 Popular for party hits & bhangra beats
🔹 Estimated net worth: ₹82 crore


🎵 Who Is the Richest Singer in India?

💰 A.R. Rahman holds the title of India’s richest and highest-paid singer, charging ₹3 crore per song and having a ₹2,000 crore net worth.