Today, she is perhaps the most sought-after dancing star in Bollywood. But once, Nora Fatehi was a newbie, struggling in Mumbai like all aspiring actors do, in the city of dreams. During a chat with Bollywood Hungama, the actress stated that she had little money when she came to India: “I came to India with only Rs 5,000 in my pocket. I didn’t even know what 1000 dollars was like.”The actress also revealed her lifestyle before fame found her, was decidedly modest. “The agency would deduct a lot of money and pay me meagre salaries. I survived on one egg and bread. It was a rough time. I needed therapy. The struggle was really bad," she told Mashable India. In another interview with Zee News, the ‘Dilbar’ hitmaker recalled how the agency exploited her. She said that she was paid a meagre Rs 3000 per week. However, she smartly managed her money so as not to be bankrupt. She also reminisced about how she lived with nine girls in a Mumbai apartment and stated that the experience was “traumatic.” She described her flatmates as “psychopaths.”Fatehi rose to prominence in the Telugu film industry through her energetic special appearance songs in several successful movies, including Temper, Baahubali: The Beginning, and Kick 2. Her captivating screen presence and dance performances helped her gain widespread recognition among audiences. In addition to her work in Telugu cinema, she also appeared in Malayalam films such as Double Barrel and Kayamkulam Kochunni, further expanding her presence across different regional film industries in India.Born and raised in the Canadian city of Toronto, Nora comes from a family of Moroccan heritage, with both her paternal and maternal roots tracing back to Morocco.As per a Bollywood Life report, Fatehi charges over Rs 2 crore per song. Some of her chartbusters include songs such as ‘Dilbar’, ‘O Saki Saki’ etc. Her networth is estimated to be around Rs 50 crore.