A man has paid 50,000 pounds to kiss actress Elizabeth Hurley at singer Elton John's charity auction.

Julian Bharti shelled out the amount to share a kiss with the 49-year-old actress on the lips at John's charity bash in aid of the Elton John AIDS Foundation Thursday night, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Bharti kissed her and placed his hand around her waist at the exclusive party held in Berkshire.

The brunette beauty is currently dating wildlife photographer David Yarrow.