We’ve been always going gaga over the big pay cheques Bollywood stars receive, and all this while we totally ignored TV stars.
They have always been underdogs who are equally popular, carry great market value and receive big remuneration as well. Today, we will list down TV industry’s biggest stars and the remuneration they receive from makers of their shows. Take a look-
1. Sakshi Tanwar
Known for her portrayal of a good Indian Bahu “Parvati” in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Sakshi Tanwar is undoubtedly one of the biggest actresses in the TV industry.
Her performance and character was also loved in the TV serial Bade Ache Lagte Hain. As per reports, she gets Rs 70,000 to 1 lakh per day.
2. Mohit Raina:
The actor who rose to fame with TV serial Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, charges whopping 1 lakh per episode and shoots every day.
The pay is easily more than many of his contemporaries and he is giving his everything to earn it as well.
3. Ankita Lokhande:
Ankita who became a household name with her portrayal of Archana in Pavitra Rishta was getting Rs 70,000 per episode earlier. However, later her pay was hiked to 1 lakh per day.
Going by the time Ankita has spent in TV industry and the talent she carries, we believe she truly deserves the amount she’s getting.
4. Shivaji Satam:
CID’s ACP Pradyuman, Shivaji Satam may be a senior actor but he’s surely giving tough competition to many young actors.
All thanks to the show CID which has been successfully running on TV for 20 years now, Shivaji is getting a pay of 1 lakh per day. He works 15 days a month.
5. Jennifer Winget
One of the most versatile and beautiful actresses of TV World, Jennifer Winget earns around 1 lakh per episode. Her character as Maya in Beyhadh has been well accepted by audience lately.
6. Ram Kapoor
He is a big name in TV industry and a popular name in Bollywood as well. Ram Kapoor who has rose to fame with shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Bade Ache Lagte Hain charges Rs. 1.25 lakhs per day and works 15 days a month.
7. Ronit Roy
The actor may not have got big success on the silver screen but he is a big name in the TV world. His character in shows like Kasauti Zindagi Ki, Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahi Thi, Adaalat has done wonders to give his career new heights.
Ronit Roy charges Rs 1.25 lakhs per day.
8. Mishal Raheja
The main lead of famous TV show Ishq Ka Rang Safed demanded a hike in his pay with the renewal of contract. Looking at his market value and considering the face value he adds to the show, the makers agreed to sign him again on Rs. 1.6 lakh per day. Now that’s quite big. Isn’t it?
9. Maniesh Paul
There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know Maniesh Paul in TV industry. When it is about hosting a TV show or awards, he is the unbeatable king and promises thorough entertainment to the audience.
Reportedly, he was offered a huge Rs 1.5 crores fees to host Jhalak Dikhhla Ja for Colors.
10. Shilpa Shetty
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is not much active on big screen these days, but she’s doing well on TV.
As per reports, she was offered a big Rs 14 crores of amount to judge famous Dance Reality Show Jhalak Dikhhla Ja.
What do you think about it?