- By James Kuanal
- Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Entertainment Desk: Bigg Boss is one of the most popular reality show of the Indian TV industry. The ongoing season 13 which awaits a winner on February 15, was declared the most successful season of all-time in December. And as a result, it was extended for a period of five weeks. Though there were no big names this season, the reality show garnered a lot of appreciation owing to its unique cast. Among TV stars, the Bigg Boss saw Sidharth Shukla, Rashami Desai, Arti Singh make it to the final week.
Who is the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss 13?
As per a report from Filmybeat, Uttaran fame Rashami Desai is the highest-paid contestant of the Bigg Boss 13. She is reportedly paid Rs 15 lakh per week. The actress was considered for earlier seasons as well but she refused as she was committed to other projects.
Here's how much other contestants received per week?
Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who is also a household name for her role of Gopi Bahu in Saath Nibhana Saathiya was the second-highest contestant on the reality TV show. As per a report from RepublicWorld, the actress charged Rs 12 lakh.
Meanwhile, TV actor Sidharth Shukla who made headlines for his comic timing and aggression throughout season 13, reportedly charged Rs 9 lakh to become highest-paid male contestant in Bigg Boss 13.
Khesari Lal Yadav: Rs 8.5 lakh.
Madhurima Tuli: Rs 8 lakh
Hindustani Bhau aka Vikas Pathak: Rs 7.6 lakh
Shefali Zariwali: Rs 7.5 lakh
Koena Mitra: Rs 5 lakh
Vishal Aditya Singh: Rs 5 lakh
Shehnaaz Gill: Rs 4.5 lakh
Himanshi Khurrana: Rs 4 lakh
Sidharth Dey: Rs 2 lakh
Dalljiet Kaur: Rs 1.5 lakh
Arti Singh: Rs 1.3 lakh
Shefali Bagga: 1 lakh
Arhaan Khan: Rs 1.2 lakh
Tehseen Poonawala: Rs 85,000
Abu Malik: Rs 80,000
Asim Riaz: Rs 60,000.
Actors like Hina Khan, Gauhar Khan and Shweta Tripathi are considered the highest-paid Bigg Boss paid celebrities of all time.