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- By Ridhi Suri
- Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:28 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss OTT 3, hosted by Anil Kapoor, has captivated audiences with YouTuber Armaan Malik as a prominent contestant who participated with his two wives- Kritika and Payal Malik. Recently, Armaan made headlines for slapping TikToker Vishal Pandey after the latter praised his second wife. As the YouTuber courted controversy for being violent on the show, curious netizens started diving deep into Armaan's net worth in case he was thrown out of the show with a penalty. This is an open secret that the makers of Bigg Boss fine contestants with a penalty if they decide to leave the show willingly or break any rules of the contract. For the unversed, Armaan Malik is the wealthiest contestant and reportedly owns 10 flats and many luxury cars.
Armaan Malik is the richest contestant
Armaan Malik isn't just making waves with his gameplay but also with his substantial net worth, making him the wealthiest contestant in the Bigg Boss OTT 3 house. In a recent interview on Siddharth Kanan's show, he discussed his journey to success and economic challenges. Armaan revealed his net worth to be between Rs 100-200 crore, with ownership of 10 flats—4 for his family and 6 for his employees -- a studio, 6 editors, 2 drivers, 4 PSUs, and 9 household staff.
He has gained fame and wealth in just 2.5 years on YouTube. With over 7.61 million subscribers and 1.2K videos on his channel Malik Vlogs (@armaanmalik2154), each video garners millions of views. His family manages other popular channels like Family Fitness, Chirayu Payal Malik, Malik Family Vlogs, Number 1 Records, Malik Kids, and Malik Fitness Vlog.
He also has the ownership of a sprawling 35,000-square-foot animal farm in Chandigarh. Funded entirely by his YouTube earnings, Armaan rejects external donations. He employs a team of five veterinarians and six workers to maintain the farm and care for the animals.
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Armaan Malik's car collection
The YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant owns -- a Fortuner, a Mahindra HUV, and a Scorpio. Additionally, he expressed pride in his team members, each owning their own cars. Further, he reportedly gifted his son, Chikoo, an Audi for his school transportation with two dedicated bodyguards ensuring his safety.
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Armaan Malik's Struggle
Earlier, Armaan Malik had discussed his financial hardships post-COVID-19, revealing he faced 11 pending car loan installments and had only Rs 35,000 in his bank account. Despite this, his TikTok fame, boasting 33 million followers, brought in a steady income of Rs 2-2.5 lakh monthly.
Upon relocating to Chandigarh, he rented a flat for Rs 50,000 and employed two editors, paying them Rs 13,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively. Armaan managed to cover household expenses, rent, car costs, and save some.