- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Highest-Paid Indian TV Stars: Indian television has produced many talented actors who have gained massive popularity and wealth. TV celebrities, who sometimes even compete with Bollywood actors, make enormous sums of money from daily soap operas, reality shows, and web series. Several of the highest-paid Indian TV actors are millionaires, earning lakhs of rupees per episode.
Celebrities with high salaries include Kapil Sharma, who rules the comedy industry and is the highest-paid actor in the TV industry with 50 lakh rupees per episode. Rupali Ganguly, the star of Anupamaa is also one of the highest female actors in Indian television with 3 lakh per episode. A lot of these celebrities also make money from business endeavours, social media promotion, and brand endorsements. Their success is evident in their opulent lifestyles, which include pricey homes and vehicles.
List Of Top 10 Highest-Paid Indian TV Stars And Their Fees Per Episode
Here are the top 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors and their estimated net worth are detailed in this list.
Highest Paid TV Actors | Fees per episode |
1. Kapil Sharma | ₹50 Lakh |
2. Rupali Ganguly | ₹3 Lakh |
3. Karan Kundra | ₹3 Lakh |
4. Harshad Chopda | ₹3 Lakh |
5. Tejjaswi Prakash | ₹3 Lakh |
6. Divyanka Tripathi | ₹2 Lakh |
7. Dilip Joshi | ₹1.5 to 2 Lakh |
8. Jennifer Winget | ₹1.5 Lakh |
9. Shraddha Arya | ₹1.5 Lakh |
10. Hina Khan | ₹1.5 Lakh |
Top 10 Highest-Paid Indian TV Stars and Their Net Worth
Kapil Sharma and Rupali Ganguly (Image: Instagram)
1. Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma started his career with The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007. He became a household name with Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show. He is the highest-paid Indian TV star, charging ₹50 lakh per episode. His estimated net worth is ₹300 crore.
2. Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly made her debut with Sukanya in 2000 but became famous as Monisha in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. She now rules TV with Anupamaa. She earns ₹3 lakh per episode, and her net worth is ₹50 crore.
3. Karan Kundrra
Karan kundrra fees per episode (Image: Instagram)
Karan Kundrra debuted in Kitani Mohabbat Hai (2009) and gained fame with reality shows like Bigg Boss 15 and Lock Upp. He charges ₹3 lakh per episode, with a net worth of ₹74 crore.
4. Harshad Chopda
Harshad Chopda began his career with Mamta (2006) but became a star with Bepannah and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He earns ₹3 lakh per episode and has a net worth of ₹40 crore.
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5. Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi debuted in 2612 (2012) but gained fame with Swaragini and Naagin 6. Winning Bigg Boss 15 boosted her career. She earns ₹2 lakh per episode and has a net worth of ₹22 crore.
Tejjaswi prakash and Divyanka Tripathi ( Image: Instagram)
6. Divyanka Tripathi
Divyanka started with Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006) and became famous with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She earns ₹1.5-2 lakh per episode, with a net worth of ₹37 crore.
7. Hina Khan
Hina Khan (Image: Instagram)
Hina khan became a star with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and later appeared in Bigg Boss 11. She has a net worth of ₹82 crore as per Imdb.
8. Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi began acting in the 1980s but became a sensation as Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He earns ₹1.5 lakh per episode, and his net worth is ₹45 crore.
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9. Jennifer Winget
Jennifer Winget started as a child artist in Shaka Laka Boom Boom and gained popularity with Beyhadh and Bepannah. She earns ₹1.5 lakh per episode and has a net worth of ₹42 crore.
Jennifer winget and Shraddha Arya (Image: Instagram)
10. Shraddha Arya
Shraddha Arya debuted with India’s Best Cinestar Ki Khoj and became famous with Kundali Bhagya. She earns ₹1.5 lakh per episode, and her net worth is ₹30 crore.
11. Gaurav Khanna
Gaurav Khanna started with Bhabhi (2006) but became a star with Anupamaa. He earns ₹1.5 lakh per episode and his net worth is ₹28 crore.
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