Top 10 highest-paid Indian TV stars, and you won’t believe this Bollywood actor is the No.1 in the list

Ever thought how much jaw-dropping salaries your favourite TV stars are earning from their shows? Well, here we have curated a list of top highest-paid TV stars to blow your mind. From Kapil Sharma’s bagging Rs 5 crore each episode from The Great Indian Kapil Show to Rupali Ganguly to is reportedly earn around Rs 3-4 lakhs per episode of Anupamaa show, these actors making the amount they deserve. But hold tight, the ultimate champion of this display of earnings is none other than Salman Khan, who reportedly earned Rs 60 crore from the last season of Bigg Boss, making himself the top earner in the list. Catch other TV celebrity names below.

Highest-paid TV stars and their remunerations:

According to Hindustan Times, superstar Salman Khan raked up a staggering amount of money in just six weeks of hosting the Bigg Boss show. He took the internet on fire with the news of charging a whopping Rs 350 crore for the entire Season 18. Salman Khan earned Rs 60 crore per month laat year, which makes him the highest-paid television host in India right now.

The 44-year-old comedian is currently the second highest-paid TV stars according to various portals like Time of India and Economics Times. The websites reported that Kapil Sharma changed a massive Rs 5 crore per episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show (TGIKS). According to Siasat Daily, the comedian has maintained this amount since Season 1, when he earned Rs 65 crore hosting all the 13 episodes of TGIKS.

The actor-cum-comedian is widely known for his exceptional comic timings in reality shows. He has been a prominent figure in the Indian television industry since he joined The Kapil Sharma Show. According to Time of India, Krishna Abhishek earns Rs 10 to 12 lakhs per episode from these comedy shows, leaving behind several other comedians.

Another comedian that earns in lakhs per episode is none other than Bharti Singh. She cemented her name with her performances in shows like The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Circus, and Khatra Khatra Khatra. According to Times of India, Bharti Singh earns around Rs 10 to 12 lakh per episode, highlighting her comic timings, demand popularity, and compelling stage presence.

Although she has been working in the industry since the 1990s, Rupali Ganguly cemented her name with Anupamaa show. With her emotional scenes and screen dominance, she reigns as the queen of the Indian television industry by earning Rs 3 to 4 lakhs per episode of the show, according to Times of India. Her portrayal as Anupamaa has resonated deeply with the audiences of every households.

After winning Bigg Boss 15, Tejasswi Prakash became significantly popularity, turning from a reality TV star to a household name. This newfound fame further solidifies by her portrayal of a serpent in the supernatural television drama, Naagin. She earned Rs 3 lakhs per episode form the television show. Her annual income is estimated to be around Rs 2 crore, with a monthly income exceeding Rs 15 lakhs, according to reports from multiple portals.

According to Times of India, this television actor earns Rs 3 lakhs per episode of the 2023 show, Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal, making him one of the highest-paid TV celebrities till date. Apart from showcasing his acting prowess, Karan Kundra has also hosted several reality shows like MTV Roadies, Temptation Island India, Love School, where he proved himselft quite charming and impressive with his dialogues.

The 37-year-old actress stands out as one of India’s highest-paid TV stars, having earned acclaim for her leading roles in shows such as Chotti Bahu (2008) and Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016). Beyond her acting prowess, she solidified her status by winning Bigg Boss Season 14. According to Times of India, with an estimated net worth of around Rs 31 crore, Rubina charges Rs 3 to 5 lakhs per episode, keeping in mind her immense popularity.

The 42-year-old actor is recognised as one of the highest-paid celebrities in the Indian television industry. According to Times Now, Harshad charges around Rs 3 lakhs per episode. His prominent roles are in shows such as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (since 2009) and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Season 4 (2025) that have solidified his reputation and also garnered him numerous awards.

The 40-year-old actress is widely loved for her women-centric shows that showcase stronge female characters. Her career began as a child actor and she has since starred in various popular shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Sangam, Dill Mill Gayye, Bepannah, Saraswatichandra, and Beyhadh. She also ventured into web series world with Code M. According to Times Now, Jennifer Winget charges Rs 1.5 lakhs per episode. She was last seen Raisinghani vs Raisinghani, opposite Karan Wahi.