Aug 25, 2025

Top 11 highest-paid contestants in Bigg Boss history

Kriti Sonali

Gaurav Khanna (Season 19)

Reports suggest that actor Gaurav Khanna is the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss 19, earning around ₹10 lakh per week.

Pamela Anderson (Season 4)

The Baywatch star remains the highest-paid contestant ever. She was reportedly paid Rs 2.5 crore for just 3 days in the Bigg Boss house.

Rimi Sen (Season 9)

The Bollywood actor received a Rs 2 crore one-time signing amount for about 51 days, making her one of the most expensive contestants in the show’s history.

Dipika Kakar (Season 12 Winner)

Winner of Season 12, Dipika reportedly earned Rs 15 lakh per week. With a 15-week stay, her total earnings came to about Rs 2.25 crore.

Sumbul Touqeer Khan (Season 16)

The young actor earned around Rs 12 lakh per week. Staying for 18 weeks, she made approximately Rs 2.1 crore, becoming the highest-paid contestant of her season.

Tejasswi Prakash (Season 15 Winner)

Tejasswi reportedly earned Rs 1.7 crore during her stint, and with the Rs 40 lakh prize money, her total reached Rs 2.1 crore.

Ankita Lokhande (Season 17)

The popular TV star charged around Rs 12 lakh per week. With her stay in the house, her estimated total earnings were about Rs 1.8 crore.

The Great Khali (Season 4)

The wrestling superstar reportedly received Rs 50 lakh per week — among the highest weekly rates in Bigg Boss history.

Sreesanth (Season 12)

The former cricketer was said to have earned close to Rs 50 lakh per week, rivaling The Great Khali’s paycheck.

Karanvir Bohra (Season 12)

The actor was one of the top-paid contestants of his season, with an approximate fee of Rs 20 lakh per week.

Aly Goni (Season 14)

This actor got Rs 16 lakhs per week in Bigg Boss 14.

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