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Smriti Irani, Karan Kundrra and more highest-paid TV actors

Entertainment desk | December 02, 2025 / 11:03 IST
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Salman Khan  Various media reports suggest that he is the highest-paid television personality in India, reportedly earning around Rs. 60 crore per month (or approximately Rs. 250 crore for a full 15-week season) for hosting Bigg Boss, although there is no official information available on the same.
Salman Khan
Various media reports suggest that he is the highest-paid television personality in India, reportedly earning around Rs. 60 crore per month (or approximately Rs. 250 crore for a full 15-week season) for hosting Bigg Boss, although there is no official information available on the same.
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Kapil Sharma   The comedian and host reportedly earns over Rs. 50 lakh per episode for The Great Indian Kapil Show, according to Bollywoodshaadis.com.
Kapil Sharma
The comedian and host reportedly earns over Rs. 50 lakh per episode for The Great Indian Kapil Show, according to Bollywoodshaadis.com.
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Amitabh Bachchan  For hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati, according to TOI, he charged between Rs. 4 crore and Rs. 5 crore per episode for the previous season.
Amitabh Bachchan
For hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati, according to TOI, he charged between Rs. 4 crore and Rs. 5 crore per episode for the previous season.
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Smriti Irani  For her comeback in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, she is reportedly charging a staggering Rs.14 lakh per episode/day, making her one of the highest-paid actors in Indian television serials, reports Siasat.com.
Smriti Irani
For her comeback in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, she is reportedly charging a staggering Rs.14 lakh per episode/day, making her one of the highest-paid actors in Indian television serials, reports Siasat.com.
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Rupali Ganguly  Best known for her lead role in Anupamaa, she earns around Rs. 3 lakh per episode, reports Livemint.com.
Rupali Ganguly
Best known for her lead role in Anupamaa, she earns around Rs. 3 lakh per episode, reports Livemint.com.
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Harshad Chopda  Known for his roles in shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4, he reportedly earns around Rs. 3 lakh per episode, suggests Livemint.com.
Harshad Chopda
Known for his roles in shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4, he reportedly earns around Rs. 3 lakh per episode, suggests Livemint.com.
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Karan Kundrra  He reportedly receives an impressive sum of around Rs. 3 lakh per episode for fictional shows, says Siasat.com. He is currently a part of Laughter Chefs 3.
Karan Kundrra
He reportedly receives an impressive sum of around Rs. 3 lakh per episode for fictional shows, says Siasat.com. He is currently a part of Laughter Chefs 3.
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Tejasswi Prakash  Following her Bigg Boss 15 win, she charged around Rs. 2-3 lakh per episode for Naagin 6, reports Siasat.com. She is seen in Laughter Chefs 3 along with her boyfriend, Karan Kundrra.
Tejasswi Prakash
Following her Bigg Boss 15 win, she charged around Rs. 2-3 lakh per episode for Naagin 6, reports Siasat.com. She is seen in Laughter Chefs 3 along with her boyfriend, Karan Kundrra.
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Dilip Joshi  The popular actor, known as Jethalal from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, reportedly earns around Rs. 1.5 lakh per episode, according to News18.
Dilip Joshi
The popular actor, known as Jethalal from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, reportedly earns around Rs. 1.5 lakh per episode, according to News18.

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