television has become one of the most powerful mediums of entertainment in India, reaching millions of homes in urban and rural areas alike. With its unmatched reach and variety of content, from daily soaps and reality shows to quiz shows and game shows, tv is a favourite of people of all ages. This has also made tv stars a household name and, gradually, they have become the highest paid celebrities in the country. Let us find out here today who is the highest paid celebrity on TV.
salman khan charges the highest fees on TV
While a salary of Rs 100 crore was once a dream for film stars, now reality and daily soap stars are also earning equally huge amounts. Sometimes they are charging such a huge amount as fees in just a few weeks. At the forefront of this case is none other than salman Khan. According to a Hindustan Times report, salman khan became the highest-paid celebrity on tv in 2024 by charging Rs 60 crore per month for bigg boss 18.
According to the report, the source revealed, "He earned around Rs 250 crore for the 15-week season. Now with bigg boss 19 and bigg boss OTT 4 expected to arrive soon, there is talk that salman may increase his fees even further in 2025."
kapil sharma and amitabh also charged hefty fees on TV
However, salman khan is not the only star to earn big on the small screen. kapil sharma also made headlines by reportedly earning Rs 60 crore for season 1 of The Great indian Kapil Show. Meanwhile, veteran icon amitabh bachchan took home between Rs 4 crore to Rs 5 crore per episode for the last season of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
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