No one can deny that the small screen is giving neck to neck competition to our Bollywood when it comes to entertainment. With the culture of reality shows, daily soaps our small screen has witnessed exponential growth in past decades.
Our daily soap actors and actress are no less than any Bollywood Celebrities and considering the amount of success, TV stars have started charging a bomb amount per episode. Insider fact is some of the TV stars earn more than in Bollywood.
It is no secret who is killing at position no.1 yes, we all know Hina Khan is the highest paid TV actress in India. As per various sources Hina Khan charges Rs 2 Lakh per episode. Let us see Top 11 Highest Paid TV actresses.
Hina Khan
Yes! She is one of the most loved faces of the TV industry and it’s no secret. We all have seen her versatile roles starting from Akshara’s character in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai then she was also seen for setting bold trends and statements on a reality show Big Boss 11. We also see her bagging as first runner up in a reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty Khatron Ke Khiladi season 8. Lately Hina Khan is seen in Komalika’s role in Kasauti Zindagii Kay. According to various sources, Hina Khan charges 1.5 to 2 Lakhs per episode.
Mouni Roy
Our Gold actress was recently offered a web series, but she rejected it due to the big fee that she is charging. After the success of her debutant movie Gold, Mouni has believed to increase her fees for the TV operas. Soon she is going to be seen in a mega Bollywood project – Brahmastra. She charges Rs 1 Lakh to Rs 1.5 Lakh per episode.
Divyanka Tripathi
Hard to believe but she made her TV acting debut from Doordarshan and went on earning nation-wide fame from a drama fiction drama of Zee TV Banoo Mai Teri Dulhann. She was also loved for her character as Dr. Ishita Bhalla in Star plus popular show Ye Hai Mohabbatein. Apart from daily soaps Divyanaka is also seen in several reality shows like Nach Baliye 8 and recently in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. We also see her hosting several awards shows and she continues to charge a whopping amount of Rs 1 to 1.5 lakhs per episode.
Sakshi Tanwar
One of the most experienced which has become a household name. Known for the huge success of her role as Parvati in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Later, we see her pairing with Ram Kapoor in Bade Ache Lagte Hai and in Amir Khan’s superhit Dangal. She is believed to charge around Rs1-1.5 lakhs per day.
Nia Sharma
Undoubtedly this girl has made her place in the TV industry in quite a small period. With more than 5 million followers on Instagram she has worked on multiple projects like Jamai Raja, Ishq Mein Marjawa, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Kaali. Besides daily soaps Nia has also been part of Khatron Ke Khiladi 2017. She was also seen in the web series Twisted. Nia also got her name in the list of 50 Sexiest Asian Women 2017. Recently we saw her celebrating her new house. As per sources Nia takes home no less than Rs 80,000 for a single episode.
Jennifer Winget
This TV diva known for her cute charm and most loved by people has been a part of the TV industry since long, her debut was as a child actor at the age of 12-year-old in a show called Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gya. As an adult she has been part of several popular daily soaps Beyhadh as Maya and in Bepannah as Zoya earning a lot of appraisals. From a toddler to popular face on TV she went on to charge Rs 1 Lakh per episode.
Surbhi Jyoti
Began acting as a career from regional theatre and films but now is seen among most popular TV actresses. You can also spot her in Punjabi movies in Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Raula Pai Gaya, and Munde Patiala De. Surbhi is celebrated for her role as Zoya in Qubool Hai and Naagrani bela in Naagin 3. Apart from acting she is also the ambassador of Reliance Jewels Brand and takes home Rs 75,000 per show.
Ankita Lokhande
Widely known for her performance and character in Pavitra Rishta. Ankita has won awards for notable being in Indian television academy, for her role in daily soaps and most beautiful face of Maharashtrian Ethnic look. Ankita could be seen in Jhalak Dikh Laja season 4. She enjoys dancing along with her acting career. She takes away Rs 75,000 per episode.
Sanya Irani
Started her career in the Indian TV industry with her first appearance in Mile Jab Hum Tum- an India Youth Show. We cannot deny how she made an impact with her acting skills, a cute face, and her bubbly nature. Sanya has played quite versatile roles ranging from housewife to the best as seen is Rangrasiya, a soap opera. She is believed to charge Rs 75,000 per episode.
Asha Negi
Starting as model and bagged the title of Ms.Uttarakhand to being part of bollywood blockbuster is a much loved actress. Lately being highlighted due to her break with long relationship with Ritvik Dhanjani. Asha along with being a prolific actress also enjoys dancing. She has participated in many reality shows like Nach Baliye and Khatron Ke Khiladi. As per the reports she takes home somewhere between Rs 70,000 to Rs 75,000
Drashti Dhami
Known for her female centric roles in TV soaps like Dil Mil Gaee, Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek junoon. Drashti has won quite a lot of awards in the star Parivar. She is a very popular household name among Indian women. She has come a long way as an artist from Dil Mil Gaye, Geet- Hui Sabse Parayi, Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani are names that made her immensely popular as an actress. Drashti charges Rs 65,000 to Rs 70,000 per episode.
