Television in India has helped in making some of the most successful stars in the industry, who earn a whopping amount for every episode they work in. While it is a common belief that television actors are all about soap operas and long serials, the highest-paid actors also include presenters of reality shows and comedians who have gained immense popularity all around.
The fee a television actor receives varies according to the actor’s fame, type of contract, the type of show, etc. However, irrespective of those, there are a few names that always remain in the minds of people while talking about highest-paid television actors in India.
Smriti Irani Is Reportedly India's Highest-Paid TV Actor
The news has been circulating that Smriti Irani is claimed to have become the highest paid actor on Indian television ever since she came back in the show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.' As per the rumors she is earning ₹14 lakhs per show.
This amount has become the talk of the town because it puts her far ahead of many other already well-known actors on television. Smriti's comeback has also gained huge popularity among the audience as they remember her as one of the most popular faces on Indian television.
Kapil Sharma Commands A Massive Fee For His Comedy Shows
Kapil Sharma is among the top ten earners of Indian television and comedy. Some reports have estimated his earning for an episode to be which is ₹50 lakh while further recent reports have suggested higher earnings from Netflix.
It shows how popular Kapil’s shows are getting leading Bollywood stars to come onto the show and make the shows popular in not just the country but outside the country too.
Rupali Ganguly And Karan Kundrra Are Among The Top Earners
Rupali Ganguly has reportedly earned around ₹3 lakh per episode for her role as Anupamaa. The success of the show has made her one of the most recognised and highly paid actresses on Indian television.
Karan Kundrra has also been listed among the highest-paid television actors, with reports placing his fee at around ₹3 lakh per episode for some of his acting projects. His television career, reality show appearances and hosting work have helped him become one of the industry's most prominent names.
Hina Khan, Tejasswi Prakash And Other Stars Also Command Big Fees
Hina Khan has reportedly earned around ₹1.5–2 lakh per episode, while Tejasswi Prakash has been reported to command around ₹2–3 lakh per episode for major television roles. Jennifer Winget, Dilip Joshi and other popular stars have also frequently appeared on lists of India's highest-paid television actors.
Dilip Joshi's long-running popularity as Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has made him one of television's most recognisable performers. As television continues to grow alongside streaming platforms, the earning power of India's biggest TV stars is only becoming more significant.