Updated on: 10 September, 2026 01:25 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Actors work immensely hard to bring their fans the best content possible. Just like movie actors, television actors have also cemented their names in the history with the incredible work they do. But, what is behind the screen? Do you know how much your favorite TV actors are paid for per episode or per show? Here are 5 top television celebrities who charge immense.
Bharti Singh
Bharti Singh has an estimated net worth between Rs. 30 crore and Rs. 80 crore. She charges roughly Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh per episode for reality and comedy shows like Laughter Chefs.
Bharti Singh has an estimated net worth between Rs. 30 crore and Rs. 80 crore. She charges roughly Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh per episode for reality and comedy shows like Laughter Chefs.
Karan Kundrra
Karan Kundrra's estimated net worth is approximately Rs. 91 crore. His high earnings are from hit serials, hosting gigs (like MTV Roadies), and major reality appearances including Bigg Boss 15. He reportedly charges over Rs. 3 lakh per episode.
Karan Kundrra's estimated net worth is approximately Rs. 91 crore. His high earnings are from hit serials, hosting gigs (like MTV Roadies), and major reality appearances including Bigg Boss 15. He reportedly charges over Rs. 3 lakh per episode.
Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek's estimated net worth is around Rs. 50 crore. He reportedly earns around Rs. 36 lakh per month, adding up to roughly Rs. 4 crore a year. He commands between Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh per episode for his television work.
Krushna Abhishek's estimated net worth is around Rs. 50 crore. He reportedly earns around Rs. 36 lakh per month, adding up to roughly Rs. 4 crore a year. He commands between Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh per episode for his television work.
Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma has an estimated net worth of approximately Rs. 300 crore, making him the richest television actor and comedian in India. He reportedly earns massive payouts, including significant earnings from his multi-season run on Netflix with The Great Indian Kapil Show and past TV hits.
Kapil Sharma has an estimated net worth of approximately Rs. 300 crore, making him the richest television actor and comedian in India. He reportedly earns massive payouts, including significant earnings from his multi-season run on Netflix with The Great Indian Kapil Show and past TV hits.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan's cumulative earnings from hosting multiple seasons of Bigg Boss make up a massive portion of his estimated Rs. 2,900 crore total net worth (as per the media reports). His pay has grown from about Rs. 2.5 crore per episode in his early seasons up to reported peaks of Rs. 250–Rs. 350 crore for recent full seasons, or roughly Rs. 10–Rs. 25 crore per week.
Salman Khan's cumulative earnings from hosting multiple seasons of Bigg Boss make up a massive portion of his estimated Rs. 2,900 crore total net worth (as per the media reports). His pay has grown from about Rs. 2.5 crore per episode in his early seasons up to reported peaks of Rs. 250–Rs. 350 crore for recent full seasons, or roughly Rs. 10–Rs. 25 crore per week.
