Just like every year, Bigg Boss came, saw, and conquered the whole Indian Tv industry. The Indian version of the internationally-famed reality shows Big Brother is one of the most loved and controversial shows of Indian TV history. Ditching the traditional way of airing, Bigg Boss opted for a new-age OTT version to woo the audience who are obsessed with the OTT platforms. While the renowned reality show star Divya Aggrawal took the trophy of the first-ever OTT version of Bigg Boss, each and every contestant of the show gave their sweat and blood to make the season superhit. However, it is a known fact that the contestants are paid handsomely for their stint on the show. Scroll further to know who is the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss OTT:
1. Ridhima Pandit (Rs 5 Lakh per week): According to a report by Jagran, the actress who rosed to fame after her performance in the Indian Tv show Bahu Hamari Rajnikanth was being paid Rs 5 lakh per week. Despite being paid handsomely, Ridhima was evicted from the show in few initial weeks.
2. Shamita Shetty (3.75 lakh per week): Second name on the list of Bollywood actress Shamita Shetty. Since the start, it was rumored that due to her history, she can be the highest-paid contestant of the show but she was getting paid 3.75 lakh per week.
3. Urfi Javed (2.75 per week): Urfi Javed was the first contestant who got evicted from the show after her contestant Zeeshan khan changed connection with Divya. Reportedly she charged Rs 2.75 per week.
4. Divya Agrawal: The ultimate queen of Bigg Boss OTT, who impressed us with her impeccable performance took the trophy of the OTT version home. Divya was drawing a fat paycheck of Rs 2 lakh per week, as per media reports.
5. Neha Bhasin (Rs 2 lakh per week): The singer who changed the whole course of independent artist in India with her melodious songs and bold voice also became the part of the show. As per reports, Neha Bhasin was charging Rs 2 lakh per week for Big Boss OTT.
6. Akshara Singh (1.75 lakh per week): Most recognized for her Bhojpuri films, according to a report in Miss Malini, Akshara Singh is getting paid Rs 1.75 lakh per week.
7. Raqesh Bapat (1.2 lakh per week): The Tum Bin actor was one of the most loved and celebrated stars of the house because of his connection with Shamita Shetty. Raqesh who was an active member participating in all that is taking place in the house was charging Rs 1.2 lakh per week, as per reports.
8. Pratik Sahejpal (Rs 1 lakh per week): Pratik Sahejpal is a well-known reality show and social media star who rose to fame after his stint in LoveSchool. Ditching the finale seat and taking the money, Pratik used his mind to become the first confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss 15. Reportedly, the actor was drawing a paycheck of Rs 1 lakh per week.
9. Nishant Bhatt (1.2 lakh per week): LIke Raqesh Bapat, Nishant too is getting paid Rs 1.2 lakh per week. Nishant, Raqesh, and Pratik are reportedly the least paid contestants on the show.
10. Mosse Jattna (Rs 1.5 lakh per week): Well known as Moose Jattana, she has been making headlines for coming out as bisexual on the show. As for her paycheck, Muskan was getting paid Rs 1.5 lakh per week.
11. Zeeshan Khan (Rs 2.5 lakh per week): 'Kumkum Bhagya' actor Zeeshan Khan who recently hit headlines for turning up at the Goa airport in bathrobes, is charging Rs 2.5 lakh per week for Bigg Boss OTT.
12. Milind Gaba (Rs 1.75 lakh per week): Much loved by the viewers, Punjabi singer Milling Gaba was charging Rs 1.75 lakh per week for Bigg Boss OTT.
