There is a reason why the Indian TV industry is more celebrated and loved than the showbiz industry of Bollywood. Every actor who steps into the city of dream starts their career with Tv industry as it is the first big step to success. From the name, fame to money, the Indian TV industry is the first big step in a manner that every actor needs to take before making it big in Bollywood. TV celebs are also not far behind when it comes to earning a whopping amount for an episode. It is often noticed that the TV celebs take home a big amount some even earn more in TV shows than they do in films. Here is the list of the Top 10 highest-paid actors of the Indian TV industry:
1. Kapil Sharma (₹50 lakh per episode): The comedy king of India, Kapil Sharma is currently one of the most paid actors in the industry, and his flat in Mumbai, his cars, and his places in Punjab is proof of that. this comedian charges upward of ₹50 lakh per episode of his own show, The Kapil Sharma Show Season 2.
2. Sunil Grover (₹10 to 12 lakh per day): The partner in the crime of Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover is the biggest reason behind the success of Comedy Night with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma 2. After leaving the show, the actor reportedly draws ₹10 to 12 lakh per day.
3. Hina Khan (₹2 lakh per episode): Echoing excellence since her debut, Hina Khan has come a long way as an actor. The actress went from earning ₹80,000 to 1 lakh at the beginning of her career to reportedly, ₹2 lakh per episode, now.
4. Mishal Raheja (₹1.5 to 1.6 lakh per episode): Mishal is very rarely seen playing the lead role still he is often paid more than the lead actor of his show. The actor who rose to fame after his performance in Kumkum Bhagya and Laagi Tujhse Lagan draws ₹1.5 to 1.6 lakh per episode.
5. Ronit Roy (₹1.25 lakh per day): Ronit is one of the greatest actors, the Indian Tv industry has ever produced. Not just in the Tv industry he has made his mark in Bollywood as well. last seen in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, this actor reportedly draws ₹1.25 lakh per day.
6. Ram Kapoor (₹1.25 lakh per day.): There is a reason why Indian Serial makers are running behind Ram Kapoor to sign him in their shows. According to sources, he charges around ₹1.25 lakh per day.
7. Divyanka Tripathi (1 lakh to 1.5 lakh per episode): In 2019, this Yeh Hai Mohabbatein star was on the 79th position on the Forbes list of Highest Earning Indian Celebs. The actor is rumored to charge anywhere between 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh per episode.
8. Karan Patel (₹1.25 lakh per day): Widely known as the Shahrukh Khan of the Indian TV industry, Karan Patel has given many marvelous shows including Ye Hai Mohabbatein. The actor has seen a steady rise in the industry and now reportedly draws approximately ₹1.25 lakh per day.
9. Sakshi Tanwar (₹1.25 lakh per episode): After spending 22 years in the industry and being the driving force behind one of India's most famous soap shows, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Sakshi reportedly draws around ₹1.25 lakh per episode.
10. Mohit Raina (₹1 lakh per episode): He gained popularity after his roles in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev and Kaafir. He was also seen in Netflix's Mrs. Serial Killer. Now, the actor is rumored to charge around ₹1 lakh per episode.
