Lowest Paid Contestants
Pranit More

- Weekly Fee: Among the lowest paid (exact salary unconfirmed).
- Career: Stand-up comedian known for sharp roasts and satire.
- While he adds humor to the house, he earns far less than his celebrity co-contestants.
(Source: NDTV)
Mridul Tiwari

- Weekly Fee: Lowest bracket.
- Career: Popular YouTuber with 18–30M subscribers, known for prank and comedy videos.
- Net Worth: Estimated ₹61 crore (as per reports). Despite being among the lowest paid in Bigg Boss, his digital empire makes him one of the richest contestants outside the show.
(Source: India Forums)
Mid-Tier Contestants
Awez Darbar

- Weekly Fee: ₹6 lakh.
- Career: Famous choreographer, social media influencer, and son of music composer Ismail Darbar.
(Source: GoodReturns)
Ashnoor Kaur

- Weekly Fee: ₹6 lakh.
- Career: Popular TV actress, known for shows like Patiala Babes and Jhansi Ki Rani.
(Source: GoodReturns)
High Earners
Amaal Mallik

- Weekly Fee: ₹8.75 lakh.
- Career: Award-winning Bollywood music composer and singer, known for hits like Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon and Sooraj Dooba Hain.
- One of the top-paid contestants this season.
(Source: Indian Express)
The Highest Paid
Gaurav Khanna

- Weekly Fee: ₹17.5 lakh.
- Career: TV actor best known for his role as Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa and recently crowned winner of Celebrity MasterChef India.
- Why so high? His immense popularity and credibility as a household name justify his top spot in Bigg Boss 19 salaries.
(Source: NDTV)
Quick Salary Table (Lowest to Highest)
Contestant | Fee (₹ per week) | Net Worth Estimate |
---|---|---|
Pranit More | Lowest (unconfirmed) | — |
Mridul Tiwari | Lowest bracket | ₹61 crore |
Awez Darbar | ₹6 lakh | — |
Ashnoor Kaur | ₹6 lakh | — |
Amaal Mallik | ₹8.75 lakh | ₹25–30 crore |
Gaurav Khanna | ₹17.5 lakh | ₹12–15 crore |
Bigg Boss 19 has created a wide financial divide among its contestants. While YouTubers like Mridul Tiwari and comedians like Pranit More sit at the bottom of the pay scale inside the house, stars like Amaal Mallik and Gaurav Khanna command massive weekly fees. With ₹17.5 lakh per week, Gaurav Khanna stands as the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss 19—but in terms of overall net worth, Mridul Tiwari’s ₹61 crore fortune makes him the surprise richest name this season.