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Ankita Lokhande – ₹11–12 Lakh/Week (BB17)
Popular actress Ankita Lokhande was paid between ₹11–12 lakh per week during Bigg Boss 17, making her one of the most expensive TV faces to enter the house.
(en.wikipedia.org)
Sumbul Touqeer – ₹12 Lakh/Week (BB16)
At just 19, Sumbul Touqeer became one of the highest-paid contestants of Bigg Boss 16, earning ₹12 lakh weekly.
(en.wikipedia.org)
Dipika Kakar – ₹15 Lakh/Week (BB12 Winner)
Winner of Bigg Boss 12, Dipika Kakar, took home ₹15 lakh per week, cementing her as one of the top-earning winners in the show’s history.
(outlookindia.com)
Aly Goni – ₹16 Lakh/Week (BB14)
Television heartthrob Aly Goni joined Bigg Boss 14 and became one of the highest earners that season. With ₹16 lakh per week, his total earnings reportedly crossed ₹2.8 crore.
(pratidintime.com)
The Great Khali – ₹50 Lakh/Week (BB4)
WWE star and global icon The Great Khali was reportedly paid ₹50 lakh per week during his stint in Bigg Boss 4, one of the biggest paychecks of the time.
(hindustantimes.com)
S. Sreesanth – ₹50 Lakh/Week (BB12)
Cricketer Sreesanth, who was runner-up in Bigg Boss 12, matched Khali’s paycheck with ₹50 lakh per week.
(hindustantimes.com)
Rimi Sen – ₹2 Crore Signing Fee (BB9)
Bollywood actress Rimi Sen created buzz when she was reportedly paid ₹2 crore just to sign the show—regardless of how long she stayed inside.
(hindustantimes.com)
Pamela Anderson – ₹2.5 Crore (3 Days, BB4)
The crown for the highest-paid Bigg Boss contestant ever goes to Pamela Anderson. She was brought in for Bigg Boss 4 as a guest contestant and earned ₹2.5 crore for just three days—a record that remains unbeaten to date.
(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Summary Table: Ranked from Highest to Lowest
| Rank | Contestant | Season | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamela Anderson | BB4 | ₹2.5 crore (3 days) |
| 2 | Rimi Sen | BB9 | ₹2 crore signing fee |
| 3 | The Great Khali | BB4 | ₹50 lakh/week |
| 4 | Sreesanth | BB12 | ₹50 lakh/week |
| 5 | Dipika Kakar | BB12 | ₹15 lakh/week |
| 6 | Aly Goni | BB14 | ₹16 lakh/week (~₹2.8 cr) |
| 7 | Sumbul Touqeer | BB16 | ₹12 lakh/week |
| 8 | Ankita Lokhande | BB17 | ₹11–12 lakh/week |
From TV stars like Dipika Kakar to global icons like Pamela Anderson, Bigg Boss has seen some jaw-dropping paychecks. While contestants like Khali and Sreesanth earned heavily per week, Pamela Anderson’s ₹2.5 crore for three days still remains the most shocking payday in Bigg Boss history.
