Bigg Boss 18 started on October 6, with Salman Khan as the host. As the show begins, many fans are curious not only about the drama but also about how much the contestants are getting paid. Over the years, some contestants have received huge amounts of money for being on the show.
In the early seasons of Bigg Boss, the prize money was big. Rahul Roy, who won the first season, took home Rs 1 crore. Ashutosh Kaushik, the winner of Season 2, also got Rs 1 crore. But after Season 5, the prize money was reduced to Rs 50 lakhs, and in some seasons, it dropped even further.
Apart from the prize money, Bigg Boss is known for paying large amounts to get certain contestants to join. For example, Canadian-American actress Pamela Anderson was reportedly paid Rs 2.5 crores for just three days in the Bigg Boss house, making her one of the highest-paid contestants ever. Actress Rimi Sen, who was in Bigg Boss 9, reportedly earned Rs 2 crores. Wrestler The Great Khali and cricketer Sreesanth were also paid very well, both getting around Rs 50 lakhs per week during their time on the show.
In more recent seasons, the earnings of contestants have still been impressive. Rapper MC Stan, who won Season 16, reportedly earned Rs 31.8 lakhs, and comedian Munawar Faruqui, the winner of the previous season, took home Rs 50 lakhs.
As Bigg Boss 18 kicks off, fans can only guess how much this year’s contestants are earning. The show continues to make news for both the entertainment and the large sums paid to its stars. Stay tuned to find out how much the Bigg Boss 18 contestants are getting paid!
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