From Rahul Vaidya to Pamela Anderson: Top 10 highest-paid Bigg Boss contestants over the years

As Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 is on the horizon, anticipation is high among fans eager to witness another season of drama, alliances, and challenges. Over the years, Bigg Boss has not only impressed audiences with its entertainment quotient but has also been a lucrative platform for celebrities, offering substantial paychecks for their participation. 

Top 10 highest-paid Bigg Boss contestants of all time and how much they earned:

1. Manveer Gurjar (Season 10)

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Manveer Gurjar, a dairy farm owner from Noida, won 'Bigg Boss 10'. He reportedly earned Rs. 25,000 per week for the 105 days he spent inside the house, totaling approximately Rs. 3.75 lakh. After winning, he received an additional Rs. 40 lakh as prize money.

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2. Rahul Vaidya (Season 14)

• Paycheck: Rs. 1 lakh per week 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 14 lakh (assuming a 14-week stay)

3. Gautam Gulati (Season 8)

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• Paycheck: Rs. 6-8 lakh per week 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 1.5-2 crore for the season

4. Shilpa Shinde (Season 11)

• Paycheck: Rs. 6-7 lakh per week 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 6-7 crore for the season

5. Hina Khan (Season 11)

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• Paycheck: Rs. 7-8 lakh per week
• Total Earnings: Rs. 7-8 crore for the season

6. Sidharth Shukla (Season 13)

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• Paycheck: Rs. 9-10 lakh per week
•  Total Earnings: Rs. 1.2-1.4 crore (assuming a 14-week stay)

7. Karishma Tanna (Season 8)

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• Paycheck: Rs. 10-12 lakh per week 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 1.2-1.4 crore (assuming a 12-week stay)

8. Rashami Desai (Season 13)

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• Paycheck: Rs. 1.2 crore for the season 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 1.2 crore for the season

9. Khali (Season 4)

• Paycheck: Rs. 50 lakh per week 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 1.25 crore (assuming a 2.5-week stay)

10. Pamela Anderson (Season 4)

• Paycheck: Rs. 2.5 crore for her 3-day stay 
• Total Earnings: Rs. 2.5 crore for her 3-day stay

This list reflects the varied earning potential of Bigg Boss contestants, ranging from weekly salaries to total earnings for their entire season of participation.

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