Meet small screen superstars who take home heavy pay cheques...
There is no doubt that the TV industry is a highly lucrative one. In fact, the pay packets given to the top stars are a lot more than what second rung Bollywood actors/actresses make in a year or two. Of course, TV is back-breaking work but extremely rewarding. If you work for a decade, have hit shows and invest well, you are set for a lifetime. Even the salary hikes, as we average people would describe it, as superb. A slightly popular newcomer pockets a cool Rs 25 per day.. Please note that these are approximate figures.
Talking about actors, the 90s bracket is ruled by the popular seniors. Kumkum Bhagyaand Yeh Hai Mohabbatein stars rake in above Rs 90K per day. The hot entrant in the 80s club is Nakuul Mehta, after the success of Ishqbaaz. The most crowded space is the 60K-75K bracket with actors like Arjun Bijlani, Rajat Tokas, Sidharth Shukla, falling in that segment. So, here is a look at how much the hottest hunk from popular on-air dailies make…
Shabbir Ahluwalia – 95K
With a TV career that spans close to two decades, Shabbir Ahluwalia is one of the most experienced actors in the TV industry. Though he is close to 40, he can still make women weak in the knees. Shabbir with his rugged looks, easy charm and effortless acting is one of the mainstays of Kumkum Bhagya. The show has been a TRP topper since three years and he is making an approximate of Rs 95K per day.
With a TV career that spans close to two decades, Shabbir Ahluwalia is one of the most experienced actors in the TV industry. Though he is close to 40, he can still make women weak in the knees. Shabbir with his rugged looks, easy charm and effortless acting is one of the mainstays of Kumkum Bhagya. The show has been a TRP topper since three years and he is making an approximate of Rs 95K per day.
Karan Patel – 90KLike Shabbir, Karan Patel too has immense experience. Fans adore him as the angry egoistical yet loving Raman Bhalla on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Karan’s fan base extends to many countries of Southeast Asia as well. As per sources, Divyanka Tripathi and Karan take home the same pay i.e. around 90K. (Also Read: Karan Patel wants to remarry Ankita Bhargava, courtesy her hot pictures)
Like the above, Vivian too has a hit track record when it comes to daily soaps. He commands close to 85K per day and producers are more than willing to shell out money for the handsome hunk. Vivian has a crazy fan following amongst girls in India and in countries like Egypt, Turkey and Central Asian nations. He is also one of the finest actors of his generation. Vivian is also one of the highest paid for events etc.
Barun Sobti – 80K
Tall, handsome and talented, Barun Sobti is lethal for women. He stole the show as Arnav Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon and disappeared for close to four years. His return on the web-series Tanhaiyaan was a hit too and he made 70K per day as per sources. Barun is commanding close to 80K per day on his comeback. (Also Read: Barun Sobti and Shivani Tomar’s Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon gets a decent opening on the TRP charts!)
Shaheer Sheikh – 70KHe is one of the highest-paid actors in Indonesia and boasts of an enviable lifestyle with a villa complete with a plunge-in pool and lotus pond. Shaheer also loves swanky cars and owns a BMW and Mercedes. However, money is not the sole criteria for him when it comes to choosing work. He is paid around 70K per episode for his comeback venture, Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi. Shaheer is also endorsing some of the top brands in Indonesia.
Karanvir Bohra – 75KLike Shabbir, Karanvir too has spent close to two decades in the TV industry. He has a sizeable fan following and is a versatile actor. People adored his romantic chemistry with Surbhi Jyoti in Qubool Hai and feared him in Saubhagyavati Bhava. He is one of the best actors for grey characters. Karanvir has swag, looks and immense charisma.
Ssharad Malhotra – 65K
Like Vivian and most of the above, Ssharad has had a hit track record when it comes to dailies. The suave actor is now seen as Rishi Singh Bedi in Kasam – Tere Pyaar Ki. While some of the tracks have been boring and repetitive, Ssharad has always been good. He is also doing short films and wants to direct soon.
Kushal Tandon – 65KKushal Tandon, who is seen as Arjun Sharma in Beyhadh pockets a cool 60-65K per day. The hunk made an impression with his first daily, Ek Haazaron Main Meri Behna Hai and went on to do Bigg Boss. Kushal is loved by girls and is a reliable actor.
Talking about top 10 shows, Naamkarann’s Zain Imam roughly makes around Rs 45K per episode while Mohsin Khan is earning around Rs 30-35 K per day as per sources. We hope you liked this feature. Stay tuned to Bollywood Life for more scoop and updates…
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