Have you ever wondered how Bigg Boss contestants are so eager to participate in a house where they are basically confined away from their family, friends, and life? Well, the huge amount of money they get paid is one of the main reasons for the choice.
The Khabri Channel has some clue as to why a season on the reality show is so appealing to the stars. An insider account of The Khabri revealed BB14 contestants’ salaries recently and the amount is shocking! According to the report, Shehzad Deol (who is now evicted) had the lowest salary, while Rubina Dilaik received the highest salary.
While the contestants are being paid handsomely, the ‘toofani seniors’ who were former BB contestants were receiving a substantially high salary. This is a detailed list of the exact amount that contestants receive per week for appearing on the show.
Shehzad Deol: 50,000 rupees
Jaan Kumar Sanu – 80,000 rupees
Rahul Vaidya – Rs 1 lakh
Nikki Tamboli – Rs 1.2 lakh
Pavitra Punia – Rs 1.5 lakh
Abhinav Shukla – Rs 1.5 lakh
Eijaz Khan – Rs 1.8 lakh
Nishant Singh Malkani – Rs 2 lakh
Sara Gurpal – Rs 2 lakh
Jasmin Bhasin – Rs 3 lakh
Rubina Dilaik – Rs 5 lakh
As for the elderly, who only stayed fifteen days, their salaries are as follows:
Sidharth Shukla – Rs 32 lakh
Hina Khan – Rs 25 lakh
Gauahar Khan – Rs 20 lakh
While Salman Khan’s exact salary was not disclosed, there are reports suggesting that he has risen significantly since he began hosting the show. But, he recently stated that he would be willing to accept a pay cut due to the pandemic and that the crew should receive adequate pay.
“I’m more than happy to cut it down so everyone else can get paid,” said Salman, speaking with Abhishek Rege, CEO of Endemol Shine India, at the launch event. It was discussed how the new regulations implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic require a much smaller crew than the ‘old normal’. The ‘new normal’, they said, would make them fire people. But instead, the BB14 team is working in shifts so they don’t have to be fired and no one gets a pay cut.
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