Published 23:34 IST, September 18th 2024
Rupali Ganguly To Dilip Joshi: Highest Paid List Of TV Stars Hints Gender Pay Parity On Small Screen
Fans must be wondering how much do their favourite actors earn from their show. From Dilip Joshi to Rupali Ganguly to other here is TV's high paid actors.
Over the past decade, Indian television has come a long way. There has always been debate and discussions around gender pay disparity in the entertainment industry. The immense popularity of the shows has resulted in many TV actors gaining global recognition as well.
Highest TV actors: From Dilip Joshi to Rupali Ganguly
In showbiz basically, an actor’s pay grade is based on the value they bring to the project, be it their skills or brand value. According to reports, currently there are few female actresses who get paid more in the TV industry than male actors.
Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly from Anupamaa, who plays the lead role of the same name earns ₹3 lakh per episode. Rupali Ganguly made her debut in acting career as a child artist in film Saaheb. She is the daughter of film director Anil Ganguly.
Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi who became a household name after the popular sitcom show Taarak Ka Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, earns ₹1.5 lakh per episode. Dilip Joshi began his acting career in 1989 film Maine Pyaar Kiya.
Divyanka Tripathi
Divyanka Tripathi who has been part of popular shows- Banoo Main Teri Dulhann and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein earns ₹1.5-2 lakh per episode. Divyanka made her acting debut in a telefilm for Doordarshan and later presented a show called Akash Vani.
Karan Kundra
Karan Kundra, best known for shows- Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Dil Hi Toh Hai, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum earns earns ₹3 lakh per episode. Kundrra made his acting debut in 2009 with the lead role of Arjun Punj in Kitani Mohabbat Hai.
Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash who predominantly works in Hindi TV shows and Marathi films earns ₹2 lakh per episode. Tejasswi began her acting career in 2012 thriller 2612, in which she played the role of Rashmi Bhargava.
Harshad Chopda
Harshad Chopda known for his role as Raghavendra Pratap Singh in Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? earns earns ₹3 lakh per episode. Harshad made a breakthrough in his acting career in 2006 with Mamta.
Kapil Sharma
Stand-up comedian, host and actor Kapil Sharma who entertains audience and has perfect comedy timing earns reportedly ₹5 crore per episode.
Kapil Sharma rose to fame after winning the comedy reality television show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge's third season in 2007.
Updated 06:46 IST, September 19th 2024