Bigg Boss Season 13 is one of the most controversial reality shows of the Indian television industry. The new season of Bigg Boss promises to deliver the contestants in a never-seen-before avatar, exciting the fans. Even though there is no specific theme this season, the reality show has garnered much appreciation for its unique cast. However, the makers of the show extended their pocket strings to the limit, as it was difficult to rope in the unusual cast. Here is a look at the whopping amounts each contestant is taking home this season.

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Who are among the highest-paid contestants in Bigg Boss 13?

The makers of the show have left no stone unturned for the success of the 13^th Season of Bigg Boss. Reportedly, television actor Rashami Desai is the highest paid contestant on the show, being paid nearly 1.2 crores for three months. The makers of the show have put their best bet on the actor, as Rashami has made several brief appearances in the previous seasons of the show and knows how to keep the audience engaged. Rashami Desai was reportedly considered for the earlier seasons too but she refused as she was committed to other projects.

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Other contestants

Devoleena Bhattacharjee is the second-highest-paid contestant on the show. Bhattacharjee agreed to appear on the show for ₹12 lakhs. Another contestant, Siddharth Shukla has been roped in for a whopping nine lakh rupees per week. Bollywood actor, Koena Mitra charged ₹5 lakhs for her stint in the infamous reality show.

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Actors like Gauahar Khan, Hina Khan, Rimi Sen and Shweta Tripathi are considered as the highest-paid Bigg Boss celebrities of all time. The makers of the show had managed to rope in international stars like Andrew Symonds, Pamela Anderson and 'The Great Khali' in the earlier seasons. Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 13 premiered on September 29, 2019. Ameesha Patel is a vital part of the season, as she is roped in as the ‘Mistress of the House’.

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