From Aly Goni to Pamela Anderson: Highest-paid Bigg Boss contestants

Bigg Boss 17 is gearing up for its grand premiere on October 15. Netizens are more than excited to watch the controversial reality show and are already rooting for their favourites. One thing that is discussed the most amongst the contestants is the payment that these celebs receive per week. Over the years several popular names have come up for being the highest-paid contestants in the history of Bigg Boss. As the show gears for its premiere, let’s take a look at the celebs who were highest paid over the years.

Pamela is the highest-paid contestant in the history of Bigg Boss. The reality show star reportedly took Rs 2.5 crores for staying for 3 days in the house. Her entertaining and bold personality in Bigg Boss 4 was loved and appreciated by the audience. However, the news of her taking away a whopping Rs 2.5 crores for 3 days shocked everyone.

Rimi, an Indian actress and producer also makes it to the highest-paid list. She was seen on Bigg Boss 9 and reports confirm that she was paid Rs 2 crores as a signing amount for the show. She is popularly known for her movies Phir Hera Pheri, Dhoom, Hungama and more.

Sumbul became a household name with her popularity in the TV show Imlie. Her chemistry with co-star Fahmaan Khan in the show was something that fans adored a lot. Sumbul, the youngest contestant of Bigg Boss 16 was allegedly paid Rs 12 lakhs per week.

Karan Mehta is one of the most popular TV actors. He is known for his role in the popular TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actor who was seen on Bigg Boss 10 was allegedly paid Rs 1 crore for the entire season. He was reportedly one of the highest-paid contestants of his season.

Khali, also known as ‘The Great Khali’ is a popular wrestler. He was seen on the controversial reality show as well. Netizens really enjoyed his personality on Bigg Boss 4. He was paid approximately Rs 50 lakhs per week.

Karishma was the highest-paid contestant in season 8 of Bigg Boss. She was approximately paid Rs 10 lakhs per week. The actress is popularly known for her role in shows Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Nagarjuna- Ek Yodha and more.

Sreesanth from season 12 of the controversial reality show is another contestant who makes it to the highest-paid Bigg Boss contestants list. His strong personality in the show took him a long way and fans loved him for that. He was allegedly paid Rs 50 lakhs per week.

Karan Kundrra was seen on the 15th season of Bigg Boss. After impressing fans as a judge and host on Roadies and Love School respectively, he participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 15. According to the reports, he was allegedly paid Rs 4.5 crores for the entire season. He was the second runner-up of the season.

Aly Goni was one of the wildcard contestants of Bigg Boss 14. The actor wasn’t quite ready to participate in the reality show at the start. However, he decided to make it to the show when his then-best friend (now girlfriend) Jasmin Bhasin was at her lowest point in Bigg Boss 14. He came to show to support Jasmin and be there for her. His alleged payment for the show was approximately Rs 16 lakhs per week.