From Ankita Lokhande to Munawar Faruqui: Here’s how much the popular Bigg Boss 17 contestants are getting paid for the controversial show

Bigg Boss 17 is hitting the headlines ever since it premiered on October 15. This season has an amazing line-up of contestants and netizens are loving every bit of the episodes. According to reports Salman Khan is getting paid a whooping Rs 25 crores per weekend. Like every time, fans are wondering how much the contestants are getting paid per episode. Here’s a list of popular Bigg Boss contestants and how much they are getting paid this season for the show..

Ankita is one of the most popular names of Bigg Boss 17 and netizens are already loving her. The actress received major love and recognition from her debut show Pavitra Rishta. The actress was away from television for a while but has finally made a come back with Bigg Boss 17. According to reports, she is the highest paid contestant of the show and is apparentlty paid approximately Rs 12 lakhs per week.

Stand-up comedian and rapper Munawar Faruqi won Lock Upp season 1. The show was a turning point in his career as he received major recognition post-that. He was offered the previous season of Bigg Boss as well however, couldn't be a part of the show due to prior commitments. According to reports, he is paid approximately Rs 7-8 lakhs per week.

Neil Bhatt, who is also one of the contestants of Bigg Boss 17, was seen on Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. The actor, who has participated in the show along with wife Aishwarya is also receiving love and appreciation. The actor is apparently paid around Rs 7-8 lakhs.

Aishwarya Sharma is popularly known for her role of Pakhi in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. The actress is also one of the highly paid Bigg Boss contestants. She is allegedly paid around Rs 11-12 lakhs per week. She was also one of the finalist of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13.

Mannara was the first confirmed contestant who entered the Bigg Boss 17 house. She is getting loved for her cute and bubbly personality. The south-Indian actress is allegedly paid around Rs 10 lakhs per week.

Abhishek Kumar is in the news for his constant fights inside the Bigg Boss house. The Udariyaan actor is paid around Rs 5 lakhs per week. He was also seen in Shalin Bhanot and Eisha Singh starrer Bekaboo.

Jigna Vohra is a former crime reporter and one of the Bigg Boss 17 contestants. She was behind the bars for 9 months and has been quite open about it inside the Bigg Boss house. Jigna is paid around Rs 7.5 lakhs per week.

Isha Malviya, who became a household name as Jasmine through her debut show Udaariyaan is one of the popular contestants of the Bigg Boss 17. She is approximately paid around Rs 7.5 lakhs per week.