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Kapil Sharma And Rupali Ganguly Are Among Television's Highest-Paid Actors, Check Full List Here

From Kapil Sharma to Rupali Ganguly and Tejasswi Prakash, here’s a look at some of the highest-paid actors and actresses on Indian television today.

Indian television, despite its often dramatic storylines, continues to thrive in popularity, even amidst the rise of OTT platforms offering short, binge-worthy content. These soap operas and sitcoms have turned actors like Sakshi Tanwar, Hina Khan, Jennifer Winget, Ronit Roy, and Ram Kapoor into beloved household names and some of the highest-paid stars in the industry.

Highest Paid TV Actors

The newest generation of TV actors is enjoying similar fame, along with lucrative earnings. Here’s a look at some of the highest-paid actors and actresses on Indian television today.

Kapil Sharma

At the top of the list is Kapil Sharma, who holds the title of the highest-paid and richest TV actor in India with an astounding net worth of Rs 300 crore, according to DNA India. The popular comedian, as reported by the Times of India and other sources, previously earned a staggering Rs 50 lakh per episode of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Currently, he’s entertaining audiences with 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' on Netflix.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Rupali Ganguly

Rupali Ganguly has long reigned as a queen of Indian television, starring in the hit show 'Anupamaa'. Reportedly, she earns an impressive Rs 3 lakh per episode, a significant increase from her earlier salary of Rs 30,000-35,000 for the same show.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Karan Kundrra

Similarly, Karan Kundrra also reportedly earned Rs 3 lakh per episode for 'Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal'. The 'Bigg Boss 15' star was recently seen in 'Love Adhura' alongside Erica Fernandes.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Harshad Chopra

Harshad Chopra, beloved for his role as Abhi in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' (YRKKH), India’s longest-running soap opera, reportedly earns Rs 3 lakh per episode, according to the Times of India.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Tejasswi Prakash

Tejasswi Prakash’s career soared after winning 'Bigg Boss 15', making her one of the highest-paid TV stars in India. She reportedly earned Rs 2 lakh per episode for her role in 'Naagin 6'.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Divyanka Tripathi

Divyanka Tripathi became a household name as Ishita in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'. For her role in the show, she reportedly earned between Rs 1.5-2 lakh per episode. She was last seen in 'The Magic of Shiri' alongside Namit Das and Jaaved Jaaferi.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Dilip Joshi

Dilip Joshi, the beloved Jethalal from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', reportedly earns Rs 1.5 lakh per episode, according to the Times of India.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Jennifer Winget

Jennifer Winget captivated audiences as Maya in 'Beyhadh' and 'Beyhadh 2'. For the second season of the popular show, she reportedly took home Rs 1.5 lakh per episode. Jennifer was recently seen in 'Raisinghani vs Raisinghani' opposite Karan Wahi.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Shraddha Arya

Shraddha Arya, who starred as Preeta in 'Kundali Bhagya', also reportedly earned Rs 1.5 lakh per episode. She made a cameo appearance in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' alongside Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Gaurav Khanna

Rounding out the top 10 highest-paid TV stars is Gaurav Khanna. Fans of 'Anupamaa' adore him as Anuj (AK). According to the Times of India, the 'CID' actor earns Rs 1.5 lakh per episode for his role in 'Anupamaa'.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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