Taking a bath in cow dung, getting a Mohawk, sitting in a box for hours and minding your every move as you are on national television 24 hours a day – that pretty much describes reality TV. Ever wondered why Bigg Boss contestants agree to 3 months of pure horror?
The answer to the above question is also the answer to every other problem in the world – Money. Let us tell you that all inmates will be taking home a big fat pay check, at the end of the show.
According to a report in leading English daily, While Tanisha Mukherjee is the highest paid contestant of the seventh season of Bigg Boss, Elli Avram is the least paid.
Read on to know what your favourite Bigg Boss contestants are making in a week.
Tanisha Mukherjee
Younger sister of Kajol, sister in law of Ajay Devgn and daughter of yesteryear actress Tanuja is the highest paid actress on the show.
Tanisha makes Rs. 7.5 lakh per week.
Gauhar Khan
Gauhar comes second to Tanisha. The pretty model/actress makes Rs. 6 lakh per week.
Kushal Tandon
Best known for his role in daily soap Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Kushal is already a favourite amongst audiences and makes Rs. 5 lakh per week.
Armaan Kohli
The angry man of reality TV, popular for his unforgettable portrayal of an Icchadhari Naag in Jaani Dushman is making Rs. 5 lakhs per week.
Kamya Punjabi
Known best for her prefect portrayal of vamps in Saas-Bahu sagas, Kamya remains a hot favourite on the show and takes home Rs. 4 lakh per week.
Pratyusha Bannerjee
The Anandi of Balika Vadhu is evicted now but was making around Rs. 3.5 lakhs per week during her Bigg Boss days.
Sangram Singh
Champion wrestler who is dating Payal Rohtagi is fetching around Rs. 3.5 lakh a week.
Andy
The witty VJ of channel V who keeps the house alive with his bizarre antics takes home Rs. 3 lakh every week.
Vivek Mishra
The nude yoga a guru may have lasted just a few days on the show but his pay check amounted toRs. 3 lakh a week.
Ajaz Khan
Actor/model who is these days stuck in a vicious love triangle with Gauhar and Kushal takes home Rs. 2.5 lakh per week.
Sofia Hayat
The hot model/singer Sofia makes Rs. 1.5 lakh per week.
Elli Avram
Swedish-Greek actress and Salman’s favourite on the show, now evicted Elli was making Rs. 1 lakh per week.