Bigg Boss 17 Highest Paid Contestant
Recently, Salman Khan made a triumphant return to television with the latest installment of Bigg Boss. On October 15, he ceremoniously unveiled the eclectic ensemble of contestants, ushering them into the spotlight one by one. This season, the show boasts a roster featuring celebrity couples and notable YouTubers. The thematic essence of Bigg Boss 17 centers around the trifecta of Heart, Intellect, and Tenacity. Amidst this, it has been whispered that the show’s most handsomely rewarded participant commands a staggering sum of Rs 12 lakh weekly.
Remarkably, Ankita Lokhande reigns as the highest-paid contender, generously pocketing a sum of Rs 12 lakh per week. In stark contrast, the talented Munawar Faruqui’s earnings pale, with a paycheck amounting to a mere Rs 7-8 lakh.
Various media outlets have illuminated the financial particulars of Bigg Boss 17’s most remunerated contender, confirming that Ankita Lokhande claims this coveted title. The luminous actress, renowned for her role in Pavitra Rishta opposite the late Sushant Singh Rajput, entered the competition hand in hand with her spouse, Vicky Jain. Speculation abounds as to her performance, with audiences holding high expectations. Participating alongside her is her husband, a prominent businessman, their entry marked by a captivating display set to a romantic melody. Onstage, Salman Khan officiated a vow from Vicky Jain, pledging unwavering devotion and service to his wife, Ankita Jain.
Ankita Lokhande’s acclaim stems from the widely-loved TV series ‘Pavitra Rishta’ where her chemistry with Sushant Singh Rajput blossomed, albeit briefly. Their paths diverged due to conflicting aspirations: Sushant yearned for career zeniths, while Ankita sought domestic tranquility.
Notably, Ankita Lokhande boasts roles in two ‘100 crore’ films. Following a hiatus and her separation from Sushant Singh Rajput, she made her mark in Bollywood alongside Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika. The film soared, amassing a staggering Rs 142 crore globally. Subsequently, she shared the screen with Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh in Baaghi-3, another blockbuster accumulating Rs 137 crore worldwide. Following in her wake, Munawar Faruqui emerges as the second highest earner in Bigg Boss 17, securing a weekly stipend of Rs 7-8 lakh.
For the uninitiated, the roster of Bigg Boss 17 Contestants includes Mannara Chopra, Munawar Faruqui, Aishwarya Sharma, Neil Bhat, Navid Sole, Anurag Dobhal, Sana Raees Khan, Jigna Vora, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Soniya Bansal, Khanzaadi, Sunny Arya, Rinku Dhawan, Arun Mashettey, Abhishek Kumar, and Isha Malviya. Each promises a riveting journey, adding to the allure of this season’s Bigg Boss.