11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month!

Gone are the times when television was aptly called the small screen. Well, not more definitely. Today television has become huge and is giving tough competition to its counterpart " Bollywood. And not just the production budget, even the TV actors' remuneration is at par with our film stars. There have been enough debates as to whether or not they deserve the amount they ask for, we cannot deny the fact that they work under more intense conditions, for more number of days per month and sometimes even end up playing the same character for an entire decade! So that's absolutely fine if we tell you the amount of money producers are ready to pay top television actors like Ram Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Divyanka Tripathi and Hina Khan. For it only shows that Indian television is growing in numbers, not just in ratings, but also the actors' fees.

We agree that apart from the loyal audience of a show, the remaining world will criticise the dragged plots and over-dramatic twists on the never-ending daily soap operas. But while we criticise them, we also end up watching them sometime or the other. And as much as you might think that the actors can pull and entire episode holding that one expression, that doesn't change their earning figures.

We list down 11 top actors on Indian television and their current fees. Don't blame us if your jaws drop at the figures. Mind you, the numbers are for per episode.

1. Divyanka Tripathi - Rs 80,000 - 1 lakh per episode

Divyanka Tripathi was recently in news for her marriage with actor Vivek Dahiya.

One of the television's most favourite bahu, Divyanka is best know as Ishita or Ishi Maa in the hit show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. And mind you, she is paid Rs 80,000 - 1 lakh per episode.

2. Hina Khan - Rs 1 lakh to 1.25 lakh per episode

Hina Khan plays Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Who is bothered if you say she has the same expression for every emotion, Hina aka Akshara from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai gets a whooping Rs 1 lakh to 1.25 lakh per episode. She is also one of the highest paid television actresses we have today.

3. Karan Patel - Rs 1 lakh -1.25 lakh per episode

Karan Patel plays Raman Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

He was the best host the show Gumrah had. But we associate Karan more as Raman bhalla from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. And man, he gets Rs 1 lakh -1.25 lakh per episode!

4. Ankita Lokhande - Rs 90,000- 1.5 lakh per episode

Ankita Lokhande is famous for her role in Pavitra Rishta.

She might be absent from the scene for a while now. But her personal life and on-off association with actor Sushant Singh Rajput, keeps her in the news. Best known for the show Pavitra Rishta, Ankita demands anywhere between Rs 90,000- 1.5 lakh per episode.

5. Ronit Roy - Rs 1.25 lakh per episode

Ronit Roy does both films and television with ease.

Here is one actor who comfortably switched sides between Bollywood and television. Said to be one of Ekta Kapoor's favourite actors, Ronit receives Rs. 1.25 lakh per episode. Also he has a policy that allows him to work for only 15 days a month.

6. Saakshi Tanwar - Rs 80,000 approx per episode

Saakshi Tanwar's fame on television began with Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki.

She was Ekta Kapoor's protegee and still remains one of the most favoured actresses for Balaji. She is currently seen in the second season of 24 and will be palying Aamir Khan's wife in Dangal. And she demands Rs. 80,000 approx per episode for television.

7. Ram Kapoor - Rs. 1.25 lakh per episode

Ram Kapoor is popular for his role in Bade Ache Lagte Hain.

Sakshi's Bade Achhe Lagte Hai co-star Ram Kapoor is another favourite of Ekta Kapoor. We recently saw him playing Katrina Kaif's funny father in Baar Baar Dekho. And when on television he demands a whopping Rs. 1.25 lakh per episode. He too shoots for only 15 days, and gives the remaining time to films and family.

8. Drashti Dhami - Rs 60,000 per episode

Drashti Dhami is famous for her role in Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani.

One of the most beautiful actresses we see on television currently, Drashti is playing Rani in the show Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani. And she receives Rs. 60,000 per episode for the same.

9. Mohit Raina - Rs 1 lakh per episode

Mohit Raina is popular for his role as Lord Shiva in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev.

Have you ever seen a Lord Shiva as good looking as him? Well, none of us have! And while his massive female fan base keeps swooning over his chiselled physique and killer looks, he is still remembered for playing Shiva in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev. Currently, he receives Rs. 1 lakh per episode for playing King Ashoka on television.

10. Shivaji Satham - Rs 1 lakh per episode

Actor Shivaji Satham plays the famous ACP Pradyuman in CID.

"Daya pata karo..." All you need to pay actor Shivaji Satham to say this iconic dialogue on CID is Rs. 1 lakh per episode. Don't get us wrong! He totally deserves that, because he is one of the main reasons why this show has been running continuously for over 18 years now.

11. Mishal Raheja - Rs 1.6 lakh per episode

Mishal Raheja is popular for his role in Laagi Tujhse Lagan.

Mishal is one of the highest paid actors on television too. While he played Datta Bhau in Laagi Tujhse Lagan, he is currently seen as Viplav in Ishq Ka Rang safed. And he confidently demands Rs. 1.6 lakh per episode.

Acting is definitely not an easy job but if stretching a single plot for three months can make you rich, would you mind leaving your mundane job and trying your luck on television instead?

But I think MR deserves this...he is far better than the actors mentioned in the article😳

Male artists like ram, karan, ronit and mohit.. All are really good and hardworking people..

But for me mish is definitely the best..❤️

The male actors mentioned in the list deserves the much appreciation and high amounts, I personally feel so..they all are very talented and have a huge fan flowing..

Thanks for sharing😃

Thanks for sharing,awida😊

Agree with you Pearl. how can we be sure when the actors keep denying such reports about their salaries.

Somehow seeing Mishal's name in this post made me feel proud. coz those actors are very talented and successful.⭐️

I agree with you. Ronit and Ram are senior actors. I remember watching Ronit's first movie : Jaan Teri Naam Karta Hai ..when I was in my collage days. I still remeber its beautiful songs. Ronit does gr8 job on tv and movies. 👏 I too think that he is tv's highest baid actor.

I didn't watch Ram's shows, or movies. so I can't comment on him.. 😳

Welcome Barbie.😊

You know ..when I saw your activity in the forum. Zaj, Dazzy , Joya and you are still active and post new posts daily. I thought why can't I be more active. so I did some searches and found this article .😉

I don't know why do I feel that you don't like female actresses getting paid high amounts of money . I mean ..they are the real heroines of the shows which are women centric. so I think they deserve even more than the actors. I am watching Geet in an Arabic channel. and I find Drashti a charming actress. I don't watch Devyanka's or Hina's shows. so I can't comment on them.😳

The reason why I did not comment on the female artists is that the actresses mentioned here, I did not watch any of their shows except YHM.. I was a fan of divankya-karan's YHM at one time so I just said that divyanka is popular for her actings and so is mentioned in the list... I know only divyanka and none else.. But I have seen all the male artists, whose names are there in this article, in some show or the other.. So I am aware of their acting ability and this is the reason I praised them..

I dont have any grudge against any female actress..