These days TV is no longer considered a small medium. Television stars get paid a fat amount. We list the 10 top TV stars and what salaries they draw.
10. Twinkle Bajpai – Rs 15, 000 per day. She plays Laxmi in Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan. This is her first show and as of now she is doing only this one. She works 20 days a month.
9. Jay Bhanushali – Rs 20,000 per day. He was recently seen in Jhalak Dikhlajaa. He debuted in television almost a year back. Kayamath is the only show which he is doing right now." I am happy with amount I am getting right now. At least I can comfortably spend on my expenses," says Jai.
8. Ram Kapoor – Rs 25,000 per day. Kasamh Se is the only show which he is doing. He did a cameo for Kyunki.
7. Rajshree Thakur – Rs 30,000 per day. She is the lead in Saat Phere and under a contract of 20 working days a month.
6. Prachi Desai – Rs 35,000 per day. "As of now I want to concentrate on my film so I will take break from Kasamh Se. However, when I return, I will talk about my raise."
5. Shweta Tiwari – Rs 35,000 per day. Shweta is immensely popular actor and is only doing Kasauti Zindagi Kay which is going off air.
4. Sumeet Sachdev – Rs 37,000 per day. He is doing Kyunki and Karam Apna Apna with Balaji.
3. Sakshi Tanwar – Rs 45,000 per day. She is in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki as the main lead.
2. Smriti Irani – Rs 1, 00,000 per day (It is said that she wanted an increment before she left Kyunki). She works 20 days per month but in addition is also producing many shows.
1. Ronit Roy – Rs 1, 00,000 per day. He used to do three shows for Balaji at one same time. Right now he is doing Kasauti and Kyunki.
PS: All actors are under contract with their respective production houses. This contract has a various clauses which generally includes 20 working days a month. Most are paid through cheque. Newcomers get paid around Rs 20,000 but it can vary depending on the production house.
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