In recent years, Indian TV stars have really upped the game and taken it to the next level. These stars who have built solid fanbases with wildly popular shows over the years are earning impressive incomes at par with some Bollywood stars. Despite emerging as talents from the small screen, their wealth is nothing to sneeze at and instead quite awe-inspiring.
Today, we will take a look at the richest stars of Indian television and how they managed to amass such wealth according to GQ India.
Kapil Sharma
With a staggering net worth of Rs 300 crores, Kapil Sharma is the wealthiest Indian television star and also the highest paid one. During the prime of the Kapil Sharma Show, the comedian commanded Rs 50 lakh per episode. He currently has a lucrative deal with OTT giant Netflix where he gets paid Rs 5 crore per episode for The Great Indian Kapil Show according to the Economic Times.
Rupali Ganguly
The reigning queen of India television, Rupali Ganguly captured the attention of audiences when she made her debut and continues to do so. The actress has played the titular character in and as Anupamaa for years now. According to GQ India, the actress who earlier earned Rs 30,000 – 35,000 per episode now earns Rs 3 lakh instead – a major bump up.
Karan Kundra
Indian television heartthrob and one of the most popular actors on the small screen, Karan Kundra is known for shows like Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal. According to GQ he earned Rs 3 lakh for the latter, similar to Rupa Ganguly’s salary. He will host MTV Splitsvilla 16 in 2026. According to Zee News he has an impressive net worth of Rs 91 crores.
Harshad Chopra
One of the most awarded actors on Indian television, Harshad Chopra has graced screens across the nation since 2006. He gained popularity through shows like Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava?, Bepannah and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He was reportedly paid Rs 3 lakh per episode during his stint on YRKKH.
Tejasswi Prakash
Star of Naagin 6 and winner of Bigg Boss 15 (2021) Tejasswi Prakash is one of the highest paid actresses in Indian television today. As per GQ India she was paid Rs 2 lakhs per episode for Naagin 6. She most recently appeared in Celebrity MasterChef India where she emerged as the second runner up.
