Bigg Boss season 18: Who is the highest paid contestant on Salman Khan-hosted show?

New Delhi: The moment we have all been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived! Yes, you guessed it right. Here, we are talking about the grand finale of Bigg Boss Season 18, scheduled to take place on Sunday (January 19, 2025). In the year 2024, a diverse array of contestants from various walks of life entered the controversial house and now only a select few remain, each eying the prestigious trophy. But, at the same time, audiences are curious to know who among them has been paid the most by the makers. Well, let’s find out!

If we talk about the participants’ fees, Vivian Dsena reportedly tops the list as the highest-paid contestant. According to a TV9Hindi report, the 36-year-old actor’s weekly fee is Rs 5 lakh. Bigg Boss 18 spanned over 15 weeks. Taking this into consideration, Vivian has earned a whopping Rs 75 lakh from the show. If Vivian wins, he will receive an additional Rs 50 lakh as prize money.

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Bigg Boss 18 contestants’ fees

The weekly remuneration of the other finalists is as follows: While Karan Veer Mehra charged Rs 3 lakh per week, Avinash Mishra earned Rs 1.5 lakh weekly. Rajat Dalal took home Rs 1 lakh per week and Chum Darang received Rs 2 lakh weekly. Now, it will be really interesting to see which finalist bags the Rs 50 lakh winner’s prize money.

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Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the grand finale of Bigg Boss Season 18 will air on Colors TV and JioCinema at 9:30 pm. With stakes higher than ever and competition at its peak, the participant who secures the most viewer votes will ultimately emerge victorious.