The buzz around Bigg Boss 19, which premiered on August 25, 2025, hosted by Salman Khan, has intensified with confirmation that Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna is the season’s highest-paid contestant. According to SCREEN, Khanna commands an impressive ₹17.5 lakh per week, equating to ₹2.5 lakh daily, placing him among the top six highest-paid contestants in the show’s history. Music composer Amaal Mallik follows, earning ₹8.75 lakh weekly, or roughly ₹1.25 lakh per day.

Khanna’s hefty paycheck surpasses notable past earners like Karanveer Bohra, who earned ₹20 lakh weekly in Season 12, though Pamela Anderson’s ₹2.5 crore for a three-day stint remains unmatched. Reports also reveal that Khanna has secured a new project with either Star or Colors, set to debut after Bigg Boss 19 concludes, further cementing his rising prominence.

Other contestants, including social media star Awez Darbar and actress Ashnoor Kaur, earn ₹6 lakh weekly, while Pranit More and Mridul Tiwari are reportedly the lowest paid this season. The contestant lineup also features Abhishek Bajaj, Natalia Janoszek, Kunickaa Sadanand, Nehal Chudasama, Zeeshan Quadri, Nagma Mirajkar, and Baseer Ali, adding diverse star power to the reality show.

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Bigg Boss 19 adopts a hybrid broadcast model, prioritizing OTT releases with episodes dropping on digital platforms before airing on Colors TV an hour and a half later. Despite a reportedly smaller budget compared to previous seasons, the show continues to captivate audiences with its high-profile cast and dramatic flair.

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