Bigg Boss 17 came to an end on January 28, 2024, as the grand finale saw Munawar Faruqui emerge as the winner. The stand-up comedian and rapper beat Abhishek Kumar, Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande and Arun Srikanth Mashettey to win the reality show, hosted by Salman Khan.
What is Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui’s net worth?
According to Times Now and Zee News, Munawar Faruqui’s massive net worth is estimated to be Rs 8 crore. His sources of income that contribute to his overall wealth include his stand-up comedy shows, music career, reality show stints and brand endorsements.
Here are the multiple sources of income that contribute to Munawar Faruqui’s wealth:
1. Stand-up shows
Besides his successful reality show stints, Munawar Faruqui is also a stand-up comedian. According to Times Now, he earns Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per stand-up comedy show.
2. Earnings from Instagram
Munawar Faruqui has 11.6 million followers on Instagram. According to Zee News, the influencer charges around Rs 15 lakh for a sponsored post.
3. Bigg Boss 17 prize money
For winning Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui took home Rs 50 lakh as prize money, according to the Economic Times. He also received a Hyundai Creta which is priced between Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.5 lakh, according to CarDekho.
4. Bigg Boss 17 fees
According to the Times of India, Munawar Faruqui’s fee for Bigg Boss 17 was between Rs 7 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per week. As Faruqui stayed inside the BB 17 house for 12 weeks, this would mean he received between Rs 84 lakh and Rs 96 lakh for the show. Along with the Rs 50 lakh prize money, he took home a sum between Rs 1.34 crore and Rs 1.46 crore.
5. Other reality shows
Bigg Boss 17 isn’t the only reality show that Munawar Faruqui has won. In 2022, Munawar won Lock Upp, which was hosted by Kangana Ranaut. According to the Times of India, he took home Rs 20 lakh as prize money, a car and an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. Reportedly, Faruqui was being paid between Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh per week for being a part of the show. For being a part of the first season of Lock Upp for all 7 weeks, Munawar received between Rs 21 lakh to Rs 24.5 lakh. In total, he earned between Rs 41 lakh and Rs 44.5 lakh from the show.
