Bigg Boss Is back with a bang. The latest installment of the reality show premiered on Sunday, October 6 Salman Khan Once again on top. Fans can expect the usual mix of drama and entertainment in the new season, which can be watched on ColorsTV and JioCinema.
During its 17 seasons, Bigg Boss has offered attractive prize money to the contestants. The format of the show has evolved over time, especially since the sixth season, with the prize money decreasing. But the awards still remain important.
It’s not just the winner who walks away with a cash prize. Each contestant on the show is compensated weekly or monthly depending on their popularity. Some of the highest paid contestants in previous seasons have spent huge sums just to participate in the show. Take a look at the prize money awarded over the past 17 seasons and the highest-paid contestants in the show’s history.
Bigg Boss India’s winners earned over Rs 1021 lakh in 17 seasons—here’s how much each champion took home
Bigg Boss 1 (2007) first season Bigg Boss aired in 2007 and was hosted by actor Arshad WarsiThe winner of the season was actor Rahul Roy, who is known for his acting Aashiqui (1990). According to this, he took home Rs 1 crore as prize money india.com,
Bigg Boss 2 (2008)
Second season, hosted by actress Shilpa Shetty KundraActor and reality TV star Ashutosh Kaushik emerged victorious. Kaushik, who also won MTV Roadies in 2007, won Rs 1 crore as prize for winning the Bigzee boss 2according to Times Now,
Bigg Boss 3 (2009)
Veteran Bollywood actor in the third season of Bigg Boss Amitabh Bachchan Stepped in as the new host. The winner of the third season of the popular reality show was Vindu Dara Singh, who was awarded a prize of Rs 1 crore. Hindustan Times,
Bigg Boss 4 (2010)
Salman Khan took over the responsibility of hosting Bigg Boss In 2010, and television actress Shweta Tiwari became the first female winner of the reality show. According to one, she walked away with Rs 1 crore as prize money times of India Report.
Bigg Boss 5 (2011)
Another popular television actress Juhi Parmar won the coveted title in Season 5. According to, Parmar was awarded Rs 1 crore as prize money India Today,
Bigg Boss 6 (2012)
This season saw a significant change in the prize money as it was reduced to Rs 50 lakh. actress Urvashi Dholakia, famous for the role of Komolika test of lifeWon the trophy and Rs 50 lakh, according to ndtv,
Bigg Boss 7 (2013)
As per, the seventh season continued with a prize money of Rs 50 lakh India Todayand the winner was an actress Gauhar Khan,
Bigg Boss 8 (2014)
Television actor Gautam Gulati won bigg boss season 8And took home Rs 50 lakh as prize money Hindustan Times, farah khan Took over hosting duties for a short time in the eighth season of Bigg Boss,
Bigg Boss 9 (2015)
Reality TV star Prince Narula wins the ninth season Bigg Bossis already a well-known face due to his win in mtv roadies And mtv splitsvillaAccording to, Prince Narula received Rs 50 lakh as prize money. Times Now,
Bigg Boss 10 (2016)
This season was notable for its inclusion of celebrities as well as non-celebrities, and Manveer Gurjar, who was from the former category, won the trophy, as well as a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh. news18,
Bigg Boss 11 (2017)
bigg boss season 11 Saw actress Shilpa Shinde emerge victorious. Already popular for the role of Angoori in Sister-in-law is at home!According to Shinde, he took home Rs 44 lakh livemint,
Bigg Boss 12 (2018)
winner of bigg boss season 12 The actress was Deepika Kakkar, best known for her role Simar’s in-laws houseThis season the prize money was further reduced, Kakkar got Rs 30 lakh Economic Times,
Bigg Boss 13 (2019-2020)
Late actor Siddharth Shukla won bigg boss 13Which is considered to be one of the most popular seasons in the show’s history. According to, he was given Rs 50 lakh as prize money livemint,
Bigg Boss 14 (2020-2021)
Actress Rubina Dilaik won the 14th season Bigg BossAccording to, taking home Rs 36 lakh India TodayRahul Vaidya was the runner up of this season.
Bigg Boss 15 (2021-2022)
television actress dazzling light was crowned the winner of bigg boss season 15According to, Rs 40 lakh was found livemintThis season also became famous due to her budding romance with fellow contestant Karan Kundrra.
Bigg Boss 16 (2022-2023)
winner of bigg boss season 16 The rapper was MC Stan. According to him, he walked out of the house with Rs 31.8 lakh as prize money. India Today,
Bigg Boss 17 (2023-2024)
Munawar Farooqui won the most recent season of Bigg BossAccording to, his prize is Rs 50 lakh ndtvApart from the cash prize, he was also awarded a brand new Hyundai car.
Highest paid contestant in the history of Bigg Boss
hustle and bustle all around Bigg Boss It is not just about who wins, but also about the staggering amount of money given to the contestants.
1. Pamela Anderson
Canadian-American actress set a record Bigg Boss History with his brief appearance in Season 4. according to Times Nowcreator of Bigg Boss paid Pamela Anderson For just three days in the house, she took home a whopping amount of Rs 2.5 crore, making her the highest paid contestant in the history of the show.
2. Rimi Sen
Actress Rimi Sen, best known for her role sputterwas a part of bigg boss 9Sen was reportedly paid Rs 2 crore to sign up for the season, making her the second highest paid contestant in the history of the show. india.com,
3. The Great Khali
Professional wrestler and former WWE Champion, The Great Khali was a major attraction in bigg boss 4His huge presence and international fame earned him a substantial salary. Khali was reportedly paid Rs 50 lakh per week during his stay Times Now,
4. Sreesanth
Indian cricketer Sreesanth, who attended bigg boss 12There was another celebrity who was paid handsomely for his time in the house. Like Khali, Sreesanth was reportedly paid Rs 50 lakh per week peppermint,
5. Karanvir Bohra
Karanvir Bohra, a popular name of Indian television has joined the bigg boss 12 and instantly became a fan favorite. His popularity as an actor translated into big earnings, as he was paid Rs 20 lakh per week for his participation. money control,
6. Deepika Kakkar
In addition to being crowned champion of bigg boss 12Deepika Kakkar was also one of the highest earners during her tenure. The actress was reportedly paid Rs 15 lakh per week business today,
7. Sumbul Tauqeer Khan
One of the most popular contestants of bigg boss 16According to, Sumbul Tauqeer Khan was paid Rs 12 lakh per week politics,
8. Karishma Tanna
actress Karishma Tanna but there was a competitor bigg boss 8Where he was paid Rs 10 lakh per week Financial Express,
9. Siddharth Shukla
One of the most iconic and beloved contestants Bigg Boss According to history, Siddharth Shukla was given Rs 9 lakh every week. Financial ExpressHis popularity grew throughout the season, resulting in him winning the trophy.
