‘Bigg Boss 19’ has returned once again with a tremendous tadka of uproar, drama and entertainment. The show is once again being hosted by Salman Khan and 16 contestants have participated in the show who are having a lot of fun.
These contestants are being discussed as soon as they entered the house and their stories are also trending on social media. After running for two weeks, the entry of wild card contestants has also started in the show, Shahbaz has entered first as a wild card. Apart from this, Flora Saini has also entered. Earlier, Ashnoor Kaur, Zeieshan Quadri, Tanya Mittal, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Nehal Chudasama, Abhishek Bajaj, Basir Ali, Gaurav Khanna, Natalia Janoszek, Pranit More, Farrhana Bhat, Neelam Giri, Mridul Tiwari, Kunickaa Sadanand, and Amaal Malik had entered the house. Now the question arises, who is the highest earning contestant and what is his net worth? Let us tell you.
Who is the highest-paid contestant?
With the start of the show, the question arose as to who is the highest-earning contestant in this season. Earlier, it was said that Gaurav Khanna is the most expensive contestant, but later it was revealed that Amaal Malik is also giving him a tough competition. It is being told that Amaal Malik is being paid between Rs 15 to 17 lakh every week.
Soon the reports came out about Gaurav Khanna’s fees, which suggest that he is being paid around Rs 17.5 lakh per week. This means that he is earning around Rs 2.5 lakh per day. However, Gaurav Khanna has not confirmed or denied anything on this.
Gaurav Khanna net worth and career
Gaurav Khanna is a well-known name in the television industry. He has played memorable roles in shows like ‘Kumkum’, ‘Meri Doli Tere Angna’, ‘CID’ and ‘Anupama’. Recently, he also won the title of ‘Celebrity MasterChef India’, which earned him Rs 2.5 lakh per week and a prize money of Rs 20 lakh. His net worth is believed to be around Rs 12 to 15 crore. Actor Gaurav Khanna is one of the most popular and respected names in the television industry.
Gaurav was a corporate employee in an IT firm
After completing his MBA in marketing, Khanna worked as a corporate employee in an IT firm for about a year. He later entered the acting world and starred in television commercials. He made his television debut with the show ‘Bhabhi’. Some of his most popular roles include Senior Inspector Kavin in ‘CID’ and Anuj Kapadia in the hit show ‘Anupamaa’.
Gaurav Khanna lives a luxurious life
Not only this, Gaurav Khanna lives a luxurious life. He has his own house in Mumbai. He lives in a luxury apartment. Gaurav Khanna, who is counted among the most expensive actors of TV, also has many luxury cars. These include luxury cars like Audi A6, Volkswagen Tiguan and Royal Enfield Classic 350 and a collection of bikes, which also includes an SUV. Gaurav, who is seen in designer clothes, likes to travel abroad and stay in fancy hotels.
Story Highlights
- Bigg Boss 19′ is back with Salman Khan hosting, 16 contestants in the house, and wild card entries beginning with Shahbaz.
- Speculation is high on who the highest paid contestant is, with reports suggesting Gaurav Khanna earns around Rs 17.5 lakh per week.
- Gaurav Khanna, known for shows like ‘CID’ and ‘Anupamaa’, has a net worth estimated between Rs 12-15 crore.
- Apart from acting, Gaurav enjoys a lavish lifestyle with luxury cars, a Mumbai apartment, and a love for travel.