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They ditch their phones, they take a break from busy work schedules and get locked inside the Bigg Boss house. Of course, they earn big bucks while doing so. It is known that Bollywood’s superstar Salman Khan charges a whopping amount to add charisma and superstar power to the controversial reality show. What is known to few is the fact that contestants also cut lucrative deals to be on the show.
Remunerations that contestants get to be on the show depends on a one-point agenda: Bigger the celebrity, bigger the fee.
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With the show set to come back on the small screen soon, take a look at the contestants of past editions who made big bucks by getting locked inside the house:
SHWETA TIWARI
Television star Shweta Tiwari, who would go on to win Bigg Boss season 4, received 5 lakh for her stay per week, according to reports. She is still remembered for her fights with Dolly Bindra.
RIMI SEN
The Dhoom actress was reportedly paid a whopping 2 crore as signing amount, although she failed to generate much controversy once ionside the house.
PAMELA ANDERSON
The Baywatch star added glitz to desi small screen with her brief appearance on Bigg Boss 4. She was reportedly paid 2.5 crore for her three-day stay in the house.
BANI J
Veejay Bani appeared on season 10 of Bigg Boss, and went on to become runner up. It is believed that she was paid 1.5 crore for her stint in the show.
KARAN MEHRA
The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star featured on Bigg Boss 10, and according to reports was paid 1 crore to sign the deal.
S. SREESANTH
Former Indian cricketer Sreesanth, who lost the Bigg Boss 12 trophy to actress Dipika Kakar, reportedly got 50 lakh per week.