Over the years, the Indian entertainment industry has evolved tremendously. While movies took a shift to OTT platforms, the television industry has also seen a lot of growth. There was once a time, that the Indian film actors were given all the monetary benefits.
However, now that many television actors have made big in the film industry, there have been many movie stars that have now become prominent faces on prime time shows.
This has led to a growth in the pay structure of television actors. Considering their fan following and online presence, actors are now paid well as compared to what was offered to them years back.
Here are the top 5 female actresses of the television industry.
1. Hina Khan
Known for playing Akshara in Star Plus’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Hina Khan became a national name post her stint in the reality tv show, Bigg Boss.
Per Episode Pay: Upto Rs 2 Lakhs
2. Sakshi Tanwar
Shot to fame as the bahu of India from Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki in 2000, Sakshi Tanwar has come a long way. From starring in Bollywood movies like Dangal to playing lead roles in many tv and OTT shows, Sakshi Tanwar is truly ruling the entertainment industry.
Per Episode Pay: Upto Rs 1.5 Lakhs
3. Jennifer Winget
Jennifer Winget started her career in the entertainment industry very young. She was a child actor when she first appeared in movies like Kuch Naa Kaho. However, many of you know her from her very captivating character as Maya on the television show Beyhadh.
Per Episode Pay: Upto Rs 1.25 Lakhs
4. Divyanka Tripathi
Divyanka Tripathi has given many hit shows to the television industry. The role that gave her success was for playing Vidya Pratap Singh in Zee TV’s Banoo Main Teri Dulhann and Dr. Ishita Iyer Bhalla in Star Plus’s Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.
Per Episode Pay: Upto Rs 1.15 Lakhs
5. Nia Sharma
Nia Sharma is a prominent face of the India Television industry. While she is known for her work in many leading shows she has become an international name due to the various titles she has received over the years.
Nia was ranked No. 3 in 2016 and No. 2 in 2017 in the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List by a British-based Eastern Eye newspaper. In 2020, Sharma was ranked at No. 2 in The Times Most Desirable Women on TV 2020
Per Episode Pay: Upto Rs 80,000
