It is the Indian media industry renowned for its captivating family dramas and soaps that keep viewers entertained each day. Television actresses have not been able to make a name for themselves with their outstanding performance in a variety of serials, but have also made a name for themselves. The highest-paid television actresses from India are listed below.
1. Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly made her debut on the small screen of the TV show Sukanya in 2000. She became famous for acting as Monisha in the well-known comedy Sarabhai vs Sarabhai which ran from 2004 until 2006. Ganguly has also appeared in other popular TV shows including Sanjivani, Ek Packet Ummed and Parrvarish before stopping acting. Rupali Ganguly was back on television in 2020, playing the lead role in the upcoming television show Anupama. The show is immensely loved by viewers and has earned her many awards, including her the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a leading role. The show is said to cost her. 3 lakhs per day.
2. Hina Khan
Hina Khan first appeared in the role as Akshara on the StarPlus TV series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in the year 2009. The series became a huge hit for the viewers as well as her appearance was widely acclaimed. Hina Khan resigned from the show in the year 2016, and then appeared on Bigg Boss 11, a reality series that was popular. Bigg Boss 11 in 2017 which saw her emerge as the first runner-up. Hina Khan was a character in part in the negative character of the TV show Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 till 2019. Khan has been a part of numerous OTT shows too. According to sources, Khan gets up to the sum of Rs. 2 lakhs per episode.
3. Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash made her debut in 2012 with the television show 2612, which ran on the Life OK channel. Her most memorable performances took place on the Color Television series Swaragini as well as Ragini 6. She has been featured in numerous other serials, like Pehreedar Piya Ki Rishta Likhenge Naya as well as Karn Sangini. Tejasswi Prakash was a part of reality TV shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and Bigg Boss 15. There is a report that she charges that can reach Rs. 2 lakhs per episode.
4. Jennifer Winget
Jennifer Winget made her television debut in 2002 on the show for children Shaka Laka Boom Boom. She played her debut leading role in the telecast show Karthika and then appeared in popular television shows including Kasauti Zindagi Kay Sangam as well as Dil Mill Gaye. Her breakthrough performance was on the well-known TV show Saraswatichandra. Jennifer Winget has starred in other serials like Beyhadh, Bepannah and Beyhadh 2. According to reports, she earns around the sum of Rs. 1.5 lakhs per episode.
5. Sriti Jha
Sriti Jha began her acting career with the teenage thriller Dhoom Machao Dhoom which aired on Disney India in 2007. Her first big role was in the show Jyoti which was followed by widely well-received performances in Rakt Sambandh, and Saubhayawati Bhava. Her breakthrough performance came from the popular TV series Kumkum Bhagya which established her as a top TV actress. Sriti Jha has been playing the character of Amruta Chitnis on the TV show Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye beginning in November 2023. As per reports, Jha earns Rs. 1.5 lakhs per episode.
6. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya
Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya started her acting career by appearing in an upcoming telefilm that was broadcast by the state owned channel Doordarshan. Her fame was boosted by acting in the double characters as Vidya as well as Divya as part of Zee TV’s hit drama Banoo Main Dulhann. The series won her a number of awards including her the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in Drama. Her portrayal of Ishita Bhalla on the hit TV series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 3 established her as a prominent TV actress. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya was a participant in the reality show dance Nach Baliye 8 with her husband and was awarded the title. The show’s report says she earns between an average of Rs. 1 – 1.5 million per show.
7. Sakshi Tanwar
Sakshi Tanwar made her debut in 1998 on the television show Albela Sur Mela. Her fame grew due to her performance in the well-known television show Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki. Tanwar’s breakout appearance as Priya Kapoor on the hit TV show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain cemented her place as a prominent TV actress. Sakshi Tanwar was in the 2016 movie that became a huge hit Dangal with Amir Khan. According to reports, she earns between the sum of Rs. 1.5 lakhs per episode.
8. Shraddha Arya
Shraddha Arya first made an appearance on stage in the role of a Tamil film in 2006. She also appeared in the Bollywood film Nishabd. Her television debut came through the television series Main Lakshmi Tere Angan Ki on the Life OK channel. Then, she appeared on the popular TV series, Tumhari Pakhi and Dream Girl. Shraddha Arya is starring in Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya since 2017. Her fee per episode is about Rs. 1 lakh, according to reports.
9. Ankita Lokhande
Ankita Lokhande came to fame through her character Archana in her first TV show Pavitra Rishta. Her Bollywood debut in the Kangana Ranaut-led movie Manikarnika. Lokhande was recently in the biopic Veer Savarkar alongside Randeep Hooda. She is back on television with the sequel to Pavitra Rishta, named Pavitra Rishta 2. As per reports, Ankita Lokhande gets Rs. 90,000-95,000 per episode.
10. Nia Sharma
Nia Sharma made her television debut with the 2010 show Kaali. Her fame was boosted by her performance on the serial Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. Her other serials that are popular are Jamai Raja and Ishq Mein Marjawan. The show is said to cost for a fee of. 75,000 – 80,000 per show.
