Top 10 Highest Paid Indian Television Actresses 2017 (Female)

Indian daily soaps are gaining high TRP’s by each passing day. They are served to the viewers with some romantic scenes, loud characters, engaging storylines and spicy dialogues. Nowadays, Indian television actresses are considered as one of the most popular and have won major awards for their outstanding roles in the serials. The small screen television industry is the only place where female actresses are getting equal and sometimes, even more, remuneration as that of male actors. So, if ur are a fan of daily soaps, here is the list of top 10 highest paid Indian Television Actresses 2017.

1. Sakshi Tanwar

Sakshi Tanwar is the most favorite actress of the Indian audience. She got fame from the very popular Balaji show ‘Bade acche lagte hai’ (2011–2014) and also proved her versatility in Amir Khan’s Blockbuster movie ‘Dangal’ (2015). Hence, she is paid 1.25 lakh/episode.

2. Hina Khan

Hina Khan is one of the most popular faces on television. She is in demand because of her successful show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ (2009-2016). She is also named in the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List. Now, she earns around 1 lakh/episode.

3. Drashti Dhami

The gorgeous actress Drashti Dhami is known for her sensational roles in her super popular serials namely ‘Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi’ (2010-2011) and ‘Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’ (2012-2014). Currently, she is the lead actress of the show ‘Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil’ and earning 1 lakh/episode.

4. Divyanka Tripathi

The prominent television actress Divyanka Tripathi is very popular for her super hit show ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’ (2006–2009). Currently, she is ruling the small screen with her show ‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’ (2013–Present) for which she is paid around 95,000-1 lakh/episode.

5. Ankita Lokhande

The beautiful actress Ankita Lokhande got overnight fame due to the success of her famous show ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009-2014). In spite of the fact that she has taken a big leap from the TV industry, even then she has managed to sustain her position among the top-earning TV actresses, thereby earning around 90,000-1 lakh/episode.

6. Devoleena Bhattacharjee

The ideal Gopi bahu of television, Devoleena Bhattacharjee became popular due to the success of her show ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ (2012–present). She is an Indian TV actress and a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and her earnings are around 90,000/ episode.

7. Sanaya Irani

The bubbly actress Sanaya Irani, is one of the most well-known and admired Indian television actresses because of her successful shows ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ (2008-2010) and  ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’ (2011-2012). Her earnings are around 85-95,000/episode.

8. Jennifer Winget

The stunning actress Jennifer Winget is super successful because of her highly popular show ‘Saraswatichandra’ (2013–2014). Currently, she is the lead role of a famous show ‘Beyhadh’ (2016–Present) for which she is paid around 80-90,000/ episode.

9. Surbhi Jyoti

The versatile actress Surbhi Jyoti, has won the hearts of Indian audience with her lead role in the serial ‘Qubool Hai’ (2012-2016). Currently, she is doing a show named ‘Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai’ (2017), for which she earns around 75,000/ episode.

10. Sriti Jha

Sriti Jha, the lead of ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ (2014–present) is also the face of the show. She has earned a huge success due to her character in the show and is paid around 65-75,000/ episode.