NOT Rupali Ganguly-Harshad Chopda, THIS Star Is Highest Paid TV Actor. His Per Day Fees Is...- EXCLUSIVE

Highest Paid TV actor: Love or hate, but you cannot debate that Indian television enjoys a wide reach among the masses. While OTT platforms have gained significant popularity after the COVID-19 lockdown, Hindi TV channels continue to rule the roost when it comes to deeper penetration in tier 3 and tier 4 cities in India. Stars like Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav Khanna, Harshad Chopda command a loyal fan following courtesy of their impressive performances in daily soaps.

While Rupali Ganguly is the number one TV actress, Harshad Chopda is placed at the numero uno spot in the category of top male stars on Hindi television. Rupali's performance as Anupamaa has left a reverberating impact on the audience, making her the highest-paid actress across all the channels.

Rupali Ganguly takes home a whopping salary of Rs 3 lakh per episode for her stint in Anupamaa. While Gaurav Khanna is no longer a part of the show, he earned around Rs 1.5 lakh for his role as Anuj Kapadia. The ruling king of Indian television, Harshad Chopda, earned over a lakh for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Both Rupali Ganguly and Harshad Chopda have some serious competition now. A leading Hindi GEC is willing to shell out a huge figure just to bring back a popular star to television. ZEE TV, which has witnessed a dip in ratings, is all set to launch a series of shows in the next two months.

While Saru will replace Sriti Jha-Arjit Taneja starrer Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye, Tum Se Tum Tak is expected to take over Kumkum Bhagya's time slot (9pm).

Guess what? Sharad Kelkar, who will play the role of Aryavardhan opposite Niharika Chouksey, has emerged as the highest-paid TV actor. Yes, you read that right!

"Nahar Banna from Saat Phere is being Rs 3.5 lakh per episode for working in Zee TV's Tum Se Tum Tak. The channel is willing to pay a premium amount to him as he fits the bill for the character completely. From owning the screen with his presence to showcasing his strength as an actor, the Bairi Piya star can pull the viewers towards the show. The makers have placed their bets on him, as they are hopeful that he can drive the viewership. This makes him the number one actor on Hindi television with the highest salary. He will walk away with more remuneration than Rupali Ganguly, Harshad Chopda and Gaurav Khanna," our khabri exclusively told Filmibeat.