Bigg Boss Contestant Earns Record ₹2.5 Crore for Just 3 Days
Canadian-American actress Pamela Anderson, best known for her role in Baywatch, became the highest-paid contestant in Bigg Boss history, earning ₹2.5 crore for spending just three days in the house, according to a report by Financial Express.
Over the years, Bigg Boss has welcomed many celebrities who swapped their luxurious lifestyles for life inside the house, often receiving significant paychecks. Pamela appeared in the fourth season of the show, the first to be hosted by Salman Khan, and stayed for three days.
Pamela gained instant fame after being named Playmate of the Month by Playboy magazine in February 1990. This recognition kickstarted her career, leading to roles in projects like Barb Wire, Naked Souls, and The Nanny. Recently, she starred in The Last Showgirl, earning a Golden Globe nomination, and will appear in the upcoming comedy The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Other well-paid Bigg Boss contestants include:
- The Great Khali: ₹50 lakh per week
- Karanvir Bohra: ₹20 lakh per week
- Sidharth Shukla: ₹9 lakh per episode
Pamela revealed that she joined the show in a completely “unscripted” way. Although she hadn’t watched any episodes before entering, she received a brief overview of the contestants. She shared her excitement about participating, saying she planned to be herself and enjoy her time with the housemates.
