As Bigg Boss 19 gears up to premiere on August 24 on Colors TV and JioCinema, the spotlight is not only on the drama and entertainment quotient but also on the hefty paychecks the contestants receive. Hosted by Salman Khan, the reality show has a history of grabbing headlines for the substantial remuneration of its participants. Here’s a rundown of some of the highest-paid contestants across the seasons:

Pamela Anderson (Season 4) The Canadian-American actress, globally recognized for her role in "Baywatch," holds the record for the highest per-day earnings in Bigg Boss history. She was paid a staggering Rs 2.5 crore for a brief three-day appearance on the show. Her entry generated maximum Television Rating Points (TRPs) for the reality show.

Sreesanth (Season 12) The former Indian cricketer reportedly received Rs 50 lakh per week, thanks to his popularity and controversial past.

The Great Khali (Season 4) The WWE superstar was also paid Rs 50 lakh per week and went on to finish as runner-up.

Tejasswi Prakash (Season 15) The winner of Season 15, Tejasswi Prakash, reportedly earned Rs 1.7 crore for her 17-week stint. In addition to her weekly earnings, she also received a prize money of Rs 40 lakh, bringing her total earnings to nearly Rs 2.1 crore.

Rimi Sen (Season 9) The Bollywood actress made headlines with a Rs 2 crore signing amount, ranking among the most expensive contestants.

Aly Goni (Season 14) Aly Goni, who entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant, was reportedly paid Rs 16 lakh per week. The actor is known for his portrayal of Romesh Bhalla in the television series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

Dipika Kakar (Season 12) The winner of Season 12, Dipika Kakar, best known for playing Simar in "Sasural Simar Ka", was paid Rs 15 lakh per week.

Sumbul Touqeer Khan (Season 16) Sumbul Touqeer Khan, who was the lead in the TV series "Imlie," was reportedly paid Rs 12 lakh per week, making her the highest-paid contestant of her season. She was also one of the most popular contestants of her season.

Ankita Lokhande (Season 17) Ankita Lokhande, known for her role as Archana in "Pavitra Rishta," allegedly charged between Rs 11–12 lakh per week, making her one of the top earners of her season.

Karanvir Bohra (Season 12) Known for his composed persona, Karanvir Bohra earned nearly Rs 20 lakh per week.

Gaurav Khanna (Season 19) Reports suggest that actor Gaurav Khanna is the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss 19, earning around ₹10 lakh per week.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan continues to dominate headlines with his massive paycheck. For Season 19, reports suggest he is being paid between Rs 120–150 crore.