The high-voltage drama of Bigg Boss 19 culminates today with a grand finale that promises to be a spectacle. After weeks of intense competition, the show has narrowed down to its top five finalists: Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Amaal Malik, and Pranit More. One of them will walk away with the coveted trophy and a massive cash prize of ₹50 lakh, in addition to the substantial weekly fees they have been earning throughout the season.
Who Will Lift the Trophy? Poll Points to a Clear Favorite
Ahead of the Sunday finale, the excitement among viewers has reached a fever pitch. To gauge public sentiment, Hindustan Times conducted a poll, and the results indicate a strong frontrunner. Gaurav Khanna, the popular actor from 'Anupamaa', is leading decisively with 53% of the votes. This overwhelming support makes him the fan favorite to win Bigg Boss 19.
Trailing behind him is actress Farrhana Bhatt, who has secured the second position in the poll with 35% of the votes. Stand-up comedian Pranit More stands in third place with 11%. The final results, determined by audience votes, will be announced late on Sunday evening, sealing the fate of the contestants.
Revealed: The Staggering Weekly Paychecks of the Top 5 Finalists
While the ultimate prize is ₹50 lakh, the contestants have already been earning significant sums just for their participation. The weekly remuneration for the finalists varies greatly, reflecting their profiles and popularity outside the house.
Gaurav Khanna (GK) is reportedly the highest earner this season. He is said to have commanded a fee of close to ₹17.5 lakh per week. Over the course of approximately fourteen weeks, this translates to a whopping ₹2.45 crore in total earnings from the show alone. His estimated net worth is between ₹15-18 crore.
In second place is singer-composer Amaal Malik, who is believed to have earned nearly ₹8.75 lakh per week, amassing about ₹1.225 crore for his stint. Interestingly, his overall net worth is estimated to be higher than Gaurav's, ranging between ₹25-30 crore.
Tanya Mittal, the entrepreneur and spiritual influencer, occupies the third spot in terms of weekly pay. Her fees ranged between ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh weekly, leading to total season earnings of ₹42 lakh to ₹84 lakh. Her net worth is reported to be around ₹12 crore.
The other two finalists, Farrhana Bhatt and Pranit More, were on the lower end of the payment scale. Farrhana's weekly fee is estimated at ₹2-4 lakh, totaling ₹28-56 lakh. Pranit More, the stand-up comic, reportedly had the lowest weekly payment among the finalists at ₹1-2 lakh, earning him ₹14-28 lakh over the season.
The Final Countdown and Prize Awaits
As the stage is set for the grand finale hosted by Salman Khan, all eyes are on the top five who have survived the grueling environment of the Bigg Boss house. With Gaurav Khanna emerging as the popular choice in polls and also being the highest-paid contestant, he appears to be in a formidable position. However, in the unpredictable world of Bigg Boss, the final outcome is always decided by the last-minute votes from the audience. The nation waits to see who will be crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 19 and take home the grand prize.
