Allegedly, Kapil Sharma’s compensation for his show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, has been disclosed. According to a report from Zee Hindustan cited by DNA India, Kapil Sharma purportedly demanded a whopping Rs 26 crore for five episodes, equating to slightly over Rs 5 crores per episode.
Additionally, Sunil Grover, who reunited with Kapil after a seven-year hiatus, is reported to be charging Rs 25 lakh per episode. Archana Puran Singh, often seated amidst the audience, is said to be earning Rs 10 lakhs per episode. Furthermore, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Rajiv Thakur are allegedly receiving Rs 10 lakh, Rs 7 lakh, and Rs 6 lakh per episode, respectively, as per the report. News18 couldn’t independently verify these claims.
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The Great Indian Kapil Show premiered on Netflix on March 30th, featuring guests like Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, Imtiaz Ali, and most recently, Aamir Khan. Kapil Sharma mentioned in a press release last month, “Sunil, Krushna, Kiku, Rajiv, and I have been friends for a very long time, and our on-screen camaraderie mirrors our real-life bond.
The Great Indian Kapil Show is a reflection of our genuine selves, and thanks to Netflix, viewers can enjoy it anytime, anywhere. Just a reminder, a new episode is released every Saturday.”
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