Not Dilip Joshi, but this actor is the richest TV star; has a net worth of Rs 300 crore and has battled depression

The popularity of television soap operas in India is unbeatable. Small screen actors like Rupali Ganguly, Tejashwi Prakash, Divyanka Tripathi, Hina Khan, Gaurav Khanna, Sriti Jha, Jennifer Winget, and Kapil Sharma among others have a fan base that is comparable to many Bollywood actors.

While these stars are mostly paid based on their experience and the popularity of their show, a few of them earn in lakhs, thanks to their huge fan following and popularity in the telly world.

With that said, among all these actors, Dilip Joshi who is known for headlining one of the most longest-running and popular TV shows _Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah_ can be counted among the highest-earning TV stars, however, he is not the richest one in the list.

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India’s richest TV star

Quite a popular face among fans in India, the richest TV star has a net worth of Rs 300 crores. He has worked as an ambassador for several renowned brands and has also been featured in a number of films, that have only added to his fortune. However, it is not Dilip Joshi or Karan Kundrra, but the stand-alone comedian and actor Kapil Sharma.

Truly a man of many talents, Kapil Sharma is the richest TV actor in India right now. According to a DNA report and public data, the actor-comedian earns around Rs 50 lakh for each episode of The Kapil Sharma Show. Over the years, he has worked in a number of ventures as an actor, host, and producer and has built an impressive net worth of Rs 300 crore.

Kapil Sharma’s net worth

Sharma leads a luxurious lifestyle and is the owner of lavish homes, including real estate investments, luxurious rides, expensive wristwatches, and more. According to MagicBricks, he owns a plush apartment in Andheri, Mumbai, which is worth over Rs 15 crore. Besides that, he also has a spacious and beautifully designed farmhouse in Punjab’s Chandigarh, which is worth around Rs 25 crore.

Apart from his real estate investments, Sharma also owns many high-end vehicles, including a Volvo XC90, a Mercedes-Benz S350, and a Range Rover Evoque. Not just that, his DC-designed vanity van also costs around Rs 5.5 crore.