Bigg Boss 17: Not Munawar Faruqui, THIS contestant gets highest amount despite losing trophy

The winner of popular reality show 'Bigg Boss Season 17' has finally been announced. Famous standup comedian Munawar Faruqui won the show, hosted by Salman Khan.

Munawar defeated actors Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar and popular Hyderabadi YouTuber Arun Mashetty to lift the trophy.

The comedian took home a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and a new Creta from Hyundai after winning the controversial TV reality show.

Munawar reportedly charged Rs 7 to 8 Lakh per week, so his total fees turned out to be Rs 1.2 crore. So, after winning the trophy, Munawar earned an impressive total of 1.7 crore.

However, actress Ankita Lokhande reportedly took home Rs 1.8 crore despite losing the show. The Pavitra Rishta actress charged Rs 12 lakh per week for the popular reality show, as per reports.

Abhishek Kumar becomes the first runner-up, while Mannara Chopra is the second runner-up of the just concluded show. Ankita was at fourth spot and Arun Mashetty finished at fifth position.