Gaurav Khanna Net Worth 2025: Who he is, why he’s famous, family & income sources
TV star Gaurav Khanna—best known as Anuj “AK” Kapadia in Anupamaa—joins Bigg Boss 19. Here’s his bio, family, why he’s famous, and an estimated net worth of ₹15–18 crore with reported fees.
Who is Gaurav Khanna (Overview)
Gaurav Khanna (born 11 Dec 1981, Kanpur) is an Indian television actor active since 2004. He rose to national fame with CID (Senior Inspector Kavin) and, later, as Anuj “AK” Kapadia in Star Plus’s Anupamaa. In 2025 he entered Bigg Boss 19, expanding his reality-TV footprint after other shows.
Why he is famous
Breakout TV roles:CID and especially Anupamaa, where his chemistry with Rupali Ganguly drove ratings and awards buzz.
Reality presence: Entered Bigg Boss 19, with multiple outlets calling him one of the season’s headline contestants.
High earnings chatter: Entertainment/business press frequently list him among higher-paid TV actors, keeping him in the news cycle.
Family & personal life
Khanna married television actor Akanksha Chamola on 24 Nov 2016. He hails from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; public biographies list parents Vinod and Shashi Khanna, and an elder sister. (Children: none publicly known.)
Net worth (estimated) & income streams
Estimated net worth (2025):₹15–18 crore (approx.), per recent media round-ups of Bigg Boss 19 contestants. Treat as indicative, not audited.
Bigg Boss 19 fee (reported):~₹17.5 lakh/week, according to Economic Times – Panache. Actual payout varies by weeks survived/bonuses.
Per-episode TV fees (reported ranges): Some lists cite ₹1.5–2.5 lakh/episode during the Anupamaa peak; others quote lower figures—hence we present a range.
Other income: brand endorsements, events/appearances, and occasional reality-show payouts. (Active ads can be cross-checked in Meta/Google ad libraries.)
Method note: Our range triangulates public reports on weekly TV reality fees, serial episode rates, and endorsement activity, minus conservative taxes/expenses. Exact wealth can differ.
Key career highlights (quick list)
Debut era: mid-2000s TV dramas; steady lead/support roles
CID: Senior Inspector Kavin (fan-favourite)
Anupamaa:Anuj Kapadia, mainstream breakthrough
Reality 2025:Bigg Boss 19 contestant
FAQs
Q. What is Gaurav Khanna’s age in 2025?
43 (born 11 Dec 1981).
Q. Who is Gaurav Khanna’s wife?
Actor Akanksha Chamola; married 24 Nov 2016.
Q. How much does he earn on Bigg Boss 19?
Reports peg it around ₹17.5 lakh per week; actual totals depend on weeks in the house and contract terms.
