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Money talk


And that brings us to the most important takeaway of this profession- financial returns. Unlike in the earlier times when a host did TV shows for only a day or two in the month and supplemented his income with other jobs now for most of them it is their only job. Today it is a very lucrative career and hosts of all kinds are laughing all the way to the bank. And it is this moolah coupled with the thrill of becoming stars in their own right that more and more PYTs are attracted to this new job.

So how much does a TV host earn? Inside sources inform that much depends on the length of a show and the status of the host. But on an average a start- up anchor takes home atleast Rs 5000 per episode and an A - list host makes anything between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per episode.

"The business is good and so is the money," Sajid informs. "I have never been out of work. Your demand is because of your popularity. Moreover I never discriminate between work."
Mini too has taken a conscious decision not to take up any acting assignments as she has good work on her plate. This also helps her focus on her job.

Whether hosting is a well paying job, Abbas says, "It depends. It pays me very well but I can't be sure of all other anchors. Actually, a lot depends on your popularity."


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