Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Pavitra Rishta fame Ankita Lokhande faced an unexpected exit from the Bigg Boss 17 competition, securing the fourth position in the reality TV series. The show, which premiered on October 15, 2023, on Colors TV and Jio Cinema, concluded with Munawar Faruqui clinching the victory amid fierce competition.

While Ankita had high hopes of emerging as the winner, she fell short of securing a position in the coveted top 3. However, despite not claiming the title, Ankita did not leave empty-handed. In fact, she reportedly became the highest-paid contestant in Bigg Boss 17.

According to reports, Ankita received a substantial weekly payment of Rs 12 lakh for her participation in the show. Spending a total of 15 weeks in th...