Salman Khan ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Fee: Here’s How Much Superstar Will Earn To Host Upcoming Reality Show
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to return as host for the landmark 20th season of 'Bigg Boss', which premieres on September 6 under the new theme 'Tathas-two'. Reports indicate that Khan will earn an estimated INR 120 crore for the season, continuing his trajectory as the highest-paid celebrity host on Indian television since joining in Season 4.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to return as the host for the landmark 20th season of the popular reality television show Bigg Boss. Having fronted the series for 17 seasons since taking the reins in Season 4, Khan has established himself as the central anchor of the franchise. Ahead of the upcoming season's premiere on September 6, reports surrounding his substantial hosting fee have drawn significant attention, highlighting his status as the highest-paid celebrity host on Indian television. ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Promo: Salman Khan Announces ‘Extra Jeevandaan’ Rule To Save Evicted Contestants.
Salman Khan's ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Fee revealed?
For Bigg Boss 20, Khan is reportedly earning an estimated INR 120 crore for the entire season. While producers have not officially disclosed contract figures, media speculations indicate that his remuneration reflects the scale of the upcoming landmark instalment.
Khan's earnings from the reality series have seen a steep upward trajectory over the last decade and a half:
Seasons 4 to 6: Khan started his journey on the show earning approximately INR 2.5 crore per episode.
Seasons 7 to 10: His per-episode fee rose to INR 5 crore in Season 7, reaching INR 5.5 crore for Season 8, between INR 6 crore and INR 8 crore for Season 9, and hitting INR 8 crore to INR 10 crore per episode by Season 10.
Seasons 11 to 15: By Season 11, Khan was reportedly charging INR 11 crore per episode. His total earnings for Season 12 reportedly touched INR 300 crore, while Season 14 saw him earning around INR 20 crore per episode. Season 15 marked a peak in reports, with estimates placing his full-season package at INR 350 crore.
Recent Seasons: For Season 19, his full-season earnings were reported to be between INR 100 crore and INR 150 crore.
‘Bigg Boss 20’ Tentative Contestants
As anticipation builds for the new season, several prominent figures from the television and digital media space have surfaced as tentative participants. Among the rumoured celebrity contestants are actors and digital creators such as Mouni Roy, Faisal Khan, Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Geeta Basra, Jannat Zubair, Mr Faisu (Faisal Shaikh), and Nia Sharma.
While the official confirmation of participants will take place during the grand launch event, the reported shortlist points to a mix of television actors, social media influencers, and film personalities.
‘Bigg Boss 20’ Premiere Details and Theme
The 20th season of Bigg Boss is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 6. Broadcast operations will feature a dual-platform release strategy, streaming first on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM IST before airing on television via Colors TV at 10:30 PM IST. ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Contestants: Viral Student Protester Rhiya Ahir To Join Salman Khan’s Reality Show?.
Production sources reveal that the theme for the landmark 20th instalment is titled "Tathas-two," which is expected to introduce new gameplay dynamics and twists to the traditional house rules.
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