Amitabh Bachchan vs Salman Khan: Who is richer? The answer will shock you, their net worth is...
The quiz show, known for its iconic theme and legendary host, premieres on August 11, and excitement is already sky-high.
This marks yet another chapter in Bachchan's long-standing association with the show. But this time, it's not just the format that's making headlines; it's the price tag.
How much is Amitabh Bachchan earning?
According to Siasat.com, Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly charging a whopping Rs 5 crore per episode for KBC 17. Since the show airs five times a week, that's an estimated Rs 25 crore per week, making him the highest-paid TV host in India.
Is he earning more than Salman Khan?
In terms of TV hosting fees, absolutely. Salman Khan, who reportedly charges around Rs 25 crore per weekend for Bigg Boss, has been overtaken by Big B's per-week rate.
However, net worth is a different game altogether. As per media reports, Salman Khan's total net worth stands at Rs 2,900 crore, while Amitabh Bachchan's is around Rs 1,600 crore. So while the Sholay star may be winning on TV, the Sultan still leads in overall wealth.
Earlier this year, Bollywood Hungama reported that Amitabh might skip this season due to personal reasons. But those reports were soon debunked when Sony TV released the first promo on April 4, announcing that registrations were open.
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