KBC 17: Amitabh Bachchan becomes India's highest-paid TV host, reportedly charging ₹5 crore per episode?
Amitabh Bachchan
is set to make a comeback with the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. New promos of the quiz-based reality show are already out, and fans are excited to watch the show.
According to a report by Siasat.com, Big B has now become the highest-paid TV host, reportedly earning a whopping pay cheque of ₹5 crore per episode, making his weekly pay cheque around ₹25 crore.
The quiz-based show Kaun Banega Crorepati is all set to raise its curtains for the 17th season this year. Season 17 will premiere on 11 August 2025. While Salman Khan also reportedly charges ₹5 crore per episode, his weekly pay cheque comes to ₹10 crore, as the host appears on the show only on weekends.
By charging around ₹5 crore per episode, Big B has become the highest-paid television host in the Indian television industry.
Fans have reacted to the news of KBC 17's return and expressed their excitement. The promos of the upcoming show are out and reveal a lot of adventure and excitement.
In an official promo for KBC 17, Amitabh Bachchan adopts the persona of Vijay from Agneepath, delivering the powerful line: 'Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai.' In another promo, TV actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan, playing the character of a restaurant manager, is seen impressing Big B with her knowledge.
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