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Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Salman Khan's fee for Bigg Boss 19 will blow your mind. Here's what we know
Salman Khan's whopping fees for Bigg Boss 19 revealed. Bigg Boss 19 is gearing up for a dramatic return on August 30, and while the buzz around contestants is building fast, all eyes are on Salman Khan's paycheck — and it's nothing short of jaw-dropping. The Bollywood superstar is reportedly charging a staggering ₹120 to ₹150 crore for hosting this season, making it one of his biggest deals yet for the controversial reality show. According to SCREEN, Salman will be hosting the first three months — or roughly 15 weekends — and is rumoured to be earning Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore per weekend. Since Bigg Boss 19 will be primarily a digital-first show streaming on JioCinema, with episodes airing on Colors TV an hour and a half later, his compensation reflects the OTT-heavy nature of this season. What's more, Bigg Boss 19 is set to be the longest season ever, running for five months. After Salman's 12-week stint, other celebrity hosts like Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are expected to take over for the remaining weeks, keeping the energy high and format the final contestant list is still under wraps, names like Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Mr. Faisu, and Dhanashree Verma are among the many rumoured to be joining the house. But until the faces are confirmed, it's Salman Khan's massive fee — and his return to the Bigg Boss stage — that's stealing all the Khan is all set to return to the big screen with his upcoming film Battle of Galwan, a gritty war drama based on the intense 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film promises a powerful retelling of one of the most talked-about military confrontations in recent history. Speaking about his role, Salman revealed that the character pushed him to his physical limits, describing it as one of the most demanding performances of his career. With high-octane action and emotional depth, Battle of Galwan is shaping up to be a compelling addition to his filmography.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss 19: Salman Khan is charging whopping amount of Rs 120-150 crores to host the reality show: Reports
After much speculation, countless discussions, and several rounds of back and forth, the controversial reality show Bigg Boss is finally gearing up to return to television next month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bigg Boss season 19, which will be a digital-first property, is speculated to be the longest version of the show. As the show gears up for its launch next month, the remuneration of host is doing the rounds in the media. As per a report in Indian Express, Salman Khan is reportedly charging between Rs 120 to Rs 150 crores for the upcoming season. He will be hosting the show for a span of 15 weeks, with an estimated fee of Rs 8 to Rs 10 crores per weekend. A source informed the publication that since the show will mainly stream on OTT with a repeat telecast on television the same day, it's being viewed as a continuation of the OTT format. As per multiple sources, Bigg Boss 19 is not being produced on as grand a scale as some of the previous seasons, with a relatively modest budget this time around. Salman Khan, who earlier hosted the second season of the OTT version of the reality show, had allegedly charged around Rs 96 crores for his stint at that time. While his remuneration for Bigg Boss 18 was reportedly Rs 250 crores, for Bigg Boss 17 his payment was Rs 200 crores and both the seasons aired on Television. However, as the makers have roped in other hosts too for the upcoming season, Salman's payment for this version is more than what he charged during the previous OTT season. Recently, Bigg Boss Taza Khabar shared an update revealing that Salman Khan filmed the promo for the upcoming season on Monday, July 21, with the shoot stretching from 2 PM to midnight. This time, the promo carries a political twist, hinting at a bold and dramatic theme for the new season. Bigg Boss 14: Salman Khan to charge this whopping amount for his reality TV show
Pink Villa
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bigg Boss 19 theme to be heavily influenced by AI? Housemates likely to play crucial role in evictions
With each passing day, new details about Bigg Boss 19 are emerging online. Like every year, the show is once again the talk of the town for many reasons. Reportedly, it is set to premiere next month, and it is said that Salman Khan filmed the promo on July 21, Monday. It is also reported that 45 celebrities have been approached so far for the new season. Now, latest report provides more detailed information about Bigg Boss 19. New information about Bigg Boss 19 According to Screen report, the construction of the Bigg Boss 19 house has begun. Like every year, Art Director and filmmaker Omung Kumar and his wife Vanita Garud will design the lavish space of Bigg Boss. The house will be ready by August 20. Salman Khan will reportedly shoot for the Bigg Boss 19 grand premiere episode on August 27 and 29. The contestants' performances and solo acts will be recorded on August 29. Initially, reports said that the theme of Bigg Boss 19 is 'rewind', where contestants were crucial players in deciding evictions. Now it is said the theme will be heavily influenced by AI. Major change: It won't be 'Bigg Boss chahte hai' anymore, rather it will be 'Bigg Boss janna chahte hai'. The housemates will be running the house completely. The portal's sources inform that the contestants will have a free hand in running the house. From deciding the ration to choosing tasks and more, everything in this season will work according to the contestants. Unlimited drama, entertainment, controversies, and much more await the audience as the makers prep for the 19th edition. Bigg Boss 19 is expected to premiere on August 30. As this season will have a run of 5.5 months, Salman Khan will host the show only for 3 months due to prior commitments. After Salman, Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Anil Kapoor are said to host the weekend ka vaar episodes alternatively. This season will also mark the 16th season of Salman Khan's association with Bigg Boss. Speaking about the contestants, Meera Deosthale was said to be confirmed for Bigg Boss 19. However, Pinkvilla reached out to her and the actress refuted reports of her participation in the show. Apart from her, Rati Pandey, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Bhavika Sharma, Apoorva Mukhija and a few more have been reportedly approached for the new season.
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Salman Khan To Charge Between Rs 120 To 150 Crore For Bigg Boss 19: Report
New Delhi: The highly anticipated reality show Bigg Boss is all set to make a grand comeback with its 19th season. As per reports, Salman Khan will once again host the show. Given Bigg Boss ' s massive popularity and Salman's larger-than-life persona, it's no surprise that the actor is commanding a hefty fee for his hosting duties. Salman's rumoured fees for this season is approximately between Rs 120–150 crores, reported the Indian Express. The actor will receive between Rs 8 and 10 crores every weekend and will host the show for a total of 15 weeks. Bigg Boss 19 will predominantly broadcast on OTT and have a repeat airing on TV on the same day. Multiple sources confirmed that the new season does not have a big budget compared to its previous seasons. Back in 2023, when Salman Khan had hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2, he had reportedly charged Rs 96 crores for the gig. His fees for Bigg Boss 18 and Bigg Boss 17 was Rs 250 crores and Rs 200 crores, respectively. As there are other hosts too for Bigg Boss 19, Salman's fee is still more than what he drew during the previous OTT season. According to the Indian Express report, Bigg Boss 19 will run for five months. Salman Khan will host the show for the first three months, after which other guest hosts will take over. Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Farah Khan have all been considered to host the show in the last two months. Celebrities such as Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Khushi Dubey, Gaurav Taneja, Mr Faisu, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Gaurav Khanna, Dhanashree Verma, Sriram Chandra, Arshifa Khan and Mickey Makeover are rumoured to have been approached for the show. Bigg Boss 19 will reportedly premiere on Jio Hotstar from August 30, 2025. This year, the fresh episodes will drop on OTT first and will premiere on Colors TV one and a half hours later.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan's fee for Bigg Boss 19 will blow your mind. Here's what we know
Bigg Boss 19 is gearing up for a dramatic return on August 30, and while the buzz around contestants is building fast, all eyes are on Salman Khan 's paycheck — and it's nothing short of jaw-dropping. The Bollywood superstar is reportedly charging a staggering ₹120 to ₹150 crore for hosting this season, making it one of his biggest deals yet for the controversial reality show. According to SCREEN, Salman will be hosting the first three months — or roughly 15 weekends — and is rumoured to be earning Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore per weekend. Since Bigg Boss 19 will be primarily a digital-first show streaming on JioCinema , with episodes airing on Colors TV an hour and a half later, his compensation reflects the OTT-heavy nature of this season. What's more, Bigg Boss 19 is set to be the longest season ever, running for five months. After Salman's 12-week stint, other celebrity hosts like Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are expected to take over for the remaining weeks, keeping the energy high and format fresh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Thought I'd Never Walk Again – Then I Tried This Sleeve Wellnee Bigg Boss 19 unconfirmed contestant names While the final contestant list is still under wraps, names like Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Mr. Faisu, and Dhanashree Verma are among the many rumoured to be joining the house. But until the faces are confirmed, it's Salman Khan's massive fee — and his return to the Bigg Boss stage — that's stealing all the headlines. Salman Khan's upcoming work Salman Khan is all set to return to the big screen with his upcoming film Battle of Galwan , a gritty war drama based on the intense 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film promises a powerful retelling of one of the most talked-about military confrontations in recent history. Speaking about his role, Salman revealed that the character pushed him to his physical limits, describing it as one of the most demanding performances of his career. With high-octane action and emotional depth, Battle of Galwan is shaping up to be a compelling addition to his filmography.
