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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's highest paid TV star? Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 fees will leave you in shock, actor to charge Rs...
India's highest paid TV star? Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 fees will leave you in shock, actor to charge Rs... Bigg Boss 19 is all set to begin soon, and the show is already creating buzz with the list of its final contestants. Slated to premier on JioHotstar from August 30 and being telecasted on television after 90 minutes, the audience can't wait to watch the upcoming season. As details of the show are currently making headlines, actor and host Salman Khan's fees for the show has also been revealed. How much is Salman Khan charging for Bigg Boss 19? According to a report by Screen, Khan will be taking home Rs 8-10 crore per weekend, which amplifies his total earnings to Rs 120-150 crore for hosting the show. As the season will run for five months, he will host the first three months, after which Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are expected to take over. Reports mention that the Bigg Boss 19's promo was shot on July 12 from 2 pm till midnight, around a political-based theme. Unlike other seasons, this year's show is being treated as an extension of its OTT format. Moreover, this season's production is comparatively operated on a leaner budget. According to reports, Salman Khan previously took Rs 96 crore for hosting Bigg Boss OTT 2. For seasons 18 and 17, the actor charged Rs 250 crore and Rs 200 crore respectively. Amitabh Bachchan beats Salman Khan as highest-paid TV host? Amitabh Bachchan, who is all set to return to small screen as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, has surpassed Salman Khan in the race of the highest-paid TV host title. With the upcoming season that is set to premier on August 11, 2025, the legendary actor has reportedly become the top-paid host on Indian television. A report from indicates that Big B will be earning Rs 5 crore from five episodes each, which will make his weekly earnings to around Rs 25 crore. Bigg Boss 19 contestants Talking about this year's contestants, nothing has been finalised yet. However, rumours report around 20 names including celebrities like Gautami Kapoor, Gaurav Taneja, Mr Faisu, Dhanashree Verma, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Khushi Dubey, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Gaurav Khanna, Dhanashree Verma, Sriram Chandra, Arshifa Khan, and Mickey Makeover.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 upcoming reality shows releasing in August 2025: Bigg Boss 19 to Kaun Banega Crorepati 17
August 2025 promises to keep the Television audience entertained as several reality shows are releasing this week. While fictional shows continue to keep audiences engaged, there's no denying that reality shows have their own charm. It airs for a few months but leaves a long-lasting impression on the hearts of the audience. Without keeping you waiting, let's see the top 4 reality shows that are releasing next month that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. 4 upcoming reality shows releasing in August 2025 1- Bigg Boss 19 Platform: Colors TV and JioHotstar Premiere Date: To Be Announced Host: Salman Khan One of the most anticipated reality shows, Bigg Boss 19, is set to release next month. The controversial reality show often creates a huge buzz before its release as audiences eagerly wait to see which contestants are participating in Salman Khan's reality show. As reported by Pinkvilla, Bigg Boss 19 is expected to run longer this time. Instead of 3 months, Bigg Boss will run for approximately 5.5 months. Typically, the show premieres in September or October; however, this year, the show will premiere earlier. The theme for this season is titled "Rewind," signaling a return to the essence of previous seasons. Notably, there will be a Secret Room, a fan-favorite twist that allows contestants to secretly observe their housemates before re-entering the game with new strategies. 2- Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 Platform: Sony TV and Sony LIV Premiere Date: August 11, 2025 Host: Amitabh Bachchan After 16 successful seasons, the makers are soon releasing the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Hosted by the megastar, this upcoming season promises to be more educational, engaging and interesting. The quiz reality show offers intellectual personalities to showcase their talent on a huge platform. Among many, several win substantial cash prizes because of their knowledge in all sectors. Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 will start from August 11 onwards and will air from Monday to Friday at 9 PM. 3- Pati Patni Aur Panga Platform: Colors TV and JioHotstar Premiere Date: August 2, 2025 Hosts: Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui Pati Patni Aur Panga is a new reality show where several celeb couples will participate. In their journey on this show, the contestants will dive into the delightful chaos of the duos. The celebrities who are participating in Pati Patni Aur Panga are -- Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal, Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debinna Bonnerjee, Geeta Phogat and Pawan Kumar, Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad, Sudesh Lehri and Mamta Lehri and Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla. The show will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM from August 2. 4- Chhoriyan Chali Gaon Platform: Zee TV and Zee5 Premiere Date: To Be Announced Host: Rannvijay Singha Chhoriyan Chali Gaon is again a new reality show that is set to take the audience on a journey like never before. The show promises to take viewers on a heartfelt journey of transformation and cultural immersion. Several popular Television actresses are set to participate and live a life without gadgets, luxuries, or shortcuts. They'll take on real village chores and embrace the simplicity and wisdom. The actresses who will be seen as contestants on the show are - Anjum Fakih, Anita Hassanandani, Krishna Shroff, Aishwarya Khare and more. The premiere date and time of the show is yet to be announced.
Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kaun Banega Crorepati Throwback: When late actor Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredericks tried to help CID team answer question worth Rs 6,40,000
Kaun Banega Crorepati has been one of the longest-running reality shows in India, enjoyed by all age groups. Hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the show has seen 16 successful seasons, and now the 17th season will be launched soon. Ahead of the release of the 17th season, let's revisit the time when CID actors Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty and Aditya Srivastava graced the show as guests. During their presence, the CID team also sought help from their co-star and late actor Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredericks. When late actor Dinesh Phadnis tried to help CID team When Shivaji Satam aka ACP Pradyuman and Aditya Srivastava aka Abhijeet were sitting on the hot seat, Amitabh Bachchan asked them the 8th question worth Rs 6,40,000. The question was: According to the Indian epics, who among the following did not meet his death at the hands of another? A - Vidura B- Kumbhakarna C- Shravan Kumar D- Putana Correct Answer: Vidura As Satam and Srivastava were sceptical about the right answer, they decided to seek help from their friend and used a 'Phone a friend' lifeline and dialled Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredericks. Big B called Phadnis, but the latter assumed that Dayanand and Aditya were joking with him about being Amitabh Bachchan. The veteran actor informed Dinesh about ACP Pradyuman and Abhijeet being unable to answer the question. Dinesh had 30 seconds, and by the time Aditya explained the question, the time ended without Dinesh answering the question. Shivaji Satam and Aditya Srivastava reached the conclusion that option A- Vidura is the correct answer. The answer was right, and so the CID team won Rs 6,40,000. The episode ended with this question. Before Aditya joined Satam on the hot seat, Dayanand Shetty was seen sitting with the veteran actor and answering questions by Amitabh Bachchan. Like the CID team, several other celebrity guests were seen on the show playing the interesting quiz with Mr Bachchan. Speaking about the upcoming season, Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 is set to premiere from August 11 at 9 PM on Sony TV.
India.com
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Amitabh Bachchan vs Salman Khan: Who is richer? The answer will shock you, their net worth is...
Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return with Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, and this time, he's making headlines not just for hosting but for his massive paycheck. With reports claiming he's earning per episode, Big B has become the highest-paid TV host in India. 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 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.
News18
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Highest Paid TV Host With KBC 17; Per Episode Fees Revealed
Last Updated: Sony TV announced Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 through a promo video featuring Amitabh Bachchan on April 4. The show will premiere on August 11. Amitabh Bachchan is soon coming back with the 17th season of his hit quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. The Bollywood superstar has been hosting the show since its inception in 2000, except for the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. However, with this 17th season, Big B has also become the highest-paid TV show host. If a report by is to be believed, Amitabh Bachchan is charging Rs 5 crore per episode for KBC 17. Since the show airs five times a week, this means that the actor's weekly paycheck touches a whopping Rs 25 crore. With this, Amitabh Bachchan has become the highest-paid TV host in India, beating Salman Khan. The latter was reportedly paid Rs 12 crore per Weekend Ka Vaar episode during Bigg Boss OTT 2, which roughly came up to Rs 24 crore a week. However, it should also be noted that Salman only shoots for two days per week for Bigg Boss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Sony TV announced Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 through a promo video featuring Amitabh Bachchan on April 4. In the promo, Amitabh portrayed a patient with a stomachache, hinting at the show's return. He revealed that registrations for KBC 17 were open and encouraged fans to register via the Sony LIV app, SMS, or IVR calls. In May this year, Bollywood Hungama reported that Amitabh Bachchan was quitting KBC due to 'personal reasons". The portal claimed that Salman Khan was in advanced talks with the makers of KBC and would take over hosting duties from Big B from season 17. 'Get ready to tune into Sony as Salman Khan might host the biggest and most popular quiz show of India as Amitabh Bachchan will be stepping back from KBC due to personal reasons," a source cited by the entertainment portal claimed. However, the report turned out to be false. KBC 17 will premiere on August 11, 2025. First Published: July 18, 2025, 07:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
