Bigg Boss 19: From Rs 15 crore per episode to Rs 1000 crore rumours; Salman Khan’s shocking paychecks over the years

Salman Khan is back once again as the host of the controversial reality show Bigg Boss. The Bollywood superstar is set to return with Season 19 this Sunday (August 24), and fans can’t wait to watch the grand premiere. Over the years, the actor has made headlines several times for the staggering amounts he charges to host the show. Here’s a look back:

According to sources, Salman Khan is expected to take home between Rs 120–150 crore for hosting the 19th season. Fans are eagerly waiting to see him light up the stage once again and entertain audiences. The shoot for the grand premiere has already begun, heightening excitement for the season.See more: Bigg Boss 19 Launch Live Updates

Reportedly, Salman Khan drew a massive Rs 60 crore per month for Bigg Boss 18. Over the years, his association with the reality show not only boosted its popularity but also made him the face of the franchise. His unmatched charisma, candid style, and mass appeal continued to make him an irreplaceable part of Bigg Boss, justifying the staggering paycheck that kept him among the highest-paid stars on television.See more: Bigg Boss 19 Launch Live Updates

During Bigg Boss 17, rumours suggested that Salman was charging around Rs 12 crore per weekend, roughly Rs 6 crore per episode, for his hosting duties. The season featured a star-studded line-up including Ankita Lokhande, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, and Munawar Faruqui, among others.See More: Bigg Boss 19: Confirmed list of the contestants of Salman Khan-hosted controversial show

In Bigg Boss 16, Salman Khan made headlines over reports of his alleged paycheck. Speculation claimed he was charging a staggering Rs 1000 crore for the season, but the actor quickly dismissed the rumours, calling them “untrue.” Joking about it, Salman had said, “If I ever earn Rs 1000 crores, I’d retire right away, though I do hope to reach that point someday. Even then, my expenses are huge, especially on lawyers, who are as costly as Salman Khan himself. In reality, my earnings aren’t even a quarter of that figure. And don’t forget, such reports are also closely tracked by the income tax and ED departments.”

According to a GQ report, Salman Khan charged nearly Rs 20 crore per weekend for hosting Bigg Boss 14, a fee that surprised many when it was revealed. The season ended with Rubina Dilaik lifting the winner’s trophy.

Bigg Boss 13 is widely regarded as the most iconic season in the show’s history, with Shehnaaz Gill and the late Sidharth Shukla winning over audiences across the country. As per a Mid Day report, Salman Khan was paid around Rs 15 crore per episode that year. The season culminated with Sidharth Shukla emerging as the winner.