Bigg Boss Season 17 is now in its tenth week, with house members such as Mannara Chopra, Munawar Faruqui, Aishwarya Sharma, Ankita Lokhande Jain, and Vicky Jain consistently making headlines. However, for many fans, the highlight of the reality show remains the Weekend Ka Vaar episode featuring Salman Khan. Rumour has it that the megastar is demanding a colossal fee for his role in Season 17.
Since taking over as the host in Season 4 back in 2015, Salman Khan has become synonymous with Bigg Boss, significantly boosting the show’s TRP.
Let’s delve into Salman Khan’s earnings for each season of Bigg Boss:
1. Seasons 4 to 6:
Fee: Rs 2.5 crore (USD 300,355) per episode.
2. Season 7:
Fee: Rs 5 crore (USD 600,710) per episode.
3. Season 8:
Fee Hike: Rs 5.5 crore (USD 660,781) per episode.
4. Seasons 9 and 10:
Season 9 Fee: Rs 7–8 crore (USD 840,994–961,136) per episode.
Season 10 Fee: Rs 10 crore (USD 1.2 million approx.) per episode.
5. Seasons 11 and 12:
Estimated Fee: Rs 11–14 crore (USD 1.3–1.6 million approx.) per episode.
6. Season 13:
Fee Surge: Rs 15.50 crore (USD 1.86 million approx.) per episode.
7. Season 14:
Fee: Rs 20 crore (USD 2.4 million approx.) per episode.
8. Season 15:
Estimated Fee: Rs 15 crore (USD 1.8 million approx.) per episode.
9. Season 16:
Record-breaking Fee: Rs 1,000 crore (USD 120 million approx.) for the entire season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How much was Salman Khan paid for Bigg Boss 16?
Khan reportedly charged a whopping Rs 1,000 crore (USD 120 million approx.) for this season.
Who has the highest fees in Bigg Boss?
Salman Khan holds the record for the highest fees as the host of this reality show.
How much does Salman Khan earn?
Salman Khan takes home a fee of Rs 12 crore (USD 1.4 million approx.) per episode as the host of Bigg Boss Season 17.