Bollywood actor Salman Khan is all set to return to the small screens to host the upcoming 17th season of Bigg Boss. Having established himself as one of the best hosts in India, he has been a part of the show for over 12 seasons now, counting him hosting the second of Bigg Boss OTT. The fact that he is an integral part of the reality show and the fans cannot imagine anyone apart from him as a host, is known to everyone. Over the years he has become one of the highest paid television hosts in India. With a few days left for the premiere of the 17th season, let’s take a look at how his fees have increased for hosting Bigg Boss, throughout the years.
According to a report by Bollywood Life, Salman has increased his fees for hosting the much-anticipated reality show, every season. As per the report he charged Rs 2.5 crore per episode for seasons 4, 5 and 6. He then charged Rs 5 crore for season 7, Rs 5.5 crore for season 8, Rs. 7-8 crore in season 9, Rs 8 crore in season 10, Rs 11 crore for season 11, Rs 12-14 crore for season 12, Rs 15.50 crore in season 13, Rs 25 crore for season 14, Rs 20 crore for season 15 and Rs 44 crores for season 16. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17 CONFIRMED Contestant List OUT: Munawar Faruqui, Priyanka Chopra’s Cousin Mannara Chopra, YouTuber Armaan Malik And More- Check It Out
While his fees for the 17th season are still under wraps, if his earrings from the show are added up, he has made a whopping Rs 1,000.50 crore just by hosting Bigg Boss. His total earrings from just hosting the reality show can easily be compared to the box-office collections of the highest grossing movies of 2023- Gadar 2, Pathaan and Jawan. ALSO READ: Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain Haven’t Confirmed Their Participation In Bigg Boss 17? Read To Know The Details
As per various media reports, the Sunny Deol starrer earned Rs 691.08 crore at the worldwide box-office. Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham starrer spy thriller became the fifth Indian film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark at the worldwide box office as it earned Rs 1,020 crore. Last but not the least, yet another SRK actioner that ruled the box-office earned Rs 1,120 crore at the worldwide box-office.
Talking about the upcoming reality show, the makers are reportedly planning to pit famous celebrity couples and singles against each other. If the reports are to be believed, they will be bringing in 5 singles and 4 couples together for the show. Until now many names have resurfaced the internet, leaving fans excited to know who will be participating.
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