5 Popular Bigg Boss Hosts And Their Mind-blowing Pay Cheques
Bigg Boss, India's beloved reality television show, has been a consistent headline-maker due to its controversies and dramatic content. Originating in Hindi in 2006, the franchise has expanded its reach to various other Indian languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Malayalam. Bigg Boss Telugu Season 7 is all set to begin soon and Nagarjuna Akkineni is all set to host the show once again.
Renowned stars from their respective film industries have always anchored Bigg Boss, bringing their A-list status to the hosting role. Some of the prominent hosts include Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan, who have commanded substantial paychecks for their hosting duties.
Let's delve into the earnings of these actors for their hosting roles on Bigg Boss:
Salman Khan
The actor has hosted the show for 13 seasons. While there were rumors circulating about Salman charging a staggering Rs 1000 crores from the producers, he dismissed these allegations. According to reports, Salman's initial fee was around Rs 12 crore per week, which he subsequently increased to Rs 25 crore per episode. Remarkably, his remuneration escalated even further, reportedly reaching Rs 43 crores per episode for the latest season, Bigg Boss 16. While he is currently hosting Bigg Boss OTT 2, the exact fee for this stint remains undisclosed.
Kichha Sudeep
Following the triumph of the Hindi version, the Kannada iteration of Bigg Boss premiered in 2013. All 11 seasons of the Kannada show have been anchored by Kannada film star Sudeep Sanjeev. His contract with Colors channel, signed in 2015, initially amounted to Rs 20 crores for five years. Fans began comparing his compensation to Salman's. Reports suggest that he received a hike in his fee for the most recent season.
Kamal Haasan
The acclaimed actor, set to appear in the pan-Indian project "Project K" alongside Deepika and Prabhas, has gained attention for his remuneration for the 7th season of the reality TV show. Reportedly, Kamal Haasan quoted a staggering Rs 130 crores as his salary. Although rumors swirled last year about his potential exit from the show, the latest updates seem to suggest otherwise.
Nagarjuna
The Tollywood superstar hosted the last season of the show in 2022. Reports indicate that he received Rs 12 lakhs per episode, accumulating to Rs 12 crores for the entire season. There were also reports of him being paid Rs 15 crores for hosting the 6th season of the franchise.
Mohanlal
The Malayalam version of the show debuted in 2018 and rapidly gained popularity. Veteran actor Mohanlal has been at the helm of the show since its inception. For the initial season, he received Rs 12 crores. While the remuneration for the most recent season hasn't been disclosed, it could be similar to the preceding season, which saw him earn Rs 70 Lakhs per episode.
As Bigg Boss continues to captivate audiences across languages, these host fees highlight the star power these actors bring to the show, making it a remarkable journey in the realm of reality television.