At the age of 81, Indian legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is still an inspiration to millions. Despite his old age, this megastar remains very much active in his career and has recently been appreciated for his nice performance in the hit film “Kalki 2898 AD” that has grossed over ₹1000 crore worldwide. In addition to his impressive portfolio, Amitabh is going to make debut in Tamil films playing alongside the iconic Rajinikanth in “Vettaiyan”. Currently, he’s hitting the headlines as a host of a famous quiz show called “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC); along with that fanatics are amazed by how much money he gets paid for it.
The fees that Amitabh charges for being a host on KBC have dumbfounded his fans. Starting at ₹25 lakh per episode during the first season of this show in 2000, this amount has skyrocketed over time. For example, for the latest season, it is reported that superstar now charges somewhere between ₹4 crores –₹5 crores per episode which shows how enduringly popular he has remained all these years and the success of the show.
Amitabh’s role as Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)’s host continues to be cherished more than ever as KBC remains one of India’s most watched TV shows. This puts him among some of India’s highest-earning television presenters, and each new episode is eagerly awaited by fans across the country.
KBC happens to be one of India's longest-running reality shows where Amitabh’s charm, wit and ability to connect with contestants have played an important role in its consistent success. Come fifth season he was already earning ₹1 crore per episode. This number continued to rise until it reached ₹3 crores in season 10 and ₹3.5 crores for seasons 11 through 13.
