Revealed: Actor Salman Khan's hefty fee for hosting Bigg Boss 19

Bigg Boss 19 is all set to premiere on August 30, and the excitement around the show has started to build. As per a new report by The Indian Express, host Salman Khan is rumoured to be drawing a massive paycheck for this season, between Rs 120 to 150 crores (approximately Dh51 million to 63.7 million), for hosting duties spread across 15 weeks.

According to industry sources, Khan will be paid approximately Rs 8 to 10 crores per weekend (approximately Dh3.4 million to Dh4.2 million), making it one of the highest fees for an OTT-hosted reality show.

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Bigg Boss 19 will primarily stream on JioCinema, with repeat telecasts airing on Colors TV shortly after.

According to reports, the 19th edition of the reality TV show will be the longest season yet, running for five months. Salman Khan will host the first three months, after which a rotating panel of celebrity guest hosts may take over. Names like Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are being considered to anchor the remaining weeks.

While the official contestant list hasn’t been revealed yet, a number of celebrities have reportedly been approached. The rumoured line-up includes Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast), Mr. Faisu, Apoorva Mukhija (Aka Boomerang Girl), Dhanashree Verma and several others.

Bigg Boss 19 will premiere exclusively on JioCinema in Indai from August 30, with episodes hitting Colors TV 90 minutes later.

Husain Rizvi

husain@khaleejtimes.com

Husain Rizvi is a Senior Features Writer who covers entertainment and lifestyle stories and has a profound interest in tech (games) and sports. When he’s not working, you can find him at the gym, or finishing a boss fight in a video game.