Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Amitabh Bachchan’s Per Episode Fee & Season 18 Possibility

Amitabh Bachchan hosting KBC 17 on Sony TV, charging ₹5 crore per episode

Amitabh Bachchan Hosts KBC 17 Yet Again

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 is coming. The host Amitabh Bachchan is returning.
But then, do you know KBC 17 ke liye ek episode ke kitne paise charge kar raha hai?

Amitabh Bachchan is back on television with the seventeenth season of his game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
It’s been years since he’s hosted the show that asks guests to answer general knowledge questions in order to win a large sum of cash.
That show has slowly become one of the most loved reality TV shows over the years.

When to Watch KBC 17?

Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return in its seventeenth season.
The new episodes will begin screening on August 11 on Sony LIV & Sony Entertainment Television.

Recently, the channel took to social media with the new promo of the show, sharing its air date.

Big B – The Favourite Host

While all viewers are eagerly waiting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, here’s a news that’s been doing the rounds of the tabloids:
about the fee being charged by KBC host Amitabh Bachchan.

He is Big B, so obviously, he is bound to charge a bomb to host one of the most loved Indian Television series.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Fees for KBC

As per a report in Siasat.com, Amitabh Bachchan charges Rs 5 crore per episode for Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.

If KBC 17 runs 5 days a week,
His weekly earning could reach Rs 25 crore.

Salman Khan – Highest-Paid Host?

The report also draws a comparison with the fee of Salman Khan, who is said to be the highest-paid Indian TV host.

Salman Khan hosts the most controversial reality TV show, Bigg Boss, and is seen twice over the Weekend Ka Vaar.

Salman Khan’s Fees per Episode

Reportedly, Salman Khan was paid Rs 12 crore per episode for Bigg Boss OTT 2.
As he appeared twice on weekends, his weekly fee would be Rs 24 crore.