Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan or Karan Johar: Who Is The Highest Paid TV Host?

Many celebrities have tried their hand at hosting TV shows, but only a few have become household names—people who are now simply a part of our daily lives. Let’s take a look at what some of the top Indian hosts are reportedly earning today.

Rohit Shetty – Khatron Ke Khiladi

• Show: Khatron Ke Khiladi
• Earnings: ₹50 lakh per episode
• About: Known as a blockbuster director, Rohit Shetty is equally loved as a host. Rumor has it he charges ₹50 lakh for each adrenaline-pumping episode of this stunt-based reality show.

Karan Johar – Koffee with Karan

• Show: Koffee with Karan
• Earnings: ₹2–3 crore per episode
• About: Bollywood’s “gossip queen”, Karan Johar, reportedly takes home ₹2–3 crore per episode for his much-discussed and often controversial celebrity chat show.

Kapil Sharma – The Great Indian Kapil Show

• Show: The Great Indian Kapil Show
• Earnings: ₹5 crore per episode
• About: The king of comedy, Kapil Sharma, is said to charge a whopping ₹5 crore for each episode of his comedy talk show that keeps the nation in splits.

Salman Khan – Bigg Boss

• Show: Bigg Boss (Indian version of Big Brother)
• Earnings:
  • ₹12 crore per episode
  • ₹24 crore per week (for two episodes of Weekend Ka Vaar)
• About: Salman Khan is reportedly the second highest-paid TV host in India, commanding massive fees for his charismatic hosting of the country’s most-watched reality show.

Amitabh Bachchan – Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)

• Show: Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
• Earnings:
  • ₹5 crore per episode
  • ₹25 crore per week (assuming 5 episodes weekly)
• About: The Shehnshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, remains the highest-paid television host in India. He is all set to return with the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, solidifying his legacy as the top anchor in Indian television.

Summary of Top TV Host Earnings (Per Episode)

Conclusion

When it comes to Indian television, hosting has become a lucrative career path for Bollywood superstars and entertainers alike. From Amitabh Bachchan’s commanding presence on KBC to Salman Khan’s massive appeal in Bigg Boss, these stars have transformed Indian reality TV into a big-money game.