Reality shows on television have become incredibly popular, with numerous renowned actors and filmmakers from the entertainment industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty, Kapil Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, and many others, earning crores by hosting some of the most popular reality shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Koffee with Karan, and many more.
As the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan initially charged around Rs 25 lakh for each episode, according to ZEE News and ABPLive. With each passing season, Big B hiked his remuneration, charging Rs 3.5 crore for each episode in the 11th, 12th, and 13th seasons. Kapil Sharma — a popular name in the Indian television circuit with a net worth of Rs 300 crore — earns around Rs 50 lakh per episode for hosting his comedy show, Comedy Nights with Kapil.
Not just Bachchan and Sharma but many other famous personalities charge around or more than Rs 1 crore for hosting each episode of their respective shows. However, one Bollywood personality with an estimated net worth of Rs 2,907 crore takes home bigger paycheques than the rest. Scroll down to learn more about him.
Meet the highest-paid Indian host on television, and it’s not Kapil Sharma, Amitabh Bachchan or Karan Johar.
Apart from acting and producing, Salman Khan’s net worth has been significantly boosted by his hosting gig on Bigg Boss. According to a DNA report, the 57-year-old actor charges around Rs 25 crore per week (i.e. Rs 12.50 crore per episode) for hosting Bigg Boss 17. This massive paycheque makes him one of the highest-paid Indian television hosts.
Salman Khan’s association with the popular reality show began in 2010-11 when he took over the baton from Amitabh Bachchan after Bigg Boss 3. As per a News18 report, the Bollywood actor was paid Rs 2.5 crore per episode in his first season. With each passing season, Salman Khan’s salary has increased significantly.
One of the highest-paid actors in the country, Salman Khan, earns around Rs 220 crore annually from various sources. According to a Times of India report, he has a net worth of approximately $350 million (equivalent to around Rs 2,907 crore).
On the work front, Salman Khan was recently seen in the movie Tiger 3, co-starring Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. According to an Indian Express report, the spy thriller has collected Rs 253 crore in India. According to various online reports, Salman Khan is all set to collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan for YRF’s next, Tiger Vs Pathaan. He is reportedly joining with filmmaker-producer Karan Johar for an upcoming project.