Salman Khan's fee for Bigg Boss 19 is over 600 times the yearly salary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi; check details
Sneha Kumari | Jul 30, 2025, 23:06 IST
Highlight of the story: Salman Khan is set to return as host of Bigg Boss 19 on August 30, reportedly earning Rs 120 to Rs 150 crore, which is approximately 600 times Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual salary. The show, launching August 30 on JioHotstar, features a mix of actors and influencers among its confirmed contestants. Read more.
Salman Khan is all set to return as the host of Bigg Boss 19, which is going to kick off on August 30 on JioHotstar and reports about his staggering fee have taken fans by surprise. According to ET, industry insiders reveal that Salman's remuneration for the upcoming season is expected to be one of the highest ever for a reality TV show in India. The report suggests that the 'Sikandar' actor is charging a jaw-dropping fee of Rs 120 to Rs 150 crore for hosting this season, marking it as one of his highest earnings for the show to date.
To put that in perspective, the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly salary is around Rs 1.66 lakh (annually be Rs 19.2 lakh), which includes a basic pay of Rs 50,000, a parliamentary allowance of Rs 45,000, an expense allowance of Rs 3,000, and a daily allowance of Rs 2,000, reports Economic Times.
Well, what makes this season different is its digital-first approach; episodes will premiere on JioHotstar, with a delayed telecast on Colours TV about 90 minutes later.
While there have been rumours that this season would only have actors, that is not true. According to the Indian Express, a few social media influencers have also been approached to be on the show. Here's the complete list:
Ram Kapoor and Gautami KapoorDheeraj DhooparAlisha PanwarKrishna ShroffRaj KundraAnita HassanandaniTanushree DuttaSharad MalhotraMamta KulkarniParas KalnawatMicky MakeoverPurav JhaMunmun DuttaGaurav Taneja, aka Flying BeastKanika MannApoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel KidDaisy ShahMr. FaisuKhushi DubeyArshifa Khan
Q. How much is Salman Khan being paid for hosting Bigg Boss 19?
Salman Khan is reportedly earning around Rs 120 crore to Rs 150 crore for hosting the first three months of Bigg Boss 19, which spans nearly 15 weekends.
Bigg Boss 19 is adopting a digital-first approach, with episodes premiering on JioHotstar before airing on Colors TV. The season is also set to be the longest, spanning five months, with Salman Khan hosting the first three months.
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Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 salary in comparison to PM Narendra Modi
To put that in perspective, the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly salary is around Rs 1.66 lakh (annually be Rs 19.2 lakh), which includes a basic pay of Rs 50,000, a parliamentary allowance of Rs 45,000, an expense allowance of Rs 3,000, and a daily allowance of Rs 2,000, reports Economic Times.
Well, what makes this season different is its digital-first approach; episodes will premiere on JioHotstar, with a delayed telecast on Colours TV about 90 minutes later.
Bigg Boss 19 confirmed contestant names
While there have been rumours that this season would only have actors, that is not true. According to the Indian Express, a few social media influencers have also been approached to be on the show. Here's the complete list:
Ram Kapoor and Gautami KapoorDheeraj DhooparAlisha PanwarKrishna ShroffRaj KundraAnita HassanandaniTanushree DuttaSharad MalhotraMamta KulkarniParas KalnawatMicky MakeoverPurav JhaMunmun DuttaGaurav Taneja, aka Flying BeastKanika MannApoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel KidDaisy ShahMr. FaisuKhushi DubeyArshifa Khan
FAQs
Q. How much is Salman Khan being paid for hosting Bigg Boss 19?
Salman Khan is reportedly earning around Rs 120 crore to Rs 150 crore for hosting the first three months of Bigg Boss 19, which spans nearly 15 weekends.
Bigg Boss 19 is adopting a digital-first approach, with episodes premiering on JioHotstar before airing on Colors TV. The season is also set to be the longest, spanning five months, with Salman Khan hosting the first three months.
For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.