Salman Khan's fee for Bigg Boss 19 is over 600 times the yearly salary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi; check details

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.

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 19 salary for just a few weekends reportedly eclipses the annual income of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the vast earning disparities between entertainment and politics.



According to SCREEN, the Bollywood legend is set to earn Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore per weekend, hosting a total of around 15 weekends. This staggering pay cheque marks one of Salman's biggest deals in his Bigg Boss journey, underscoring not only his star power but also the evolving business model of Indian reality TV.

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.

• Basic pay of Rs 50,000
• A parliamentary allowance of Rs 45,000
• An expense allowance of Rs 3000
• A daily allowance of Rs 2,000

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 Kapoor
• Dheeraj Dhoopar
• Alisha Panwar
• Krishna Shroff
• Raj Kundra
• Anita Hassanandani
• Tanushree Dutta
• Sharad Malhotra
• Mamta Kulkarni
• Paras Kalnawat
• Micky Makeover
• Purav Jha
• Munmun Dutta
• Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast
• Kanika Mann
• Apoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel Kid
• Daisy Shah
• Mr. Faisu
• Khushi Dubey
• Arshifa 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.

• Q. What are the key differences between Bigg Boss 19 and its previous seasons?

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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