How much is Salman Khan charging for Bigg Boss 19?
As Bigg Boss 19 premieres tonight (August 24), Salman Khan's paycheck for tha reality show has become the talk of the town. The superstar's massive fee for hosting BB19 has left fans stunned, making this season one of the most expensive yet. Check it out here!
New Delhi: The wait is almost over as Bigg Boss 19 prepares to hit the screens tonight (August 24). The new season is being touted as one of the most ambitious editions yet, with the longest runtime in its history and a fresh digital-first strategy.
But more than the show’s scale, it is Salman Khan’s fee that has been grabbing all the attention. Scroll down to read about it in detail!
Salman Khan’s fee for Bigg Boss 19
According to industry reports, Salman Khan is charging between Rs 120 and Rs 150 crore for his hosting duties this season. Spread across 15 weekends, this amounts to nearly Rs 8 to 10 crore per episode. While the figure is staggering, it marks a drop from the ₹250 crores he reportedly charged for Bigg Boss 18 and the Rs 200 crores he pocketed for season 17. However, the paycheck does surpass his fee for Bigg Boss OTT 2, which had been pegged at Rs 96 crores.
Unlike the earlier television seasons, Bigg Boss 19 will first premiere on JioHotstar, with a slightly delayed telecast on Colours TV the same night. This hybrid approach is being seen as a continuation of its OTT experiment.
Bigg Boss 19 host and theme
Reports have also suggested that Salman will host only the initial three months of the season. The final two months are expected to be managed by guest presenters, with names such as Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor being considered. The promotional teaser, shot on July 21, carried a political theme and fuelled speculation about the show’s new tone.
This year’s concept, titled "Gharwaalon Ki Sarkaar”, introduces a Parliament-style twist. Contestants will be granted authority to take key decisions within the house, setting the stage for shifting alliances, heated debates, and power struggles.
On August 22, Salman was seen in Mumbai as he began shooting for the season. Wearing an all-black outfit with a sharp moustache and styled hair, the actor struck confident poses for the cameras. Despite juggling commitments for his upcoming film Battle of Galwan, he slipped effortlessly into his hosting role once again.
Bigg Boss 19 contestants list
The confirmed contestant lineup for Bigg Boss 19 includes: Amaal Mallik, Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Natalia Janoszek (Polish actress), Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Shehbaz Badesha, Zeeshan Qadri, Baseer Ali, Nehal Chudasama, Abhishek Bajaj, Tanya Mittal, Atul Kishan, Kunickaa Sadanand, Pranit More, Neelam Giri and Mridul Tiwari.
Bigg Boss 19 timing today
The season promises a diverse mix of musicians, actors, influencers, and performers, raising expectations for unpredictable dynamics inside the house.
Bigg Boss 19 will premiere on August 24, 2025, at 9 PM exclusively on JioHotstar. A delayed television broadcast will air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM the same night.