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Exclusive | Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 19 fees revealed, actor to charge between Rs 120-150 crores for three months

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss Season 19 fees, start date: Salman Khan's fee for the new show has been revealed. He had reportedly charged Rs 96 crores for Bigg Boss OTT 2, and for Bigg Boss 19 -- which is likely to be digital first -- he will draw between Rs 120-150 crores for 15 weeks duration.

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 23, 2025 02:35 PM IST

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 salary revealed. (Photo: Colors PR Team)

Bigg Boss 19 is all set to premiere on 30th August, and the buzz around the show has also been gaining momentum. A few days back, SCREEN had exclusively reported that this would be the longest season of the show. Now, another update is around host Salman Khan‘s salary for this season.

As per a source, Salman Khan’s rumoured fees for this season is approximately between Rs 120-150 crores. The actor will be hosting for 15 weeks in total and will be paid around Rs 8 to 10 crores per weekend. The source explained that since the show will primarily stream on OTT with a repeat telecast on TV the same day, it’s being treated as an extension of the OTT version. According to multiple sources, Bigg Boss 19 is not mounted on a big budget as compared to previous seasons.

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Salman, who had hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2, had reportedly charged Rs 96 crores back then. His fee for Bigg Boss 18 was reportedly Rs 250 crores, while on Bigg Boss 17 it was Rs 200 crores, both of which were for TV. This time, since there are other hosts too, Salman’s fee for this version is more than what he drew during the previous OTT season.

As informed earlier, the latest season will be a digital-first property, and while it will be called Bigg Boss 19, makers are planning to attach a tagline to it that also does justice to the show’s digital version. Earlier this week, the social media account of Bigg Boss Taza Khabar had informed that Salman Khan shot for the show’s promo on Monday, 21st July, from 2 pm till midnight. The promo shot has been designed around the theme of politics.

Bigg Boss 19 duration, premiere date, hosts

As reported earlier, this season Bigg Boss will run for 5 months. The first three months will be hosted by Salman Khan, after which other guest hosts will take charge. Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor might host the show in the last two months. Bigg Boss 19 is said to premiere on Jio Hotstar from 30th August. This year, it will be a digital-first property where the fresh episodes will drop on OTT first, and after one and a half hours, it will appear on Colors TV.

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Bigg Boss 19 contestants

While the contestants are yet to be locked, 20 names of rumoured contestants have been doing the rounds. Celebrities who have been approached for the show this year are Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Khushi Dubey, Gaurav Taneja, Mr Faisu, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Gaurav Khanna, Dhanashree Verma, Sriram Chandra, Arshifa Khan, Mickey Makeover, amongst others.

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Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. In his 11-year career, he has navigated through several of India's leading media houses, building a portfolio that spans digital, print, and broadcast media: The Indian Express: Currently leads coverage of TV and OTT content, producing both written analysis and popular video interview segments. Former Roles: He began his career at the iconic Stardust Magazine and later held key positions at Zoom TV, Zee Multimedia, MissMalini, Bollywood Bubble, and Raindrop Media. Expertise & Focus Areas Nawaz’s beat is characterized by a blend of exclusive access and trend analysis. His core areas of expertise include: Reality Television: Specialized coverage of major franchises like Bigg Boss, providing behind-the-scenes insights and winner profiles. OTT Ecosystem: Tracking the shift from traditional cable to digital streaming platforms, with a focus on web series and digital premieres. Celebrity Profiles & Interviews: Nawaz is celebrated for his ability to foster candid conversations with industry stalwarts, from music composers like Amaal Mallik to other TV legends. Investigative Entertainment News: Reporting on sensitive industry developments, including legal disputes and personal stories of resilience within the acting community. Authoritativeness & Trust With a reputation built on years of networking and credible reporting, Nawaz Kochra is a "known face" in the Mumbai media circuit. His work at The Indian Express adheres to the publication's "Journalism of Courage" standard, ensuring that even entertainment reporting is approached with accuracy, sensitivity, and transparency. His educational background and extensive tenure across diverse media platforms provide him with the authoritative perspective required to analyze the rapid evolution of Indian show business. ... Read More

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