Amitabh Bachchan Charges Rs 25 Crore for Just One Week on KBC 17? Here’s the Full Breakdown

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan returns with the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), and this time, people are talking more about his fee than the quiz questions. According to recent reports, Big B now charges Rs 5 crore per episode, which brings his weekly total to Rs 25 crore. With this new season, he officially becomes India’s highest-paid television host, overtaking even Salman Khan.

KBC 17: Big B’s Massive Fee Dominates Headlines

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 will premiere on August 11, 2025, and fans have already started expressing their excitement. The makers have launched fresh promos, and as always, Amitabh Bachchan grabs the spotlight, not only with his presence but with his record-breaking paycheque. As per Siasat.com, he demands Rs 5 crore per episode, and since KBC airs five days a week, his total for the week hits Rs 25 crore.

In comparison, Salman Khan also takes Rs 5 crore per episode for Bigg Boss OTT. However, since he appears only on weekends, his weekly earnings stay around Rs 10 crore. This clearly shows that Amitabh Bachchan leads the chart as the highest-paid TV host in India.

Amitabh Bachchan Continues to Be the Face of KBC

Amitabh Bachchan began hosting KBC in 2000, and except for Season 3, which featured Shah Rukh Khan, he has stayed loyal to the show. Over the years, he has built a deep emotional bond with the audience. His baritone voice, strong presence, and respectful interaction with contestants make him the soul of KBC.

In the latest promos, Amitabh revives his iconic Vijay character from Agneepath and delivers the line: “Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai.” In another promo, TV actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan plays a restaurant manager who impresses him with her intelligence. These promos show how the show blends knowledge with entertainment.

Is Rs 25 Crore Per Week Justified?

Amitabh Bachchan has anchored KBC for over two decades, and his star power still brings millions of viewers to their screens. While Rs 25 crore a week sounds like a lot, fans and industry experts believe he earns every bit of it. With KBC 17 promising even more excitement and the spotlight now on his record salary, Big B once again proves why he’s the true Shahenshah of Indian television.

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