{
  "id": 5078536,
  "title": "Salman Khan Charges A Whopping ₹120 Crore To Host Bigg Boss 20: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/salman-khan-charges-a-whopping-120-crore-to-host-bigg-boss-20-report",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:13:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/salman-khan-charges-a-whopping-120-crore-to-host-bigg-boss-20-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salman Khan has reportedly charged a staggering ₹120 crore to host the upcoming Bigg Boss 20 season, according to a report by ABP Marathi. However, neither Salman Khan nor the show's makers have officially confirmed this figure, making it a reported amount. This hefty fee is a significant increase from his initial seasons, where he reportedly earned around Rs. 2.5 crore per episode. For Bigg Boss 17, his reported fee was estimated at around Rs. 200 crore, and nearly Rs. 250 crore for Bigg Boss 18. For Bigg Boss 19, his fee was estimated at Rs. 120–150 crore for 15 weeks, though the makers did not confirm this figure. Producer Rishi Negi addressed the speculation, stating that Salman's contract was private and adding that \"whatever the rumour is, whatever it is, he is worth every penny.\"",
  "summary": "Bigg Boss 20 is all set to premiere this weekend, with Salman Khan returning as the host. While fans are eagerly awaiting the new season, one question that often grabs attention is his whopping remuneration. How much has Salman Khan reportedly been paid to host Bigg Boss 20? Here’s what we know. How Much Did Salman Khan Charge For Bigg Boss 20? According to a report by ABP Marathi, Salman Khan…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Rhiya Ahir On Facing Salman Khan In Bigg Boss 20: 'If He Yells At Me, I’ll Probably Just Start Crying' | FPJ Exclusive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/rhiya-ahir-on-facing-salman-khan-in-bigg-boss-20-if-he-yells-at-me",
        "published": "2026-09-02T14:30:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}