SHOCKING! Salman Khan Asks For Rs 2.5 Crores To Replace Shahrukh Khan As The Host Of Filmfare Awards

Shocked? So are we! But according to recent reports, Salman Khan has asked for Rs 2.5 Crores to replace Shahrukh Khan as the host of the very famous Filmfare Awards.

Talking about this new development, a source told DNA, "The anchoring of the awards functions has become tedious to do and watch. How many combinations can one watch Kapil Sharma and Manish Paul in? Salman is a masterstroke. He is popular and Bigg Boss has proved what a fabulous host he is."

Click below to view some old pictures of SRK, Gauri and Salman from the Filmfare awards.

Filmfare Awards

Superstar Shahrukh Khan snapped with his beautiful wife Gauri Khan and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra at the very famous Filmfare Awards.

Shahrukh Khan

Earlier, there were reports that Bollywood's superstar Shahrukh Khan will host this year's Filmfare awards with Kapil Sharma.

(In Pic-Saif Ali Khan with Shahrukh Khan)

Salman Khan

Recent reports say that Salman Khan has replaced Shahrukh Khan and has charged Rs 2.5 Crores to host the Filmfare awards.

(In Pic-Salman Khan)

Sallu

Salman Khan is one of the best hosts and viewers loved his anchoring in his reality show Bigg Boss.

(In Pic-Salman performing at the Filmfare awards)

Awards

Filmfare awards 2016 would be held on January 16th. The who's who of Bollywood will attend the awards function.

(In Pic-Salman Khan at the Filmfare Awards)

The source also revealed that it was very difficult to convince Salman Khan to host the Filmfare awards, "He was pursued relentlessly and the pay cheque is close to 2.5 Crores.''

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"The anchoring of the awards functions has become tedious to do and watch. How many combinations can one watch Kapil Sharma and Manish Paul in? Salman is a masterstroke. He is popular and Bigg Boss has proved what a fabulous host he is."

The source further added, "The anchoring of the awards functions has become tedious to do and watch. How many combinations can one watch Kapil Sharma and Manish Paul in? Salman is a masterstroke. He is popular and Bigg Boss has proved what a fabulous host he is."

However, a few days back it was reported Shahrukh Khan will host this year's Filmfare awards along with comedian Kapil Sharma. Well, only time will tell the truth behind these reports.

Filmfare awards are one of the oldest and most prestigious awards of the country and it will be held on January 15th.

Click on the slider to view some old pictures of Shahrukh Khan, Gauri and Salman Khan from the Filmfare awards.