Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Check Amitabh Bachchan's X Cr Fee Per Episode For Hosting KBC16; Net Worth & More

Amitabh Bachchan Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 Per Episode Salary: Amitabh Bachchan is back on the hot seat as a host with Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. The legendary actor has been hosting the iconic quiz show for more than two decades now. After bidding a teary farewell to KBC last year, Big B has returned with Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 yesterday, thanks to the popular demand. Let's take a look how much the veteran actor-host charges per episode...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan Gets Emotional As He Returns As Host

Amitabh Bachchan is officially back as a host with Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. The first episode aired last night at 9 PM IST on Sony TV. As soon as Big entered the stage, the studio crowd couldn't help but to welcome the actor with a thunderous applause.

The legendary actor-host got teary-eyed as he thanked his fans for their prayers which gave a "new life to Kaun Banega Crorepati". He also promised to present himself with "twice the effort".

What Is Amitabh Bachchan's Per Episode Fee For Kaun Banega Crorepati 16?

AMitabh Bachchan's entertaining and insightful hosting skill is one of the key highlights of Kaun Banega Crorepati and has a massive fanbase across the country. According to reports, the actor is apparently charging a whopping Rs 6 cr fee per episode for hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 16.

Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati Fees Over The Years

When Big B first joined KBC as a host, his fee was around Rs 25 lakh per episode. By the 4th season, it got doubled and by the 6th season, it reached between 1.5 - 2 cr per episode. As per reports, he took home around 4-5 cr for the 14th season.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 Host Amitabh Bachchan Net Worth 2024

Amitabh Bachchan, who was last seen in Kalki 288 AD, currently enjoys a net worth $410 million, which translates to whooping Rs 3,441 cr (approx.).