The time-tested quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is all set to launch its highly anticipated 17th season, which will be entertaining us on our TV screens from August 11, 2025. And holding the reins, as has been the tradition so far, will be the doyen Amitabh Bachchan. His unique style, authoritative voice, and talent for relating to contestants have turned KBC into a household word for more than two decades. With the telecast date looming close, fiery controversy has begun over the compensation for the megastar for season to come. As is common with official reports, the information remains silent as a rule, but reliable industry insiders cite an actually out-of-this-world amount that exemplifies Amitabh Bachchan unbeatable value for the show.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Remuneration Increase
When Kaun Banega Crorepati made its televisual debut in 2000, Indian television saw a new light. Amitabh Bachchan, at that time going through a lean period, was reportedly making ₹25 lakh an episode. The figure, high at the time, has seen a phenomenal rise in subsequent seasons. His staying power in popularity and high rating levels of the show year after year have progressively increased his per-episode remuneration to position him among India’s highest-paid TV personalities. This hike takes into consideration not only inflationary factors, but also the immense brand equity and trust of viewers that he commands.
KBC 17 Host Fee: A ₹5 Crore Benchmark
For Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, there are reports in good industry circles that Amitabh Bachchan is to receive a staggering ₹5 crore per episode. Official word has not come out yet, but it falls into line with what appears to have been his haul for previous recent seasons of the program. It serves as an indication for the show’s and its host’s popularity. His presence itself is a guarantee for a viewership and a presence that none other can match. The risk on Amitabh Bachchan, in some sense, is perceived to be the trump card which has sustained KBC, rendering it one of the flagship shows on Indian television. The expectation of the new season, created with its “Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai” campaign, is already underway, highlighting the timeless popularity of Big B and KBC.
