Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 17 fees has left the entertainment industry in shock, making him India’s highest-paid TV host. The Bollywood megastar is set to make a comeback with season 17 of Kaun Banega Crorepati which debuts on August 11, 2025, on Sony Entertainment Television.
All his fans are abuzz with excitement, but it’s Big B’s outlandish fees that’s actually catching the limelight.
Unprecedented Earnings for KBC 17
Reports indicate Amitabh Bachchan is being paid a whopping ₹5 crore per episode to host KBC 17! Considering the show airs five times a week, that translates to him earning almost ₹25 crore per week!
This figure even surpasses Salman Khan’s allegedly ₹12 crore per Weekend Ka Vaar of Bigg Boss OTT 2, which came around ₹24 crore per week — Bachchan becoming the undisputed king of TV hosting charges.
Although this has not been officially announced yet, it definitely reflects his unparalleled popularity and the show’s humongous following base.
A Legacy That’s KBC
Amitabh Bachchan has been the heart and soul of Kaun Banega Crorepati since it first aired in 2000 — with the exception of Season 3 that was done by Shah Rukh Khan. His commanding presence, suave style, and emotional connection with contestants has turned KBC into much more than merely a quiz show.
Marking its 25th anniversary in 2025, Bachchan wrote on his blog: “Today, 3rd July 2025… the first broadcast of KBC happened… 25 years, the life of KBC!”
Why Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 17 Fees Kinda Makes Sense
That huge fee makes sense, given his unrivaled stardom and how long KBC has been a blockbuster. The show doesn’t merely award massive prize money — it allows common folk to tell stories that reach millions.
Bachchan’s charm commands sky-high TRPs, and his handsome paycheque is well worth every rupee. As he penned long ago, KBC is not questions and answers, but a platform where dreams take shape.
What to Expect from KBC 17?
This season’s going to bring some new twists and heart-touching moments. The promos already feature Big B along with fresh talents like Sumbul Touqeer Khan. It will go on air Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony TV and SonyLIV will stream the same.
Contestants can register via the SonyLIV app or WhatsApp — with the first question went on air way back on April 14, 2025.
Setting a New Benchmark in Television
Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 17 fees is not merely his milestone — it’s a television milestone. From Rs 25 lakh an episode in 2000 to Rs 5 crore today, it is a testament to how far KBC and Big B have traveled.
As India prepares for a new season, Bachchan reaffirms the reasons why he’s not merely a megastar — he’s a living television as well as Bollywood legend.
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