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Amitabh Bachchan’s highly anticipated quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati is all set to premiere on August 11. KBC is one of the most loved shows on TV, not only because of the concept but also because of Amitabh Bachchan’s charisma, his witty sense of humour, and his captivating hosting skills. The news is creating buzz not just for Big B’s return as the iconic quiz host, but also for the hefty paycheck he’s reportedly earning for the new season.

Amitabh Bachchan Returns as Host of KBC?

Amitabh Bachchan, who has been a constant part of KBC, has hosted the quiz show since 2000. Except for Season 3, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, the rest of the KBC seasons have witnessed Amitabh as its host. The show will premiere on August 11, 2025, and will air from Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Fee for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17

According to reports, Amitabh will earn Rs 5 crore per episode. With five episodes per week, the sum of five episodes comes to Rs 25 crore in a week.

This massive paycheck reportedly makes him the highest-paid television host in India, surpassing Salman Khan, who earned Rs 12 crore per Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Bigg Boss OTT 2, despite filming only two episodes a week.

Will This Be Amitabh Bachchan’s Last KBC?

Even before the show’s release date was announced, many rumours made headlines that Amitabh might step aside as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati for personal reasons and that Salman Khan could replace him.

With the news surfacing online, it came as a shock and disappointment for fans. However, to everyone’s relief, Sony and Bachchan himself firmly debunked those rumours.

Are you excited about Amitabh Bachchan’s new season of KBC?

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