Fact Check: Is Amitabh Bachchan Really Charging Rs 5 Crore Per Episode for KBC 17? Here's the Truth

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan's iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to return with its 17th season from August 11, and alongside the excitement, speculation about his hefty per-episode fee is making rounds on social media. Many claim that the legendary actor is now charging Rs 5 crore per episode. But is this figure accurate? Let’s separate fact from fiction.

What Was His Fee Earlier?

For the 16th season of KBC, Amitabh Bachchan reportedly charged around Rs 2.5 crore per episode. Big B typically shoots two episodes in a single day, which brought his per-day earnings to approximately Rs 5 crore.

What’s the Fee for KBC 17?

According to sources cited by TV9 Hindi Digital, Amitabh Bachchan has indeed increased his remuneration this year. However, he is not charging Rs 5 crore per episode as rumored. Instead, his updated per-episode fee is approximately Rs 3 crore. With two episodes being shot per day, this brings his per-day earnings to Rs 6 crore.

Weekly Earnings Estimated at Rs 18 Crore

Amitabh Bachchan reportedly films for Kaun Banega Crorepati three days a week. Based on this revised fee structure, his weekly earnings from the show could be around Rs 18 crore. That said, neither Bachchan nor Sony TV has made any official statement confirming these figures.

Return Despite Low TRPs Last Season

While Season 16 of KBC didn’t perform strongly on the TRP charts, rumors that Amitabh Bachchan was quitting the show were put to rest when he confirmed his return for Season 17. His continued association with the show reinforces his role as the heart and soul of Kaun Banega Crorepati.