Bigg Boss 19 is set to premiere in August, with Salman Khan returning as the host. This season is expected to be the longest yet, spanning five months. However, there has been no official confirmation so far. Earlier reports suggested that Salman Khan will host the show for the first three months, while Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor may take over hosting duties in the final two months.
Salman Khan To Charge Rs 150 Crore For Bigg Boss 19
According to the Indian Express, Salman will reportedly earn approximately Rs 120-150 crore for hosting over 15 weeks, with a per-weekend fee of Rs 8-10 crore. This marks a significant pay cut compared to previous seasons; he was reportedly paid Rs 250 crore earlier, while his fee for Bigg Boss 17 was around Rs 200 crore.
For the first time, Bigg Boss will debut on OTT platform JioCinema before airing on Colors TV.
Bigg Boss 19 Theme
According to several reports, this year, the Bigg Boss 19 house is set to have a 'Rewind' theme. While the exact pros and cons of the theme have not been disclosed yet, it surely will make the game tougher for the contestants.
The 'secret room', which was once a part of the Bigg Boss house, is set to make a comeback this season. Also, in a shocking twist, the audience will nominate housemates for eviction this year and not the contestants themselves. However, the contestants will then fight to save themselves from the evictions.
Salman Khan's Work Front
Salman was last seen in Sikandar alongside Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, however, the film did not perform well at the box office.
Next, he has Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. In the film, Salman will play the role of an army officer.
