India, Aug. 24 -- Superstar Salman Khan is back on the small screen, as a new edition of Bigg Boss kicks off tonight (August 24). Bigg Boss 19 will premiere on JioHotstar, followed by a delayed telecast on Colors. This OTT-first approach is revolutionary for the show, which has been a staple of primetime TV for close to two decades now. The show's popularity has meant that it is a big revenue earner for Endemol, the company backing it. This has made Salman Khan the highest-earning personality on TV, taking home in excess of Rs.200 crore per season in the past. However, if reports are to be believed, the actor has taken a pay cut this season.

According to sources, Salman Khan is charging Rs.10 crore per weekend for hosting Bigg Boss this ...