Mumbai, July 17 -- Get ready for some "lock kiya jaaye" moments once again, because Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return to the small screen with the 17th season of the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Yes, you read that right. KBC 17 is officially coming back and will premiere on August 11, 2025, as confirmed by Sony Entertainment Television. The show will air Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony TV and stream exclusively on SonyLIV.

Now apart from the quiz, questions, and crores - one thing fans are always curious about is Big B's fees. And this year, the numbers are bigger than ever.

Amitabh Bachchan's KBC 17 salary

According to reports, Amitabh Bachchan is charging Rs 5 crore per episode for KBC 17. Since the s...