, July 23 -- Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to return as the host of Bigg Boss Season 19, and reports suggest he will be paid between Rs.120 to Rs.150 crore for his role this season.

According to The Indian Express, Salman will earn approximately Rs.8-10 crore each weekend over a 15-week hosting stint. The upcoming season is expected to premiere on JioCinema (Jio Hotstar) on August 30, 2025, with episodes airing on Colors TV shortly after the digital release.

Unlike previous editions, Bigg Boss 19 will mainly be an OTT-first show, with a comparatively smaller budget. Despite this, Salman's pay remains substantial, especially given that other guest hosts will also take over later in the season.

The show will reportedly run for f...