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Bigg Boss 19 is all set to begin soon and the show is already creating buzz with the list of its final contestants. Slated to premier on JioHotstar from August 30 and being telecasted on television after 90 minutes the audience cant wait to watch the upcoming season. As details of the show are currently making headlines actor and host Salman Khans fees for the show has also been revealed. How much is Salman Khan charging for Bigg Boss 19? According to a report by Screen Khan will be taking home Rs 8-10 crore per weekend which amplifies his total earnings to Rs 120-150 crore for hosting the show. As the season will run for five months he will host the first three months after which Farah Khan Karan Johar and Anil Kapoor are expected to take over. Reports mention that the Bigg Boss 19s promo was shot on July 12 from 2 pm till midnight around a political-based theme. Unlike other seasons this years show is being treated as an extension of its OTT format. Moreover this seasons production is comparatively operated on a leaner budget. According to reports Salman Khan previously took Rs 96 crore for hosting Bigg Boss OTT 2. For seasons 18 and 17 the actor charged Rs 250 crore and Rs 200 crore respectively. Amitabh Bachchan beats Salman Khan as highest-paid TV host? Amitabh Bachchan who is all set to return to small screen as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has surpassed Salman Khan in the race of the highest-paid TV host title. With the upcoming season that is set to premier on August 11 2025 the legendary actor has reportedly become the top-paid host on Indian television. A report from Siasat.com indicates that Big B will be earning Rs 5 crore from five episodes each which will make his weekly earnings to around Rs 25 crore. Bigg Boss 19 contestants Talking about this years contestants nothing has been finalised yet. However rumours report around 20 names including celebrities like Gautami Kapoor Gaurav Taneja Mr Faisu Dhanashree Verma Dheeraj Dhoopar Alisha Panwar Khushi Dubey Apoorva Mukhija Purav Jha Gaurav Khanna Dhanashree Verma Sriram Chandra Arshifa Khan and Mickey Makeover.