Amitabh Bachchan earns this whopping amount per episode with each season of Kaun Banega Crorepati

Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16 premiered with Amitabh Bachchan returning as host. The actor’s salary has significantly increased since the first season. Initially earning ₹25 lakh per episode in 2000, Bachchan now earns ₹5 crore per episode. His charisma and connection with audiences have kept the show at the top for over 20 years.