Bigg Boss 20 to Premiere with Salman Khan Hosting, Reported Rs. 120 Crore Fee
Bigg Boss 20 is set to premiere on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host. Reports suggest he has been paid around Rs. 120 crore for the season, though this figure remains unconfirmed by the actor or producers. Salman Khan's remuneration has reportedly increased over the years, with previous seasons seeing fees ranging from Rs. 2.5 crore per episode to over Rs. 200 crore per season. The show will stream on Jio Hotstar and air on Colors TV, with several potential contestants rumored but not officially announced.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 2 Sept, 11:14 am. Other outlets followed.