• By Tanya Garg
  • Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:11 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Bigg Boss Highest Paid Contestant: With its distinctive style, dramatic turns, and star-studded contestants, Bigg Boss has been one of India's most popular reality shows since its premiere in 2004. Even while several celebrities have appeared on the show throughout the years, its more than 15-year relationship with Salman Khan has solidified its place as a television phenomenon. One name that really stuck among the many phenomenal contestants for a very special reason - Hollywood star, Pamela Anderson.

Pamela Anderson generated a lot of talk after her brief three-day visit on Bigg Boss 4. She reportedly received an incredible Rs 2.5 crore for her short stint, making her the highest-paid competitor in Bigg Boss history across all seasons, according to the Financial Express. Did you know the fourth season was Salman Khan's first time as a host?

Pamela Anderson and Salman Khan

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Pamela Anderson's presence overwhelmed the other competitors and made the season unique, even though her stay was brief. Ashmit Patel, Dolly Bindra, and sports legend The Great Khali were among the well-known contestants on Bigg Boss 4, which was ultimately won by Shweta Tiwari. According to an old Hindustan Times story from 2019, this produced the highest Television Rating Points (TRPs) for Colors' reality show, despite her brief tenure.

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Salman Khan is anticipated to receive between Rs 120 and Rs 150 crores for hosting Bigg Boss 19 for 15 weeks, according to News18 Showsha. Given that the show is mostly streamed on OTT and has a same-day repeat telecast on TV, his fee comes to about Rs 8–10 crores per weekend. Despite reports that this season's budget is lower than previous ones, Salman's fee is a reflection of both the show's digital-first strategy and his unparalleled star power.

Bigg Boss 19 is expected to continue for roughly 5.5 months, deviating from the customary three-month structure. This season's theme is called Rewind, however more information regarding the competitors and plot twists has not yet been made public. Intriguing surprises promised by the theme are mixed in with the drama, entertainment, and high-voltage moments that fans may anticipate from prior seasons.

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Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Khushi Dubey, Gaurav Taneja, Mr. Faisu, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Gaurav Khanna, Dhanashree Verma, Sriram Chandra, Arshifa Khan, and Mickey Makeover are among the rumored contestants, while the official list has not yet been revealed yet. Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 will make its big premiere on August 24thm 2025. For the first time, the program will run on Colors TV at 10.30 PM after first streaming on JioHotstar at 9 PM.