Salman's remuneration For Bigg Boss 19: Producer Rishi Negi Breaks Silence on Salman Khan's Rs 150 Cr Fee For Bigg Boss

🎉 The Truth Revealed: Bigg Boss 19 Producer Breaks Silence on Salman Khan's Rs 150 Cr Fee and 'Scripted' Weekend Ka Vaar Rumors.

The buzz around Salman Khan’s massive paycheck for hosting Bigg Boss 19 has been a constant topic of speculation, with figures soaring up to a rumored Rs 150-200 crore. Now, the show's producer, Rishi Negi of Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, has finally addressed the chatter, along with persistent rumors of host bias and scripted episodes.

💰 The ₹150 Crore Question: 'He Is Worth Every Penny'

While the staggering numbers - allegedly between ₹150-200 crore per season - were neither confirmed nor denied, Negi was quick to throw his full support behind the superstar host.

Contract Details are Private: Negi clarified that the exact financial contract is directly between Salman Khan and the streaming platform, JioHotstar, making him "not privy" to the actual figures.

Worthy of the Fee: Without confirming the amount, the producer asserted, "But whatever the rumour is, whatever it is, he is worth every penny." He added that Salman's presence alone is crucial for the weekend episodes: "For me, as long as he is there on my weekend, I am a happy person."

Debunking 'Scripted' and 'Biased' Allegations

Beyond the paycheck, Negi also tackled the long-standing accusations that the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes are either scripted or that Salman Khan plays favorites with certain contestants.

Host's Deep Involvement: 

Negi emphasized that Salman is far from just being a puppet fed lines. Before the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' shoot, the actor ensures he is fully aware of the house dynamics.

"Salman does try to catch episodes, obviously. If he is not able to watch, he watches an hour or two of footage with us on the weekend, to go through all the big points that have happened in the house," Negi stated.

No Scripting, Only Genuine Reaction:

He completely dismissed the idea that the production team can make Salman say anything against his will, a claim often linked to the use of an earpiece. “Whoever knows Salman Khan, it's not possible to make him say anything that he doesn’t believe in, right? He has his own point of view on whether that particular thing is right or wrong. We discuss, debate, and then we go on the floor,” Negi explained.

❤️ The Emotional Connection: Is Salman Quitting?
Every season is accompanied by rumors that the host will finally step down. Negi confirmed that while there have been past conversations about the star wanting to step away, a deep connection keeps him coming back.

Emotional Investment: 

"I think now even he has a huge emotional connection with this show," Negi shared. "And that you see it playing out when he is on stage because, you know, the way he gets involved in a discussion or the way he gets involved in a mudda (issue), as we call it, is because it comes from within."

Rishi Negi’s candid remarks offer a clear view from the production house, reinforcing that despite the intense speculation, Salman Khan remains the undisputed and highly valued face of the Bigg Boss franchise.