Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return with Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 and this time he’s making headlines not just for hosting but for his massive paycheck. With reports claiming he’s earning per episode Big B has become the highest-paid TV host in India. The quiz show known for its iconic theme and legendary host premieres on August 11 and excitement is already sky-high. This marks yet another chapter in Bachchan’s long-standing association with the show. But this time it’s not just the format that’s making headlines; it’s the price tag. How much is Amitabh Bachchan earning? According to Siasat.com Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly charging a whopping Rs 5 crore per episode for KBC 17. Since the show airs five times a week that’s an estimated Rs 25 crore per week making him the highest-paid TV host in India. Is he earning more than Salman Khan? In terms of TV hosting fees absolutely. Salman Khan who reportedly charges around Rs 25 crore per weekend for Bigg Boss has been overtaken by Big B’s per-week rate. However net worth is a different game altogether. As per media reports Salman Khan’s total net worth stands at Rs 2900 crore while Amitabh Bachchan’s is around Rs 1600 crore. So while the Sholay star may be winning on TV the Sultan still leads in overall wealth. Earlier this year Bollywood Hungama reported that Amitabh might skip this season due to personal reasons. But those reports were soon debunked when Sony TV released the first promo on April 4 announcing that registrations were open.