Bigg Boss 18: A closer look at how much prize money participants won from Season 1 to 18
Bigg Boss 18: A closer look at how much prize money participants won from Season 1 to 18
The premiere of Bigg Boss took place on October 6, and there are some intriguing insights regarding the financial elements of the show.
In its first season, Rahul Roy triumphed, taking home ₹1 crore, while in the seventeenth season, Munawar Faruqui secured ₹50 lakh. It raises the question of what the financial rewards will be for this year’s season.
Bigg Boss, a highly popular reality television series, is set to return for yet another thrilling season. A significant draw of the show is the cash prize given to the winner, which has consistently generated considerable attention.
Let us examine the financial outcomes from the show in recent years.
The show’s journey began in 2007, and as a pioneer in its genre, it sparked a variety of reactions, including excitement, curiosity, and some concerns. Ultimately, the season concluded with Rahul Roy winning ₹1 crore.
As we move into 2024, we find ourselves in the 18th season of the show. Salman Khan is expected to earn a remarkable ₹250 crore for his hosting duties on Bigg Boss 18. Reports suggest that he is requesting ₹60 crore per month for his role, surpassing the production budgets of many major films. Salman Khan has been synonymous with Bigg Boss for over 15 years, solidifying a strong connection with the series.
Actor Ashutosh Kaushik triumphed in the second season of the show, securing a cash prize of ₹1 crore. This amount remained consistent for the following three years, with winners receiving ₹1 crore.
However, Bigg Boss Season 6 introduced a notable change to the cash prize structure, lowering it from ₹1 crore to ₹50 lakh. This amount remained stable through season 10.
Starting from season 11, the cash prize was further reduced and varied from one season to another. The winner of Bigg Boss season 11 received ₹44 lakh.
Actress Dipika Kakkar won a cash prize of ₹30 lakh after her success in Bigg Boss season 12.
The late actor Sidharth Shukla was the champion of Bigg Boss 13, earning ₹50 lakh. In Bigg Boss 14, television actress Rubina Dilaik took home ₹36 lakh. The following year, the prize money saw a slight increase to ₹40 lakh.
In 2022, the winner of Bigg Boss 16 received ₹31.8 lakh, while the most recent winner took home ₹50 lakh.
