Salman responds to rumours of charging Rs 1,000 crore for 'Bigg Boss 16'
The 16th season of Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday dismissed the rumours that he is charging Rs 1,000 crore for hosting the latest season of Bigg Boss, saying he will stop working the day he earns such a whopping amount.
While he was rumoured to have earned Rs 350 crore for the last season of Colors reality series, a report in July claimed Salman demanded Rs 1,000 crore for the 16th installment.
The actor, whose remuneration is subject to gossip whenever a new chapter of the show is around the corner, also quipped he plans to return the hundreds of crores "that he never got in the first place".
He was in conversation with actor and former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan at a press event. Alluding to his run-ins with the law, the 56-year-old actor joked he will use the money to pay his lawyers when he earns this much.
On a serious note, Salman said his salary figure has been "exaggerated". "There is income tax... The ED (Enforcement Directorate) also notices that and they come. They know the truth," he said.
The Bharat star said viewers should expect the unexpected from the upcoming season since Bigg Boss himself is one of the participants this time. "I don't know what will happen. Whatever will happen will be good. This time the game is different because Bigg Boss is part of the competition. This season will be different, fast and unpredictable."
Asked if he will ever enter the Bigg Boss house as a participant, the actor said he has already been playing the game the "right way".
Tajk singer Abdu Rozik was announced as the first contestant of the new installment. Rozik has sung a song for Salman's upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the star said.
The 16th season of Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1.
The show will air on weekdays at 10 pm and at 9.30 pm on the weekend.
