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Amitabh Bachchan has returned as the host of the 16th season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), marking a highly anticipated event for fans.
This season Bachchan's fee has surged to Rs 5 crore per episode a significant increase from previous seasons. Initially he was paid about Rs 25 lakh per episode in the first season of 2000. His fee gradually rose over the years reaching Rs 50 lakh in season four, Rs 1.5-2 crore in season six and Rs 2.6 crore by season nine.
By seasons 11 to 13 he was earning Rs 3.5 crore per episode and Rs 4-5 crore by season 14. The new season premiered on August 12 with the first contestant, Utkarsh Baxi, winning Rs 3.20 lakh. New rules such as Super Sawaal and Duganastra have been introduced adding fresh challenges for contestants.
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