Salman Khan is back, and so is the annual guessing game over who’s walking into the Bigg Boss house — and how much the superstar is pocketing for it. As Bigg Boss 20 gears up for its premiere, the show’s contestant list is dominating headlines, with television regulars, social media stars, and a few unexpected names all being linked to the season. But no Bigg Boss launch is complete without the customary chatter about Salman’s fee, and this year is no exception. What started as a comparatively modest Rs 2.5 crore per episode when he first took over hosting duties has, over the years, snowballed into a season-long payday running into hundreds of crores, with this edition reportedly touching the Rs 120 crore mark. It’s a number that reflects just how central Salman has become to the show’s identity — more than a decade in, and ‘Bigg Boss’ is still practically synonymous with his Saturday-Sunday swagger. With the house reportedly getting a complete makeover and a fresh crop of contestants lined up, Bigg Boss 20 looks set to kick off with its usual mix of drama, star power, and record-breaking numbers.