Inspired by ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan soon became one of the most popular quiz shows in India. Reportedly, Bachchan took home Rs25 Lakhs (Dh124.6k) per episode during the first season and as the popularity of the show grew, the actor's earnings increased to a staggering Rs3.5 crores (Dh1.74 million) per episode by Season 11.