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Subhash K Jha (DNA; January 14, 2016)

Here’s a first. Salman Khan has agreed to host the Filmfare Awards — formerly Shah Rukh Khan’s territory — this year. It is learnt that Salman is being paid Rs 2.5 crore for two hours in lieu of his services.

A source in the know informs, “The anchoring of the awards functions has become tedious to do and watch. How many combinations can one watch Kapil Sharma and Manish Paul in? Salman is a masterstroke. He is popular and Bigg Boss has proved what a fabulous host he is.”

Sources say it wasn’t easy to get Salman to host the show. “He was pursued relentlessly and the pay cheque is close to Rs 2.5 crores,” mumbles the source. That’s more than Rs 1 crore per hour. Not bad!