It’s been over a decade, but Bigg Boss fans still haven’t forgotten the time Baywatch star Pamela Anderson entered the house in a saree and sent TRPs soaring. In 2010, during Bigg Boss Season 4, Pamela, one of the biggest Hollywood names of the 90s, flew down to Mumbai for a three-day guest stint. That season also marked Salman Khan’s debut as host, but Pamela had no idea who he was. Her appearance and that barely-there wardrobe stirred enough controversy to spark debates on whether she was even fit for Indian television, let alone a prime-time family show.
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NewsEntertainmentTelevision‘Who is Salman Khan?’ A clueless Pamela Anderson charged Rs 2.5 cr for 3 days in Bigg Boss, said Indian clothes made her claustrophobic
‘Who is Salman Khan?’ A clueless Pamela Anderson charged Rs 2.5 cr for 3 days in Bigg Boss, said Indian clothes made her claustrophobic
How Pamela Anderson walked into Bigg Boss clueless about Salman Khan, pocketed ₹2.5 and left behind a TRP storm on Indian TV.
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New Delhi | August 1, 2025 11:45 IST
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When Pamela Anderson walked into Bigg Boss
When Pamela Anderson walked into Bigg Boss and charged ₹2.5 crore
It’s been over a decade, but Bigg Boss fans still haven’t forgotten the time Baywatch star Pamela Anderson entered the house in a saree and sent TRPs soaring. In 2010, during Bigg Boss Season 4, Pamela, one of the biggest Hollywood names of the 90s, flew down to Mumbai for a three-day guest stint. That season also marked Salman Khan’s debut as host, but Pamela had no idea who he was. Her appearance and that barely-there wardrobe stirred enough controversy to spark debates on whether she was even fit for Indian television, let alone a prime-time family show.
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When Pamela Anderson walked into Bigg Boss in a saree and said she didn’t know Salman Khan
Before stepping into the Bigg Boss house, Pamela interacted with the media and said, “I’ve heard about Salman through the media, but I don’t really know who he is.” She said she’d seen a few Bollywood films but couldn’t recall any actor by name. “Maybe if I see him, I’ll recognise him,” PTI quoted her saying ahead of her 2010 entry. She also added, “I like doing household work. I do it at my place, so I have no issues with it.” Back home, Salman was already a massive name, he’d just taken over hosting duties from Amitabh Bachchan for season 4, so her headline-making line didn’t exactly sit well with Indian fans.
But for Indian TV and even the participants as well as celebrities, the bigger noise came from her paycheck. Pamela was reportedly paid ₹2.5 crore for the three-day guest appearance. That came out to over ₹80 lakh a day, an insane number even by today’s standards. The move created a lot of discussion about the show’s budget and the value of international celebrity guests.
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