Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has once again returned to the sets of TV’s popular quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’. After staying away from shooting the show for some time, the actor has again taken up the responsibility of hosting the show. The first glimpse of his return has been seen in the new promo of the show. In this, Big B is seen entering the set in his old style and laughing and joking with the contestants. This is also good news for Amitabh’s fans after seeing him in the show again. Now viewers will not have to wait much longer to watch new episodes. The new episodes of the show will be aired from 16 November 2026.
Amitabh Bachchan reached the set running
Amitabh Bachchan’s energy is worth seeing in the new promo of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’. He runs to his hosting venue and is seen starting the show with full enthusiasm. During this, a contestant asks him about his health. He says, ‘Your health was not well.’ How are you now sir?’ Amitabh answers this question in his special style. He asks the contestant himself, ‘How are you?’ When the contestant says that he is fine, Big B jokingly replies, ‘If you are fine then I am also fine.’ Hearing this from the actor, everyone present there starts laughing. His style once again reminds the audience of the old KBC.
Expressed gratitude for the love and prayers of the fans
During his return to the show, Amitabh Bachchan also expressed his gratitude towards his fans. He said, ‘With all your love, prayers and blessings, we are here again.’ It is clear from this statement of the actor that he gives great importance to the support of his fans in difficult times. In fact, during his absence, fans were constantly asking questions about his health. In such a situation, his fans have heaved a sigh of relief after seeing him healthy and excited in the new promo of the show.
Why was Amitabh Bachchan away from shooting?
According to media reports, Amitabh Bachchan was affected by seasonal flu. Due to health issues, he had to take a break from shooting for some time. It was told that following the advice of doctors, the actor took rest and returned to work after completely recovering. Earlier in October 2026 also, Amitabh had informed about suffering a knee injury during the shooting of the show. It was told that his foot slipped during the shooting, after which he got injured. Doctors had advised him to rest and take precautions. However, now with the return of the actor, the shooting of the show seems to be normal again.
New episodes will air from November 16
Sony Liv has officially informed that the new episodes of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ will air from Monday, 16 November 2026. Till then old episodes of the show are being shown on the channel. The new episodes can be watched from Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv. It is noteworthy that Amitabh Bachchan has been the face of this quiz show for a long time. The audience really likes his way of asking questions, interacting with the contestants and sharing his life experiences. In such a situation, his return has increased the curiosity of the audience about the upcoming episodes of the show.
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