Amitabh Bachchan has stepped back onto the studio floor.
After a brief pause triggered by a bout of seasonal flu, the 84-year-old veteran resumed filming for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, putting an end to industry worry over his recent quiet spell on social media. A promo clip released by the show's producers captures Bachchan sprint-jogging down the entry ramp and greeting the live audience with customary flourish before taking his seat opposite the hot seat.
During the taped sequence, a contestant asked after his physical health and asked whether he had fully recovered.
Bachchan disarmed the room with immediate, dry wit.
Agar aap theek hain, toh hum bhi theek hain [If you are feeling good, I feel okay too]," Bachchan responded, drawing smiles across the studio.
The interaction capped a brief work shutdown during which the broadcaster paused the transmission of fresh episodes. Acknowledging the steady stream of public concern during his sick leave, Bachchan extended Diwali greetings from the floor and thanked followers for their continuous "pyaar, duaon aur aashirwad [love, prayers and blessings]."
| Parameter | Broadcast Detail |
|---|---|
| Program | Kaun Banega Crorepati (Season 18) |
| Host | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Return Date | Monday, November 16 |
| Air Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Broadcast Network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Digital Platform | Sony LIV |
Bachchan’s television resumption closely follows his latest theatrical turn in TJ Gnanavel's Tamil action thriller Vettaiyan, which arrived in cinemas on October 10, 2024. The production—anchored by Rajinikanth—featured Bachchan in a prominent supporting turn that marked his return to Tamil cinema after several decades away from the industry.
Fresh episodes of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 kick off on Monday, November 16, at 9:00 pm across Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV.