Nov 10, 2026 9:58am IST
Amitabh Bachchan To Resume Shooting for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ Season 18, Nov. 10 Onwards (EXCLUSIVE)
In the first week of October, “Kaun Banega Crorepati” Season 18 host Amitabh Bachchan injured his knee after suffering a fall on the sets. He was advised complete rest for a quicker recovery. Variety India has now learned that Bachchan Sr. is eager to resume shooting from today (Nov. 10). The production was informed about his possible return on Sunday (Nov. 8). Preparations began for the comeback of the superstar host.
Unless he feels indisposed, Big B will resume shooting from today itself. Meanwhile, the channel on which the the show airs, has been telecasting old episodes in the host's absence. The team is taking every precaution as he gears up to begin work on the iconic show.
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The superstar wrote in his blog on November 7, “The gentle but slow return to routine and the controlled life of work,” hinting at this development. The streaming platform of the channel informed viewers that new episodes would resume from November 16 after a subscriber asked about the same. “Kaun Banega Crorepati” Season 18 started from August 10. The cast of “Ramayana: Part 1” was recently invited on the sets to promote the movie. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey were seen on the hotseat with Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan meanwhile has been consistently showing up to greet his fans who come outside his Juhu bungalow every Sunday. His movements have also been limited because of security concerns, following increased police protection.
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He was last seen on a film set on February 2026, for “Kalki 2898 AD Part 2” in Hyderabad with Kamal Haasan. The Nag Ashwin film is expected to complete its shoot by mid-2027.
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