'KBC 18' Premiere Date out! Amitabh Bachchan Returns as 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Host, Quiz Show in New Format This Season (Watch Video)
The long-running television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to return for its 18th season with a significant format change. Host Amitabh Bachchan recently teased that the upcoming season will move away from conventional trivia memorization, placing a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and analysis.
The long-running television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to return for its 18th season with a significant format change. Host Amitabh Bachchan recently teased that the upcoming season will move away from conventional trivia memorization, placing a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and analysis.
According to promotional campaigns released by the makers, the theme for the new season centers around the tagline "Sochna Padega" (You will have to think). The show is scheduled to premiere on August 10, 2026, airing Monday through Friday at 9 p.m. IST on Sony Entertainment Television and the streaming platform Sony LIV. ‘Power of Black’: Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Racist’ Post on France Football Team Amid FIFA World Cup 2026 Sparks Outrage.
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In three newly released promotional videos, Bachchan directly addresses the audience to outline how the evolution of technology has influenced the show's structure. Filmed in everyday settings like a cafe, an airport, and a balcony, the veteran actor highlights that information is now ubiquitously available.
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"Knowledge of geography, history, and science alone won't be enough in KBC this time," Bachchan states in one of the clips. "Because the game has changed. Simply memorizing answers won't work anymore... you'll have to think."
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The promotional strategy explicitly notes the impact of smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI) on modern knowledge gathering. Bachchan observes that since anyone can access basic facts instantly via digital devices, the competition must evolve to test how contestants interpret and apply information rather than how well they retain it. Amitabh Bachchan Says He's 'Overdressed in Red,' Wins Fans Over With Trademark Humour.
Kaun Banega Crorepati, an official adaptation of the international franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, has been a staple of Indian television since its debut in 2000. Aside from the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Bachchan has been the definitive face of the show for over two decades.
The upcoming 18th season aims to test contestants from across India with these updated gameplay dynamics, challenging their adaptability in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
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