‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ Premiere: When and Where To Watch New Season of Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘KBC 18’
'Kaun Banega Crorepati' returns for its eighteenth season hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, introducing a new theme focused on critical thinking over simple fact recall. Broadcast on television and streaming platforms, the game show tests contestants' ability to analyze clues and apply knowledge under pressure.
India’s flagship television quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), returns for its eighteenth season on Monday, August 10, 2026, hosted by legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. Airing on both television and streaming platforms, the new edition introduces an updated theme titled "Sochna Padega" (You Will Have to Think), shifting the focus from simple factual recall to critical thinking and the application of knowledge. Madhuri Dixit To Host ‘KBC’ Marathi Edition ‘Kon Honaar Crorepati’? Know More.
‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ Premiere Details
Season 18 of Kaun Banega Crorepati premieres on August 10 at 9:00 PM IST. Viewers can watch the show on television via Sony Entertainment Television or stream it digitally on Sony LIV. New episodes will air weekly from Monday to Friday at the same timeslot. The theme for this season, "Sochna Padega", addresses how ubiquitous smart devices have made instant facts accessible to everyone.
According to the producers, the show's gameplay now places greater weight on how contestants analyse clues, connect concepts, and apply knowledge under pressure.
Star-Studded Guests for ‘KBC 18’ Premier Episode
To launch the new season, the premiere episode features a panel of prominent Bollywood figures playing alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Actors Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta, and Sunny Deol are scheduled to appear as special guests in the opening broadcast. Promotional previews released ahead of the premiere showcase interactive banter between Bachchan and Khan regarding the new theme. The episode also marks Sunny Deol's first appearance on the KBC platform, combining celebrity gameplay with the show's traditional quiz format.
Watch the Promo of ‘KBC 18’
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First broadcast on July 3, 2000, Kaun Banega Crorepati is the official Indian adaptation of the international franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan for almost every iteration since its inception—with the exception of Season 3 in 2007 the program remains one of the longest-running and highest-rated game shows on Indian television. Over its 26-year broadcast history, KBC has maintained a jackpot prize structure offering up to INR 7 crore.
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