Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to return to the small screen with Season 17 of his most popular show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC).
Entertainment: The official announcement has been made for the return of the 17th season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC), the most popular and longest-running quiz show on the small screen. The legendary Amitabh Bachchan himself confirmed this, stating that he has begun shooting for KBC 17. He also put to rest the rumors that he would not be a part of this season.
Rehearsals Begin, Big B Shares a Glimpse
Amitabh Bachchan shared pictures of the KBC 17 shooting rehearsals on his official blog and social media, writing, "Work started... the time has come to return to the people again... This is an opportunity that can change someone's life in just one hour." Big B also mentioned that the participants who take part in the show not only gain knowledge but are also financially empowered. According to him, this is the reason why he is very excited to be associated with this platform again.
KBC 17 Premiere Likely in August
According to reliable sources, KBC 17 is likely to premiere in August 2025. However, the official date of the show has not yet been announced. Like every year, this time too, the show will be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. Some changes are expected in the format of the show, but the main structure will remain the same—quiz questions, four options, and the help of lifelines. Both the audience and the contestants are excited to connect with this show.
A 25-Year Journey, a Legacy
'Kaun Banega Crorepati' started in the year 2000 and has been a part of Indian television ever since. The most special thing about this show has been that most of its seasons have been hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Only once, in Season 3, Shah Rukh Khan got the opportunity to host. In 25 years, KBC has not only created millionaires, but has also brought to the country the stories of struggle of participants from every corner of the country.
KBC is not just a quiz show, but has become a platform that connects every section of society. People from villages to metropolitan cities bring changes in their lives through this platform. In Bachchan Sahab's words, it is a platform that has become a medium of knowledge, confidence and change.
Amitabh Bachchan is also Active on Social Media
Amitabh Bachchan is very active not only on the TV screen, but also on social media. Through Twitter, Instagram and blogs, he keeps sharing his thoughts, experiences and personal feelings. Recently, he shared a heartfelt post on the completion of 25 years of his son Abhishek Bachchan's Bollywood debut.
He wrote: You are my pride and my love for you will never end. You are achieving success on your own terms and you truly deserve the praise and recognition that you are getting. In the KBC show, contestants are asked questions related to general knowledge, history, politics, science and current affairs. With each question, four options are given and the contestant has to give the correct answer.
