As the curtains rise on the 18th season of Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati, megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to return to the sets of the quiz reality show. The shooting for season 18 will begin next month, August 1, 2026, as per sources.
As per our sources, a grand set is being built at Film City in Mumbai. “Work is underway at one of the main stages, and shooting will start August 1,” a source said. The upcoming season, themed “Sochna Padega,” is expected to highlight critical thinking and new AI-integrated elements, rather than rote memorization.
Earlier this year, concern spread among fans after Bachchan mentioned surgery on social media, sparking speculation about his health. He later reassured everyone that he was recovering well. He had also visited a suburban hospital a few months ago, which was later clarified to be for a routine check-up. With his health now reported to be fine, the veteran actor is ready to return to the KBC stage.
In contrast, Kaun Banega Crorepati has joined hands with Google India to integrate Google Gemini into the quiz reality show, and with that, Gemini will help participants and the audience, from registration to the hot seat, making it even more interesting and easier.
