Overview
- Amitabh Bachchan commenced shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 on August 6, sharing his first on-set update on social media.
- He confessed to “nerves” and “shaking knees” on day one, highlighting his enduring humility despite hosting 15 prior seasons.
- The new season will premiere Monday through Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on SonyLIV starting August 11.
- The ‘Jahan Akal Hai Wahaan Akad Hai’ campaign marks KBC’s 25th anniversary by framing knowledge as a source of confidence and empowerment.
- Since its 2000 debut as India’s adaptation of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”, KBC has produced 16 seasons, 1,368 episodes and featured 2,143 contestants, with only Season 3 hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.