Overview

• Amitabh Bachchan returns as host for the 17th season, dismissing speculation that he might step down
• The season 17 promo sees Bachchan channel Vijay Deenanath Chauhan with lines like “Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai” and “11 August se appointment hai apna” to announce the launch
• Kaun Banega Crorepati marks 25 years since its July 3, 2000 debut, cementing its status in India’s prime-time television landscape
• The series will air weekdays at 9PM on Sony Entertainment Television and stream concurrently on Sony LIV starting August 11
• Sony rolled out the cinematic teaser across Instagram and YouTube to kick off the show’s promotional campaign