Overview
- Sony Marathi and Madhuri Dixit confirmed her role this week with an official promo and social announcement that the show will air on Sony Marathi and stream on SonyLIV.
- The first promo, released this week, shows Dixit in traditional Maharashtrian dress and introduces the season under the tagline "Aata Khel Badalnar" (Now the game will change).
- This marks Dixit’s return to television hosting after more than 20 years following earlier work such as the 2002 show Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai and later stints as a judge on dance shows.
- Dixit is the first woman to host the Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati and is reported to be the second woman in India to front a KBC-format show, after the Tamil version.
- No premiere date has been announced; trade reports citing IANS say the promo shoot is complete and suggest the first official promo may be unveiled during Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 promotions, but that plan is unconfirmed by producers.