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Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he worked for 24 hours straight while shooting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, from 7 am one day until 7 am the next. The actor said the schedule couldn't be postponed as the premiere date had already been announced

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he recently completed a gruelling 24-hour work shift while filming the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The 83-year-old actor revealed that he began shooting at 7 am and wrapped up only at 7 am the following day, saying the schedule could not be postponed because the show's premiere date had already been announced.

Taking to his blog on Wednesday (August 5), Big B gave fans a glimpse into his hectic routine and explained why he chose to continue shooting without a break. “Finished work at 7 am this morning, of work that began at 7 am yesterday. But the importance of its presentation and its timely work was necessary, so did it.”

The actor added that with the launch date of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18now locked in, there was no room for delays. He also joked that skipping the shoot could have cost him his hosting job.

“The first broadcast date for KBC is announced, and missing that would mean a job replacement for me. So off to do what needs to be done,” Bachchan wrote.