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83-year-old Amitabh Bachchan accomplished a remarkable feat, completing 24 hours of non-stop shooting for KBC.
Sandy Verma | August 7, 2026 2:24 PM CST

Even at the age of 83, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has set an example of dedication to his work that has astonished the entire entertainment industry. To ensure the timely launch of the new season of television’s most popular show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” Amitabh Bachchan recently completed a marathon 24-hour shooting shift.

Big B remained on set for 24 hours without a break.

Amitabh Bachchan began shooting at 7 a.m. on the Mumbai set and finished at 7 a.m. the next day without any long breaks. Sharing details of this hectic schedule on his official blog, Big B explained that the premiere date of the upcoming season had already been announced. Therefore, preparing the episodes on time was crucial.

Amitabh Bachchan jokingly wrote on his blog that if he had stopped or delayed shooting, he might have lost his hosting position. This dedication has proven that punctuality and professional responsibility are paramount to him.

Official Statement

“I finished work at 7 a.m. today, which started at 7 a.m. yesterday. But it was important to present it on time, so I did so. The launch date for KBC 18 has been finalized, so there was no room for delays.”
— Amitabh Bachchan, Actor and Host (via blog post)

Airing from August 10: What is the theme of ‘Soochna Paega’?

The 18th season of KBC will air on Sony Entertainment Television (Sony TV) every night at 9 p.m. starting August 10. The tagline and theme for this new season is ‘Soochna Paega’.

In today’s digital age, where information and facts are readily available to everyone, this new season emphasizes that simply having knowledge is not enough. True wisdom and success depend on how you understand the available information, how you connect various facts, and how you use it correctly at the right time.


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