# Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming continues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amitabh-bachchan-kbc-hosting
> Updated: 2026-08-10T15:48:26.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 6.

After teasing his return in mid‑July, Amitabh Bachchan’s hosting of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 moved into full production. Sony confirmed filming would start on 1 August on a purpose‑built set at Film City, Mumbai, under the tagline “Is Baar… Sochna Padega.”

In late July, Bachchan announced that pre‑production had wrapped, noting that “the test starts now … as the final mocks get over and the production and audience takes over.” To manage the workload, he emphasized a disciplined routine for mental efficiency and clarified that recent health‑rumour references in his blog were metaphorical rather than literal.

As filming progressed, the 83-year-old actor disclosed undergoing intense 24-hour shifts, working from 7 a.m. until 7 a.m. the following day to meet broadcast deadlines. He noted that these commitments required prioritizing work over sleep and food, stating, “Commitments are commitments and must have preference over any other . . . time sleep food et al.”

During the production, Bachchan also engaged with fans, playfully responding to a request for more Bhojpuri films by mentioning his past work in the genre and noting his “KBC Uncle” nickname in the region. While the intense schedule has disrupted his regular blogging, he indicated that the start of the season has provided some breathing room.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Amitabh Bachchan reveals working intense 24-hour shifts

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, 83, revealed he has been working intense 24-hour shifts, prioritizing professional commitments over sleep and food during recent filming and production schedules.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-reveals-working-intense-24-hour-shifts

### 2026-08-06: Amitabh Bachchan works 24‑hour KBC shift and jokes about Bhojpuri film roles

Amitabh Bachchan worked a 24‑hour shift for KBC’s new season, warning a missed deadline could cost him the job, and humorously discussed his past Bhojpuri film work during the show.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-works-24hour-kbc-shift-and-jokes-about-bhojpuri-film-roles

### 2026-08-01: Amitabh Bachchan on work demands, disciplined routine and new projects

Amitabh Bachchan explained a delayed blog, emphasized routine discipline, dismissed health rumors, and announced his return as KBC host and as Ashwatthama in the Kalki 2898 AD sequel.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-on-work-demands-disciplined-routine-and-new-projects

### 2026-07-30: Amitabh Bachchan Starts Filming 18th Season of Kaun Banega Crorepati

Amitabh Bachchan has begun shooting the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, with filming from Aug 1 and the premiere set for Aug 10 on Sony TV.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-starts-filming-18th-season-of-kaun-banega-crorepati

### 2026-07-24: Amitabh Bachchan to begin filming KBC Season 18 on August 1

Amitabh Bachchan returns as KBC host for Season 18, with shooting starting August 1 in Mumbai under the theme “Is Baar… Sochna Padega.”

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-to-begin-filming-kbc-season-18-on-august-1

### 2026-07-16: Amitabh Bachchan jokes about being overdressed in red on X

Amitabh Bachchan shared a red‑outfit photo on X, joking he was “overdressed RED,” while filming Kalki 2 and gearing up to host KBC season 18.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amitabh-bachchan-jokes-about-being-overdressed-in-red-on-x

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