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Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming continues

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2026-08-06 06:56 UTC → 2026-08-11 02:12 UTC · added removed

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,” with a promo showing Padega.” In late July, Bachchan on a golf course. On 16 July he posted a light‑hearted X photo in an all‑red outfit, joking about being “overdressed,” while also shooting the sequel Kalki 2 in Hyderabad announced that pre‑production had wrapped, noting that “the test starts now … as Ashwatthama. He reiterated his habit of working late into the night, often sleeping around 4‑5 a.m. A blog published on 31 July 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. The season is slated to premiere on 10 August. By 6 August Bachchan metaphorical rather than literal. As filming progressed, the 83-year-old actor disclosed completing a continuous 24‑hour shift undergoing intense 24-hour shifts, working from 7 a.m. until 7 a.m. the following day to meet the broadcast deadline 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 responded responding to a fan’s request for more Bhojpuri films, 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.

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  1. 2026-08-11 02:12 UTC Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming continues
  2. 2026-08-06 06:56 UTC Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming continues
  3. 2026-08-01 08:14 UTC Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming proceeds
  4. 2026-07-30 05:51 UTC Amitabh Bachchan KBC Season 18 filming begins

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