Amitabh Bachchan is back at work after taking a brief break following medical advice to rest and recover. The 84-year-old actor has resumed hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, with the makers releasing a new promotional video featuring his return to the popular quiz show. In the clip, Amitabh thanks viewers for their love, prayers and blessings, assuring them that he is back with the same enthusiasm.
Sony Entertainment Television shared the promo on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the actor's return to the iconic hotseat. The video opens with Amitabh extending Diwali greetings to viewers and recalling how he celebrated the festival with his family. He goes on to describe the quiz show set as his second home.
“I hope all of you had a wonderful Diwali. We too celebrated Diwali with our loved ones, but... there is another home as well, isn't there? This stage of KBC," he said.
Amitabh Bachchan thanks fans for their prayers
The promo also features a contestant enquiring about the actor's health as he takes his place on the hotseat. Responding in his characteristic warm manner, Amitabh turns the question around and asks the contestant how he is doing. When the latter assures him that he is well, the actor responds with a smile, “Agar aap theek hain, toh hum bhi theek hain” (If you are doing well, then I am doing well too).
Amitabh also expresses gratitude to viewers for keeping him in their thoughts and prayers.
"With all your love, prayers and blessings, I am here once again. With the same enthusiasm, the same smile and absolutely brand-new episodes," he says.
Why was KBC 18's shooting paused?
The shooting schedule of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 was temporarily interrupted after reports emerged that Amitabh was unwell. The actor had also informed his fans about taking a break from his regular social media updates after being advised to prioritise rest and recovery.
During his absence, Sony Entertainment Television filled the broadcast slots with repeat telecasts of older episodes of the game show.
When will new episodes of KBC 18 air?
With Amitabh back on the sets, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 is preparing to return with a fresh batch of episodes. The new episodes will begin airing on Monday, November 16, at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
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