Is Amitabh Bachchan Leaving KBC? Guess Who Might Replace Him

Reports suggest Amitabh Bachchan may step down from Kaun Banega Crorepati. Is Salman Khan the next host? Here's what we know about the big change.

Amitabh Bachchan reportedly stepping down from Kaun Banega Crorepati—Salman Khan may be next in line as host.

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In a surprising development, reports suggest that Salman Khan may step in to replace Amitabh Bachchan as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati. A Bollywood Hungama report states that the megastra who has hosted the popular TV show for many years now, wil step down as Salman Khan takes over hosting duties from Big B from Season 17. 

“Salman Khan is the king of the small screen, and the best face to replace Amitabh Bachchan is him, as he also has a strong connect with the audience in the smaller centres. Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan has also hosted KBC, and if everything goes well, Salman will be the newest to take the television sets by storm," a source close to the development was quoted by the publication.

The report also claimed that Amitabh Bachchan  is likely to quit 'KBC' due to 'personal reasons'. "Get ready to tune into Sony as Salman Khan might host the biggest and most popular quiz show of India as Amitabh Bachchan will be stepping back from KBC due to personal reasons," the soruce close to the development claimed.

KBC Season 17 promo

Interestingly, Sony TV announced 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17' with a quirky promo video featuring Amitabh Bachchan on April 4. In the clip, Big B appeared as a patient complaining of a stomachache — a humorous setup that hinted at the show’s comeback. He revealed that registrations for KBC 17 were officially open and urged fans to participate via the Sony LIV app, SMS, or IVR calls. While the exact premiere date is yet to be confirmed, the new season is expected to go on air in August.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amitabh Bachchan on hosting duties since 2000

For those unfamiliar, Amitabh Bachchan has been the face of Kaun Banega Crorepati since its debut in 2000, with the sole exception of the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. Should Salman Khan take over as the new host, it will be intriguing to see how the audience responds to this major change in the iconic quiz show.