Kaun Banega Crorepati filming paused due to Amitabh Bachchan's health
Production of the 18th season of the quiz show has been suspended for one week as the host recovers from an ailment.
Filming for the 18th season of the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has been paused for the past week due to health concerns regarding host Amitabh Bachchan, according to reports by WION and The Assam Tribune.
The production team has temporarily halted the recording of new episodes because the veteran actor has not been well. Sony Entertainment Television is currently airing older episodes featuring celebrity guests to fill its programming slots during its Diwali special week.
The last major celebrity episode recorded before the break featured Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravi Dubey promoting their film Ramayana. While the episode was intended to air around the film's November 5 release, the production interruption led the channel to include it in the Diwali programming instead.
An insider told India Today that the actor may be dealing with a minor seasonal flu and has been advised to rest. The source stated that Bachchan is doing well and will likely resume shooting by next weekend, with episodes scheduled to air as usual from November 16.
Bachchan shared reflections on his routine and his connection with his audience in a blog post on Saturday. He noted a slow return to his work routine and expressed gratitude to his well-wishers and the KBC audience.