Amitabh Bachchan gives a glimpse of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’s new format: ‘Knowing the Answers Won’t Be Enough’

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return with the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He will be seen hosting the 18th season of the popular quiz show. The new season will once again welcome contestants from different parts of the country to the iconic hot seat. The show will test their knowledge and skills for a chance to win the grand prize.The makers dropped new promos of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 featuring host Amitabh Bachchan in everyday situations on their official Instagram pages. The promos talks about how while information is easily available today and technology has changed the way people learn, success depends on using knowledge wisely. It also highlights that thinking clearly, and making the right decisions are also important.In the first promo video, Big B is seen sitting inside a cafe, he says, “Aaj-kal jawaab jo haina woh har jagah milne lag gaya hain, aapke jeb main bhi. Nahi samjhe? Arey bhaisahab aapke phone pe. Isliye iss baar KBC mai humne kuch badalne ka prayatna kiya hai, jawab yaad rakhne se kaam nahi chalega, uss jawab ke liye aapko sochna padega. Ji haan, Sochna Padega’”In another promo, he is spotted at the airport, he says, “Aaj-kal jawaab jo hain na, woh har jagah milne lag gaye hain, aapke jeb mein bhi. Nahi samjhe? Arre bhaisahab, aapke phone pe. Isliye iss baar KBC mein humne kuch badalne ka prayatna kiya hai. Jawaab yaad rakhne se kaam nahi chalega, uss jawaab ke liye aapko sochna padega. Ji haan… Sochna Padega (These days, answers can be found everywhere, even in your pocket. Didn’t get it? I mean on your phone. That’s why we’ve tried to change a few things in KBC this season. Memorising answers won’t be enough; you’ll have to think your way to them. Yes… you’ll have to think).”In the third and the last promo, he once again reinforces the theme for the season and says, “Dekhiye, aaj AI ne duniya ko badal diya hai, aur yeh badlav rukne wala nahi hai. Jo kal tak namumkin lagta tha, woh aaj pal bhar mein mumkin ho jaata hai. Aur iss badalti hui duniya mein hum sabko bhi badalna padega. Isliye KBC mein bhi humne kuch badalne ka prayatna kiya hai. Ab uttar dene se pehle aapko… haan… Sochna Padega (Today, AI has changed the world, and this transformation isn’t going to stop. What seemed impossible until yesterday can now become possible in an instant. In this changing world, we too must evolve. That’s why we’ve introduced a few changes in KBC. Before giving an answer now… yes… you’ll have to think).”Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 will premiere on August 10, 2026, and will air every Monday to Friday at 9 pm.