KBC shooting paused as Amitabh Bachchan falls ill and takes a health break

Shooting Paused

Shooting for the television quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' has been halted for the past week due to actor Amitabh Bachchan's health. Sources told IANS that Bachchan has not been feeling well recently, with AajTak reporting that seasonal weather changes caused him to catch a mild fever or flu. While Dainik Bhaskar notes makers expect filming to resume next week, an alternative report from The Indian Express claims the break is due to his date availability rather than health, with him potentially available after November 11.

Special Episodes and Telecast

Before the break, Bachchan filmed a celebrity episode featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, and Nitesh Tiwari, who appeared to promote their upcoming film 'Ramayan'. Due to health concerns, the channel moved this episode up to a Diwali special week instead of holding it until the film's release. With new episode filming paused, the channel is currently broadcasting older episodes, though SonyLIV has confirmed that fresh episodes will air starting November 16.

Personal Blog Update

In his personal blog on Saturday, Bachchan wrote that he is slowly returning to his routine and work life after taking a break. He shared that getting back into the same daily rhythm is not always easy and noted that he sometimes forgets items like his glasses or phone, though he still clearly remembers his school days in the eighth grade. He also expressed that staying connected with his fans, blog readers, and KBC audience is very special to him.

Context

Long-running television quiz shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati typically tape episodes in advance to maintain a steady broadcast schedule. When unforeseen health breaks happen, networks often rely on banked footage or rerun older episodes to avoid interrupting the viewing schedule.