Amitabh Bachchan Returns as Host for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 Starting August
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) returns for its 18th season with Amitabh Bachchan resuming as host. The shoot begins on August 1, 2026, at Mumbai's Film City, and the season premieres on August 10, airing weekdays at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. This season introduces the theme "Is Baar... Sochna Padega," emphasizing strategic thinking and patience over quick answers. A promotional video features Bachchan comparing life to golf, encouraging contestants to pause and reflect before answering.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 24 Jul, 09:52 am. Other outlets followed.