Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan’s health has reportedly led to a temporary halt in the shooting of his popular television quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The makers have not filmed new episodes for the past week, prompting them to make changes to the show’s broadcast schedule. As a result, the special episode featuring the cast of Ramayana, which was originally planned for a later date, has been brought forward. Although there has been no official statement from either Bachchan or the show’s makers regarding his health, fans are hoping for his speedy recovery.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Blog Raises Questions About His Routine
Amid reports about his health, Amitabh Bachchan recently shared some personal thoughts on his blog, reflecting on the challenges of returning to a regular routine.
The veteran actor wrote about how life takes on a different rhythm when work and daily responsibilities are not part of a fixed schedule. He also spoke about how difficult it can sometimes be to get back into a routine after stepping away from it.
In his blog, Bachchan humorously mentioned forgetting where he had kept his spectacles or mobile phone and even struggling to remember what he was supposed to do next. Interestingly, he pointed out that despite these everyday memory lapses, incidents from his school days remain remarkably clear in his mind.
He recalled his Class 8 days in 1960, saying that memories from 66 years ago still feel as fresh as if they happened yesterday. His candid observations offered a glimpse into his thoughts about ageing, memory and the changing rhythm of everyday life.
KBC 18 Shooting Put on Hold Due to Health Concerns
Amitabh Bachchan is currently hosting the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, one of Indian television’s most popular quiz shows. However, according to reports, production has been temporarily suspended because the actor is reportedly not keeping well.
A source associated with the show revealed that the team has paused filming new episodes and is waiting for Bachchan to recover before resuming production.
In the meantime, the channel has been revisiting previously recorded celebrity episodes as part of its Diwali special programming. This has helped the makers maintain the show’s broadcast schedule despite the unexpected production break.
‘Ramayana’ Special Episode Gets an Early Telecast
The last major celebrity episode filmed for KBC 18 reportedly featured Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey. The three actors appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film Ramayana.
According to the source, the episode was initially scheduled to air closer to the film’s release. However, Amitabh Bachchan’s reported health concerns forced the makers to reconsider their plans.
Rather than keeping the episode on hold, the team decided to bring it forward and use it to kick off the Diwali special week. Consequently, viewers got to watch the much-awaited Ramayana special earlier than originally planned.
When Will KBC 18 Shooting Resume?
There is some hope that filming could return to normal as early as next week. However, the decision will depend entirely on Amitabh Bachchan’s health and recovery.
A source reportedly indicated that the makers are expecting shooting to resume soon, provided the actor feels better.
For now, there is no confirmed timeline for his return to the KBC sets. Fans are eagerly waiting for an official update and wishing the legendary actor good health.
