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Amitabh Bachchan, 83, Slips While Shooting For 'KBC 18', Injured His Knee 'Had Trouble Standing Up'

Bachchan said the left-knee injury was minor and he would keep hosting after slipping during the previous day’s shoot.

  • Host Amitabh Bachchan opened the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 seated yesterday, revealing he suffered a knee injury during a shoot. The veteran actor usually enters with trademark energy but opted to remain seated for the opening monologue.
  • Bachchan explained he slipped and fell during the previous day's shoot, though he quickly clarified the injury was not severe. He pointed to his left knee while noting he had a "little bit of difficulty standing up" during the monologue.
  • The studio audience gasped after hearing about the accident and wished Bachchan a speedy recovery. He assured them he would stand to host the challengers but would remain seated for the show's opening segments.
  • Rollover contestant Shourjya Das continued the game following the announcement, playing successfully until the Rs 25 lakh question. Uncertain of the correct answer, she quit the game and walked away with Rs 25 lakh.
  • The Rs 50 lakh question challenged Shourjya regarding the Lucknow University library architect. The trivia linked the library to Canberra, designed by Walter Burley Griffin, who died in Lucknow in 1937.
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Amitabh Bachchan began the latest episode of "Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18" by opening up about his knee injury. He suffered it after slipping during filming, but he assured fans that the injury wasn't serious.

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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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