Amitabh Bachchan begins shoot for KBC 18Amitabh Bachchan has wrapped pre-production for the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati and announced that the “test starts now” as shooting begins August 1. By IANS Published Date - 30 July 2026, 10:15 AMMumbai: Bollywood’s “Shahenshah” Amitabh Bachchan has concluded the pre-production of the upcoming season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” and went on to share that the “test starts now”. Big B is all set to return as the host for the 18th edition of the quiz-based reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” for which he will start shooting from August 1. Kaun Banega Crorepati is the official Hindi adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? It is presented by actor Amitabh Bachchan, who has hosted the show for its entire run except for its third season, during which Shah Rukh Khan, another actor, replaced Big B.