Amitabh Bachchan to return as host for 'KBC 17'
What's the story
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan (82) has confirmed his return as the host for the 17th season of the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), reported IANS.
This comes after widespread rumors about his potential departure from the iconic show.
Bachchan has hosted all seasons of the popular quiz show, except the third, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.
KBC 16, which started in August 2024, concluded recently.
Emotional farewell
Bachchan expressed gratitude to viewers recently
In a heartfelt farewell video, Bachchan recently said, "Har daur ki shuruwat mai ek soch hai jo man mai ati hai ki itne saal beet janke ke baad bi vo pyar vo sath vo apnapan aap sab ki ankho mai dekhne ko milta hai ya nahi."
"Aur har daur ke anth tak sach yehi ban jaata hai, ke iss khel ne, iss manch ne aur maine jitna chaha hai usse kahi zyaada mujhe mila hai."
Inspirational message
Bachchan's message of hope and perseverance
Bachchan added, "Jaate Jaate main aapse bus yehi kehna chahta hoon ke yadi humari koshishon ne yadi kisi ki bhi zindagi ko zara sa bhi chooha hai, yaa yahan bole gaye shabdon koi umeed jagayi hai, toh main samjhunga ki, humari 25 varshon ki joh sadhna thi woh safal hui."
On the work front, Bachchan was last seen in Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan.
Up next, he is likely to be seen in the sequel to Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD.