Amid a storm of speculation and viral reports claiming that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan would replace Amitabh Bachchan as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, a source close to Sony Entertainment Television has stepped in to clarify the situation. The insider’s statement comes as a welcome clarification for fans who were left both excited and bewildered by the unexpected rumours of a shake-up in one of Indian television’s most beloved shows.
Speaking to India Today, the source firmly denied any plans to replace the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, calling the rumours “bizarre” and “completely baseless.”
“There is no way Big B would be replaced on the show,” the source said, adding that there have been no internal discussions about changing the host for the upcoming season of the iconic quiz show.
This latest update has effectively put all speculation to rest. In fact, preparations for KBC 17 are already in full swing, with Amitabh Bachchan prominently featured in early promotional material. Posters, initial marketing efforts, and planning schedules all confirm that the veteran actor is set to return to the hot seat. Promo shoots are expected to begin shortly, with production scheduled to start in July and the premiere anticipated in the first week of August.
Amitabh Bachchan has been the heart and soul of Kaun Banega Crorepati since it first aired in 2000. He has hosted 15 of the show’s 17 seasons, with the only exception being Season 3, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. Bachchan’s enduring presence and charisma have made him an irreplaceable figure, earning the love and admiration of millions of viewers across the nation.
