Amitabh Bachchan QUITS Kaun Banega Crorepati, Salman Khan Is The New Host?
- Amitabh Bachchan is expected to retire from hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati ahead of its 17th season, which is anticipated to premiere in August 2025.
- Bachchan’s decision follows over two decades of hosting since KBC's 2000 debut, except for the third season he did not host.
- Salman Khan is currently negotiating to take over hosting duties from Bachchan, leveraging his widespread appeal among audiences in both rural and urban areas.
- Sony Television is optimistic about Khan’s mass appeal, and negotiations focus on financial terms with an official announcement expected soon.
- If the deal is finalized, Salman Khan would join Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan as one of the prominent Bollywood actors to host KBC, potentially ushering in a new era for the show.
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