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Amitabh Bachchan turns rapper for KBC 18's 'Sochna Padega'

Sony Entertainment Television has released a rap-led promo for the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), featuring host Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan brings rap to KBC 18 with ‘Sochna Padega’ The film features Bachchan in a white fur coat, dark …

Madhuri Dixit Becomes First Woman Host of ‘KBC’ Franchise

Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has been named as the new host of Kon Honar Crorepati, the Marathi adaptation of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). She will be the first woman to take the reins in a KBC franchise. The official announcement …

Review of KBC 18: Rap, New Rules, Nostalgia: Amitabh Bachchan Reigns Supreme

“Deviyon aur Sajjano…” Kaun Banega Crorepati returns on Sony Entertainment Television to redefine Indian prime-time television. Under its sharp new tagline, “Sochna Padega,” the legendary quiz show evolves beyond traditional trivia to target a new …

'Stepping Into A Very Special New Chapter': Madhuri Dixit Turns Host For Marathi KBC Titled Kon Honar Crorepati - Watch ...

Kaun Banega Crorepati is undoubtedly one of the most popular quiz shows on Indian television. The Amitabh Bachchan-hosted show has many regional versions, and now, Madhuri Dixit has been roped in to host the Marathi version of the show titled Kon Honar …

Is Madhuri Dixit Hosting Kon Honar Crorepati? All You Need To Know About The KBC Marathi Version

3 Madhuri Dixit is all set to take a new role on television. The Bollywood icon recently announced that she is going to be hosting Kon Honar Crorepati, the Marathi Kaun Banega Crorepati show. This marks a shift in the career of the actress. While Madhuri …

Is Madhuri Dixit Hosting Kon Honar Crorepati? All You Need To Know About The KBC Marathi Version

149 Madhuri Dixit is all set to take a new role on television. The Bollywood icon recently announced that she is going to be hosting Kon Honar Crorepati, the Marathi Kaun Banega Crorepati show. This marks a shift in the career of the actress. While Madhuri …

KBC 18’s question has Amitabh Bachchan-Ajmal Kasab connect; stumps Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol

5 min readNew DelhiAug 11, 2026 04:08 PM IST Kaun Banega Crorepati premiered with the first episode of Season 18 on Monday, August 10, and it featured Sunny Deol, Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta with host Amitabh Bachchan. Since this was a special episode …

Preity Zinta Shares Adorable Family Anecdote on KBC 18 Premiere

Mumbai: The premier episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati witnessed Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, along with Aamir Khan, the first guests of the season. During a charming exchange on the hot seat with host Amitabh Bachchan, gorgeous Preity Zinta shared how the …

Amitabh Bachchan teases Preity Zinta over unanswered birthday wishes on KBC 18

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan playfully called out actress Preity Zinta for not responding to his birthday wishes during the premiere episode of the 18th season of popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Preity Zinta, actor Sunny Deol and …

Amitabh Bachchan turns rapper for KBC 18 in Sochna Padgea song

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who has returned as the host to the quiz based reality show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, has featured in a bold pop-culture avatar in the rap song ‘Sochna Padgea’ for the show. In the video, the actor can be seen dressed in …

Dhak-dhak in the hotseat! Madhuri Dixit to host KBC’s Marathi version, Kon Honar Crorepati

New Delhi: After making waves with her new avatar in Netflix’s Maa Behan, Madhuri Dixit is set to host Kaun Banega Crorepati’s Marathi version, Kon Honar Crorepati. “I’m excited to take on this journey and bring you a game show that has always been about …

KBC 18: Preity Zinta says twins Jai, Gia know Amitabh Bachchan for his songs

Preity Zinta recently revealed a heartwarming detail about her twins, Jai and Gia, and their connection with Amitabh Bachchan. Appearing on the premiere episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, the actor told Bachchan that her children recognise him, but …

ReNew launches ‘Clean Energy Humse Hai’ campaign with KBC season 18

ReNew has launched a national brand campaign, ‘Clean Energy Humse Hai’, in partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). The campaign will be integrated with the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The campaign marks ReNew’s 15-year journey …

KBC 18 Gives Bachchan Break: actor says show eases 24-hr days

Madhuri Dixit to anchor KBC Marathi, Ajay Devgn turns host for Crime Patrol

5 min readMumbaiUpdated: Aug 11, 2026 10:45 AM IST Bollywood stars started seeing television as a lucrative medium ever since Amitabh Bachchan started hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati back in 2000. Since then, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, …

From the India Today archives (2000) | KBC: The show that never ends

(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated July 17, 2000) "Who was the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for the 1983 World Cup?" As Amitabh Bachchan's deep voice throws up the poser, Mohinder Amarnath…

Rohit Sharma to debut with his own show, Ajay Devgn to host Crime Patrol and Madhuri Dixit on KBC Marathi: Know more

After bidding goodbye to the T20 format and Test cricket, Rohit Sharma is ready to step into an all-new arena: entertainment. The cricket superstar will make his debut on the small screen with his own show. As per a press release, expanding its Hindi …

Ai+ Smartphone partners with KBC Season 18

Ai+ Smartphone has partnered with Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18, bringing the smartphone brand on board the quiz show's latest season. The partnership associates Ai+ Smartphone with KBC and its host Amitabh Bachchan. The brand said the …

Amitabh Bachchan calls out Preity Zinta on KBC over unanswered birthday wishes: “You didn’t even respond to me once”

en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Amitabh Bachchan calls out Preity Zinta on KBC over unanswered birthday wishes: “You didn’t even respond to me once” Amitabh Bachchan recently had a playful …

National Black Church Initiative and ACHDC Issue Statement on Childhood Vaccine Policy Changes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, and the American Clinical …

81 Going On 40: Oldest Republican U.S. House Candidate Ever to Run

To Eddie Goldfarb says age is a number - He challenges candidates to match his fitness, energy, breadth of experience, mental agility, and ability to multitask. ANCHORAGE AK - HOLLYWOOD FL, AK, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Ford Campaign Condemns Defaced Political Sign in Las Vegas; The CrimeSolver Offers $5,000 Reward for Information

The political sign shows a swastika painted across Newsom’s face LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nevada Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford https://ag.nv.gov/ is responding to …

Concordia Announces the Inaugural Washington, D.C. Forum

This September, Concordia will launch a new platform for dialogue at one of the most consequential moments for U.S. engagement in the Gulf region. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 16, 2026, leaders …

New Data Foundation Policy Brief Outlines Six Options to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen Federal Disaster Response

Amid a near-doubling of billion-dollar disasters since 2019, a new policy brief calls for a risk-based, data-informed overhaul of federal emergency management WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today …

Critical Metals Are Becoming a New Tool for Uzbekistan’s Industrialization – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is seeking to use the growing global demand for critical minerals not only to increase extraction, but also to develop its own processing industry. In early August, the country invited …

Bruce Caswell and Jeff DiLullo join Elizabeth Dole Foundation Board of Directors

Two national business leaders bring deep expertise in health technology and government service delivery to support America’s military and veteran caregivers WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Elizabeth Dole …

New Book by Leading Immigration Attorney Helps Organizations Navigate Workforce Growth in an Increasingly Global Economy

“The Global Advantage” by Lorraine D’Alessio, Esq. is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Global Advantage: An Executive’s Strategic Guide to Immigration, Citizenship, and …

A European financial supervisor selects Modulos' AI governance platform

AZN becomes latest European financial regulator to adopt Modulos's AI governance platform, reinforcing the company's momentum. ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modulos AG, a leading European-based AI governance …

FLEOA Congratulates Todd Blanche on Confirmation as United States Attorney General

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) congratulates Todd Blanche on his confirmation by the United States Senate to serve as the 98th Attorney General of the …

San José City College Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley to Open Pathway to College

New pilot program will guide 30 BGCSV high school graduates directly into SJCC's Promise and First-Year Experience programs, tuition-free, starting Fall 2026 SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In collaboration …

From Colonial Virginia to Washington, DC: André Kearns Recovers the Ancestors History Tried to Erase

WA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In ‘Finding Cornerstone Stories,’ author/genealogist traces his family’s 250-year American story — and leads readers through the path to finding their own WASHINGTON, D.C. and BOSTON …

Stand Up for Science Calls for Protection of Truth, Public Health & Experts Like Dr. Fauci in New Petition to Congress

Petition urges Congress to rescind contempt charges; calls charges an effort to destroy trust in public health policy WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Stand Up for Science is calling on Congress to …

NeighborWorks® America's Achieving Excellence Marks 25 Years of Building Nonprofit Leadership

Flagship leadership program, developed with the Harvard Kennedy School, marks a quarter century as more than 1,500 practitioners convene in Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For five days in August, Miami …

The Occupational Therapy Service Launches Moving and Handling Training Led by Eminent Deborah Harrison

UNITED KINGDOM, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Occupational Therapy Service (TOTS) is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated Moving and Handling Training Service under the leadership of Deborah Harrison – widely recognised as …

East Fort Worth Business Association to Host September Mixer for Local Professionals, and Business Owners

Free networking event will bring together Fort Worth-area businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and community partners on September 17 at Cazadorez Venue. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The East Fort Worth …

Andrew Herrera Announces Campaign for Brea City Council 2026, Prioritizing Small Businesses and a Stronger Local Economy

Many of the Brea community know Andrew as the "Enjoy Brea Guy" from his volunteer social media platforms, where he showcases local Brea businesses. BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community advocate Andrew …

MyLocalPress.com Launches to Restore Local News Coverage in Small Towns and Underserved Communities

New platform gives independent journalists a low-overhead way to publish, grow, and monetize trusted community news. MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLocalPress.com has officially launched to help bring …

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

Knowledge Networks & Regulating AI Introduces The AI Policy 100, Honoring the Most Influential Voices in AI Governance

AI Policy 100 (2026) honors 100 leaders shaping global AI policy, governance, safety, and responsible innovation across sectors. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A global recognition of 100 leaders shaping how …