Amitabh Bachchan will be back on television with Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18. The new season of the popular quiz-based reality show premieres tonight on Sony Entertainment Television. Ahead of the Independence Day 2026 celebrations, Bachchan will be interacting with contestants, including celebrities. Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 went through a change in its concept, and the participants will have to use their intelligence and knowledge to answer tough questions. As the countdown to KBC 18 has begun, here’s all you need to know about the new season.

Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18 will premiere on Monday, August 10 at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. It will air from Monday to Friday.

The theme of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 is ‘Sochna Padega’. According to the makers, the new season of the quiz-based reality show is built around the premise that reflects a simple yet powerful insight in an age where knowledge has become universally accessible; competitive advantage belongs to those who can interpret, connect and apply it. In the digital era, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 challenges the contestants to think critically, analyse information and adapt to changing times meaningfully.

Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta will be on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to promote their new film, Batwara 1947, which will release in theatres on August 14.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Prize Money

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Money Tree has multiple levels. The first question is worth Rs 5,000, followed by Rs 10,000, Rs 15,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 25,000, Rs 50,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, Rs 7.5 lakh, Rs 12.5 lakh, Rs 25 lakh, Rs 50 lakh, Rs 1 crore, and the final 16th season is worth Rs 7 crore. This season, contestants will have only two lifelines until they reach the 10th question. Post that, another lifeline opens. The addition to this season is a Google Gemini-powered lifeline.

According to reports, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 will have 120 episodes in total. While the contestants will be from a non-film background, celebrities will be gracing the show to promote their films and support a non-profit organisation.

Amitabh Bachchan has hosted 17 out of 18 seasons of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Shah Rukh Khan was the host of the third season.