Amitabh Bachchan Returns With 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17', Know When And Where To Watch

India's most loved and popular quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), is all set to return to the small screen with its 17th season. The show will be hosted by the legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan. With this season, the show will complete 25 years on television. Read on to know when and where you can watch the show. 

The promo of Kaun Banega Crorepati is out now

The makers of the popular quiz show dropped the much-awaited promo of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 on their Instagram handle on August 11, 2025. The promo features a double role of the host, Amitabh Bachchan. One, who is taking the legacy of the show forward and the other, who wants it to be a little cooler as the show is watched by everyone ranging from Gen X to Gen Z. The caption of the post was:

"Gen X se shuru hua yeh iconic show aaj Gen Z taj pohonch gaya hai, kya aap ready hain?"

When and where can you watch the show

Kaun Banega Crorepati is all set to premiere from August 11, 2025, only on Sony Entertainment Television. The show will air every week from Monday to Friday at 9pm, which will give the audience a dose of fun, emotional moments, knowledge and many life-changing jackpots. For some viewers, the show can also be nostalgic. Apart from television, the quiz show will be available on the streaming platform, Sony LIV, letting viewers watch it anytime and from anywhere. Details about the date and time were informed through the promo as well. 

More about the quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati

The show, KBC, started in 2000, and in no time, it became one of the most popular shows on television. Since its debut, the show has been hosted by the legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan, except for one season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. Over the years, the popular quiz show has changed several lives, by turning ordinary people into millionaires. Each and every season brought a new set of inspiring contestants, nail biting moments, knowledgeable questions and some memorable jackpot wins. 

This year, the show is returning with its season 17, and the excitement is even more as the promo promises to impress not just Gen X audience but the Gen Z as well. As explained in the promo, the core format of the show will be the same. The contestants need to correctly answer questions to win a big amount of money. As usual, this time as well the show will feature 3 lifelines. With a mix of intelligence and Amitabh Bachchan's unmatched charm, the show is ready to keep the audience hooked. 

More about Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, who is fondly known as 'Big B', has been the heart and soul of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Fans knew him through his iconic roles in blockbuster films like Sholay, Deewaar, Piku, Paa and more, but he became a household name when he started hosting the show. Beyond KBC, 'Big B's career spans over five decades and is one of the most respected actors in Bollywood. His charm is the perfect example that age is just a number. 

Watch the promo here!

Are you excited to watch Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan? Let us know. 

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