Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Amitabh Bachchan Injures Knee During Kaun Banega Crorepati Shoot
Amitabh Bachchan hurt his knee while filming a television quiz show.
He said he slipped and fell during the previous day’s shoot.
He usually gives the show’s opening speech while standing on stage.
This time, standing was difficult, so he spoke while sitting down.
He pointed to his left knee when describing the injury.
He said the injury was not serious and that he would be fine soon.
The audience wished him a speedy recovery.
He also explained that an earlier comment about retiring meant going to sleep, not stopping his work.
Amitabh Bachchan said he slipped and fell during the previous day’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 shoot.
The 83-year-old actor injured his knee, which he identified as his left knee.
He delivered Wednesday’s opening monologue while seated because he had difficulty standing.
Bachchan said the injury was not serious and assured viewers he would recover soon.
He clarified that an earlier reference to retiring meant going to bed, not leaving acting or television.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan, the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
- What
- He slipped and fell during filming and injured his knee, identified in one report and by his gesture as the left knee.
- When
- The fall occurred during the previous day’s shoot, and Bachchan discussed it during Wednesday’s episode.
- Where
- On the Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 set; no more specific location was stated.
- Why
- He said he slipped and fell while filming.
- Injured person
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Program
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 18
- Injury
- Knee injury; Bachchan indicated his left knee
- Incident
- He said he slipped and fell during the previous day’s shoot
- On-air adjustment
- He delivered the opening monologue while seated
- Reported severity
- Bachchan said the injury was not serious
- Retirement clarification
- He said “retire” referred to going to bed, not leaving work
Sources
Amitabh Slips and Falls on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Set’
Amitabh Bachchan slips and falls during KBC 18 shoot: Reveals knee injury and health concerns
Amitabh Bachchan suffers knee injury after slipping during ‘KBC 18’ shoot, says he’ll be fine soon
Amitabh Bachchan slips during shoot, suffers knee injury: ‘Little difficulty in standing up’
