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Ramayana cast to join Amitabh Bachchan for KBC 18 Diwali special
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 with host Amitabh Bachchan.
The actors are promoting Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana film, in which Kapoor plays Rama, Pallavi plays Sita and Dubey plays Lakshman.
In a promo, Kapoor asks Bachchan about his childhood Diwali memories.
Bachchan recalls wanting his firecrackers to be louder than a neighbour’s, which makes the actors laugh.
The festive episode is scheduled to air on October 29 and 30 at 9 p.m.
on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
The first Ramayana film is set for theatres on November 5, while the second is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
The cast of Ramayana will appear with Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 for a Diwali special.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey are featured in promotional clips for the episode.
The actors are promoting the upcoming film, in which Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Pallavi plays Sita and Dubey plays Lakshman.
Bachchan shared a childhood Diwali memory about wanting his firecrackers to be louder than a neighbour’s.
Sony TV said the special would air on October 29 and 30 at 9 p.m.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan will host Ramayana cast members Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey.
- What
- The cast will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 for a Diwali special.
- When
- Sony TV said the episodes would air on October 29 and 30.
- Where
- On Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
- Why
- The actors are promoting their upcoming film Ramayana.
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NDTV reported that Ramayana stars would feature in the festive episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
Indian Express reported that Sony TV had unveiled a promo for the episode.
Sony TV announced the Diwali special would air on these dates at 9 p.m.
The first part of Ramayana is scheduled to release in theatres.
- KBC host
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Ramayana guests
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey
- Episode dates
- October 29 and 30
- Episode time
- 9 p.m.
- First film release
- November 5, 2026
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What people are saying
I remember one thing about Diwali: if a firecracker goes off at a neighbour’s place, ours has to be even louder
When this role was offered to me, I knew that this isn't just a role, it is a big responsibility.
I prayed to Sita Maa and went forward with it.