The million dollar question (crore rupaye ki baat) bugging each one of our minds, as to why Big B was replaced by Shah Rukh Khan in the third season of KBC has finally been answered. The revelation came straight from the horse’s mouth. Star Entertainment India, CEO, Sameer Nair told in a recent interview that Amitabh was no longer in continuing with KBC.
Sameer Nair said, “Mr Bachchan wasn’t interested in continuing with the show and had expressed his disinterest as far back as July. That’s when we started looking for an alternate host. Shah Rukh Khan was finalised over the last month. We respect Mr Bachchan’s decision and are grateful he did 360-plus episodes.”
The popular game show retains its original name and will be called Kaun Banega Crorepati, with prize money of Rs. 2 Crores. The show will be aired from Monday to Thursday at 9 pm.
Meanwhile, shootings for the episodes will start afresh with Shahrukh Khan, who has been signed for a 60 episodes per year contract. So, set the time tables again as your favourite game show returns with a new celeb host, zing and the same excitement.
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