Amitabh Bachchan has told viewers about a knee injury he suffered while filming Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The actor opened the latest episode while seated, rather than standing at the centre of the stage as he usually does for his opening monologue.
Bachchan explained that he slipped and fell during the previous day's shoot, injuring his knee in the process. He said the injury was not serious, but standing was causing some difficulty. He could have delivered the monologue while standing, but chose to begin the episode from a seated position.
What Amitabh Bachchan told viewers
The actor's comments focused on the immediate effect of the injury during the programme's opening. While he was able to speak and continue with the episode, remaining on his feet was uncomfortable after the fall.
Bachchan's work on KBC 18 is continuing alongside his other film commitments. He is set to return as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2. Shooting for the film has been reported to begin in October 2026.
His other listed projects include Section 84, a courtroom drama directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. The actor is also associated with the Hindi remake of The Intern, in which he is set to work with Deepika Padukone.
Bachchan's earlier on-set injury
The latest incident comes after an earlier injury during the filming of Kalki 2898 AD. In March 2023, Bachchan was hurt while shooting an action sequence in Hyderabad. The injury affected the area around his right ribs and involved a muscle strain.
At the time, he said the injury caused pain while moving and breathing. Filming was stopped, and doctors advised him to rest and take medication. Bachchan later resumed work after recovering.
Conclusion
Bachchan has continued with the KBC 18 episode despite discomfort from the knee injury, while his other acting projects remain part of his upcoming work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened to Amitabh Bachchan during the KBC 18 shoot?
He slipped and fell during filming, injuring his knee.
Q. Why did Amitabh Bachchan start the episode while seated?
He said standing was difficult after the injury, so he delivered the opening monologue while seated.
Q. Did Bachchan say the knee injury was serious?
No. He reassured viewers that the injury was not serious.
Q. Which role will Bachchan reprise in Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2?
He will return as Ashwatthama.
Q. When is Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 expected to begin shooting?
Shooting has been reported to begin in October 2026.
Q. What happened during Bachchan's earlier injury in 2023?
He injured the area around his right ribs and suffered a muscle strain while filming an action sequence in Hyderabad.
Q. Which other films are associated with Amitabh Bachchan?
His listed projects include Section 84 and the Hindi remake of The Intern.
