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Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 shoot paused for a week over Amitabh Bachchan's health

The show is airing re-runs with celebrity guests while filming is on hold; the star's return depends on his recovery next week.

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  • Filming of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 has been halted for about a week because of Amitabh Bachchan's health.
  • The show is airing re-aired episodes, including one featuring actors promoting Ramayana for Diwali week.
  • Bachchan's return to the shoot depends on his health improving next week; he has thanked fans for their support.

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Filming of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 has been halted for a week because of health concerns about its host, Amitabh Bachchan. The illness has not been identified.

While the shoot is paused, the show has been airing re-run episodes that feature celebrity guests. One such episode, featuring actors promoting Ramayana, was broadcast in Diwali week.

Whether Bachchan can get back to work will hinge on whether his health gets better over the coming week. It is not yet known whether the break could be extended.

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Bachchan has thanked fans for their support during what he called his health challenges.

Kaun Banega Crorepati is one of India's most watched television quiz shows, and Bachchan has hosted it for years. Its regular format has been replaced by repeat episodes for now.

Fresh episodes are on hold. Fans will have to wait for an update on the schedule.

What is not yet known is when filming will resume and whether the show's planned episodes will be affected.

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Sources: Times of India, Indulge Express

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