Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) – its 11th season, is ready to get the ball rolling. KBC stood for knowledge and successfully provided participants with a platform to win year after year based on the power of their knowledge. This season marks KBC’s 19th year in India, and the show’s iconic host, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, applauds and urges people’s trust and faith – Vishwaas Hai Toh Khade Raho … #AdeyRaho. Kaun Banega Crorepati, produced by StudioNEXT, airs on August 19 and airs Monday through Friday at 9 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.
In its eleventh season, the highly anticipated show has a lot in store for viewers. First, musical director and composer duo Ajay Atul put a unique spin on KBC’s iconic song. It’s not just a melody; it’s an emotion that people identify with. KBC promises to be much bigger this season, and the melody is just the beginning!
This season of KBC marks the return of the Flip the Question lifeline, allowing the contestant to opt for a completely different question if needed. Lifelines – 50:50, Audience Poll, and Ask the Expert were shortlisted this year.
Last year, Augmented Reality (A.R.) was incorporated into the show, and this year it has been further enhanced to provide an exceptional viewing experience. This is the only show in the general entertainment space that uses A.R. within the show. D – Rover, the buggy camera, is this year’s latest addition to KBC, another first for General Entertainment.
In addition, every Friday, the show will host and congratulate “Karamveer”, individuals whose heroic deeds and good deeds have led to positive change in society and thus have become a source of inspiration for many.
With KBC Play Along on Sony LIV, viewers can enjoy the thrill of the game show from August 19th by joining and comparing their knowledge with attendees on the hot seat. With daily prizes up for grabs, viewers can work to maintain their position on the leaderboard, giving them a chance to appear as a contestant on the show during Finals week. Oppo presents this season of KBC. The sponsors are IDFC First bank, LIC, Ceat, Cardekho.com, Asian Paints, Ultratech and Amity.
Tune in to the eleventh season of Kaun Banega Crorepati starting August 19, every Mon-Fri at 9 pm, only on Sony Entertainment Television.
N.P. Singh, Managing Director and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India:
“Kaun Banega Crorepati is a show we care about, and the show commands. Like every year, Mr Amitabh Bachchan will guide the contestants in the Hot Seat through his journey as the show progresses.
Danish Khan, Business Head at Sony Entertainment Television (SET) “KBC is not just a show; it’s a brand we’ve nurtured over the years. From visual innovations to new show elements, KBC will deliver an immersive viewing experience in its 11th. This year we continue to strengthen our sub-brands – KBC Karamveer (Friday Special Episodes) and KBC PlayAlong, based on SonyLIV.
Amitabh Bachchan, actor and acclaimed presenter, KBC,
“Each year it has been inspiring to meet the participants, to learn more about their aspirations, their struggles and their journey. I congratulate everyone who participates in KBC for their determination. All my wishes.”
Ashish Golwalkar, Head of Programming at Sony Entertainment Television (SET): “Like every year, attendance has been encouraging and has continued to grow. It’s encouraging to meet attendees with such inspiring stories that are redefining #AdeyRaho. The iconic KBC tune that has etched itself into the minds of millions and been given a touch of orchestral symphony by music composers Ajay-Atul, recreating the feeling of victory so dear to the show from years of selfless contribution to the society.”
Indranil Chakraborty, Head – Studio NEXT,:
“KBC has evolved in many ways. While last year we co-produced the show, this year Studio NEXT is fully responsible for this iconic show. From redesigning the set to scaling production, we made sure to retain the impact of this trait. Additionally, the latest form of technology, the Q-Rover camera, commonly known in the cricketing world as Buggycam, was first used in a general entertainment broadcast. It helps create high-quality, low-angle, multi-speed footage to capture great shots.