Kaun Banega Crorepati director Arun Sheshkumar: 'Mr Bachchan is hosting'

Updated On: 24 May, 2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR

Kaun Banega Crorepati director Arun Sheshkumar dismisses rumours of Salman Khan replacing Amitabh Bachchan as the host; sources say Kartik Aaryan keen to lead the quiz show

Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan

Before every new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the internet goes into an overdrive speculating whether Amitabh Bachchan will return to his hosting duties. This time, the rumours have taken a new turn, with the buzz suggesting that Salman Khan is in advanced talks to host KBC 17. However, speaking to mid-day, the quiz-based game show’s director Arun Sheshkumar dismissed the chatter. He said, “Whatever you have heard about Salman replacing Mr Bachchan is completely incorrect. Mr Bachchan is hosting the 17th season of KBC. It’s the 25th year of the show, and we are putting in efforts to make it grander.”

Arun Sheshkumar and Kartik Aaryan