Big B’s health concerns halt KBC shoot

The makers have temporarily stopped filming new episodes

The shoot of megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati has been halted for the past one week owing to the actor’s health concerns, a source exclusively told IANS. According to the source, the legendary actor has not been keeping well and the makers have temporarily stopped filming new episodes. In the meantime, the channel has been re-airing a few week-old episodes featuring celebrity guests as part of its Diwali special week.

The source revealed that the last major celebrity episode shot for the show featured Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, who appeared on the quiz show to promote their film Ramayan. The episode featuring the Ramayan cast was originally planned to coincide with the film’s release. However, owing to the megastar’s health concerns, the entire plan had to be reworked. Instead of holding the episode back for the film’s release, the channel began the Diwali special week last week with the “Ramayan” episode, the source further revealed.

The shoot is expected to resume from next week now, if Big B feels well. “The shoot will resume hopefully from next week but only if his health allows,” said the source further.

Amitabh Bachchan, who has been hosting KBC for many seasons, in his blog on Saturday, also reflected on his return to routine and his connection with his well-wishers in his latest blog. “... and the gentle but slow return to routine and the controlled life... OF WORK... and the others. When in routine you remember the routine... when not... even routine develops a temperament .. not explainable .. and never the same...” Amitabh wrote.