A few days ago, Amitabh Bachchan shared a cryptic post saying, “Time to go,” which left fans speculating whether he was hinting at retiring from films and Kaun Banega Crorepati. However, he later clarified that this wasn’t the case. Despite this, several reports circulating online suggest that Big B might be considering stepping away from the show. However, there has been no official confirmation yet. Amid these speculations, a survey was conducted to see who fans would like as the new host of KBC, with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan emerging as top choices.
According to a recent research study by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) and Rediffusion’s Red Lab, Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as the top choice to replace Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Big B’s daughter-in-law, secured the second spot, while cricketer MS Dhoni ranked third. The survey, conducted among 768 respondents (408 males and 360 females) from Hindi-speaking regions, reflects audience preferences but does not confirm any official decision regarding Big B’s exit from the show or the next host.
Kaun Banega Crorepati is currently in its 16th season, with Amitabh Bachchan at the helm since 2000, when he was 57. According to a report by MoneyControl, Big B now wants to scale back his workload. Several online reports claim that he has requested the channel to find a successor for the show. Although he bid an emotional farewell at the end of season 15, the network was unable to secure a replacement, leading him to continue as host this season. However, fresh reports suggest that a change might be inevitable in the next season.
Last month, Amitabh Bachchan directly addressed the speculations about his retirement that surfaced after his tweet that read, “Time to go.” In a promo shared by the channel, the megastar playfully responded to a fan’s request to dance, setting the tone for a lighthearted exchange. Putting all rumours to rest, the Shahenshah of Bollywood explained, “Arre bhai sahab, humko kaam par jaane ka samay aagaya hai… gajab baat karte ho yaar! Aur raat ko jab 2 baje yahan se chhutti milti hai, toh ghar pahuchte-pahuchte 1-2 baj jaate hain. Woh likhte-likhte humko neend aa gayi, toh woh wahin tak reh gaya… Jaane ka waqt aur hum so gaye!”
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