KBC 18 Premiere Features Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta Promoting Batwara 1947

The 18th season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati premieres on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a star-studded episode featuring actors Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, and Preity Zinta. The trio will join host Amitabh Bachchan on the opening episode to promote their upcoming historical drama, Batwara 1947. The appearance marks Sunny Deol's first time on the show's iconic hot seat.

Promos released ahead of the premiere showcase a lighthearted exchange between Bachchan and his guests, centered on the new season's theme, "Sochna Padega," which translates to "You'll have to think." In one clip, Aamir Khan playfully questions Bachchan about the tagline, asking what contestants will need to think about. Bachchan responds with characteristic wit, telling Khan that simply looking at him will not be of any benefit and that the game will not be easy. Khan agrees, saying they will indeed have to think more.

The episode also features a humorous moment where Bachchan teases Sunny Deol about his long absence from the show, asking what took him so long to appear. Deol replies that he gets nervous on such programs and had been overthinking it. Aamir Khan then jokes that he has appeared 67...