Amitabh Bachchan suffers knee injury during KBC 18 shoot
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan reveals he suffered a knee injury after slipping on the Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 sets, making it hard to stand.
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that he sustained a knee injury while filming for the latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 18. The veteran superstar shared the news with the audience in his signature candid style, explaining that the mishap occurred when he slipped on the set.
"Gire Dhadam Se": The Superstar Shares the Incident
During a recent episode, the actor opened up about the accident, describing how a sudden slip led to a painful fall. Recalling the moment, Bachchan told the audience, “Godwa mei humara chot lag gaya hai. Kya bataye bhaisahab. Kal shooting shooting mei fisal gawa paa, gire dhadam se…” (I’ve hurt my knee. What can I say? Yesterday, while shooting, my foot slipped, and I fell down with a thud).
To emphasize the discomfort, the actor gestured towards his knees while describing the injury. He further explained that the physical pain was significant enough to affect his mobility, stating that he was experiencing difficulty standing up. This physical limitation is why he opted to conduct the session while seated, noting, “Khade hone mei humein kast ho raha tha, toh hum soche baithke baat karenge” (I was having difficulty standing, so I thought I’d sit down and talk).
Clarifying Retirement Rumours
This health update comes shortly after Bachchan had to clear the air regarding widespread rumours about his retirement. Following reports that he might be stepping away from acting and hosting, the actor took to his blog to set the record straight.
He explained that a previous comment he made—"it’s late, time to retire"—had been misinterpreted by the media. Bachchan clarified that he was using the term "retire" in a colloquial sense to mean "retiring to bed" because it was late at night, rather than retiring from his professional career.
“Ji nahin huzoor, main kaam se retire nahin ho raha hoon; Angrezi mein iska matlab hota hai main ab sone jaa raha hoon,” he wrote, making it clear that he has no intention of quitting his work anytime soon.
A Legacy on KBC
Amitabh Bachchan has been the face of Kaun Banega Crorepati since its inception in 2000, becoming synonymous with the iconic quiz show. While he was briefly replaced by Shah Rukh Khan for one season in 2007, he has remained the anchor for the vast majority of the show's history. Fans and viewers continue to follow his journey closely, especially as he navigates the physical challenges of his demanding shooting schedules.