{
  "id": 18681657,
  "title": "Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 18 airs old episodes due to actor’s schedule issues, to resume on Nov 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/amitabh-bachchans-kbc-18-airs-old-episodes-due-to-actors-schedule",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/amitabh-bachchan-kbc-18-airs-old-episodes-actor-schedule-issues-health-update-10954566/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, has temporarily halted the airing of new episodes due to the actor's unavailability, according to a source close to the show. However, fresh episodes are set to resume on November 16, following Bachchan's availability on November 11. In the meantime, the makers have been broadcasting older episodes on television, while the latest episode on Sony LIV dates back to October 30. Bachchan, who is 84, has shared his gradual return to work on his personal blog, reflecting on the unfamiliarity of routine after a break. He has also spoken about his occasional forgetfulness, yet noted that memories from his school days remain vivid. Sony LIV has assured fans that new episodes will return on November 16.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Amitabh Bachchan's KBC 18 temporarily airs old episodes due to actor's schedule issues",
    "New episodes resume on November 16 following Bachchan's availability",
    "Sony LIV shows latest episode from October 30, new episodes return Nov 16"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Delhi high court permanently protects actor Amitabh Bachchan's personality rights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/delhi-high-court-permanently-protects-actor-amitabh-bachchans",
        "published": "2026-11-07T06:42:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}