{
  "id": 6391764,
  "title": "‘Difficult to continue KBC 18’: Amitabh Bachchan on ‘heart-breaking stories of contestants’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/difficult-to-continue-kbc-18-amitabh-bachchan-on-heart-breaking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T06:39:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/amitabh-bachchan-difficult-to-continue-kbc-18-heart-breaking-contestant-stories-10869464/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan has shared his emotional experiences hosting the 18th season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). In a heartfelt note on his personal blog, Big B reflected on the difficult and heart-breaking stories contestants often share while sitting at the hot seat. The seasoned star admitted that witnessing such deeply personal accounts of struggle and hardship makes it challenging for him to continue hosting the show. He described the experience as \"heart-breaking\" and hinted that some of these stories are too emotional for him to discuss in detail, in order to maintain the authenticity of the contestants' narratives. Despite this, Bachchan emphasized that the show has evolved beyond a mere quiz format, with contestants this season sharing stories of financial difficulties, personal challenges, and life-altering situations. One notable example is Durga Prasad Sahi, who spoke about repaying a Rs 10 lakh gambling debt. Bachchan praised Sahi's determination and advised him to steer clear of gambling in the future. With over 25 years of hosting KBC, Amitabh Bachchan's connection with the show has been instrumental in shaping its emotional impact on both contestants and viewers alike.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Amitabh Bachchan reflects on emotional stories from KBC 18 contestants.",
    "Contestants shared struggles with finances, personal challenges.",
    "Durga Prasad Sahi repaid Rs 10 lakh gambling debt, Bachchan advised against gambling."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hosting KBC has become emotionally taxing for Amitabh Bachchan as contestants' heart-breaking stories of struggle and hardship make it difficult for him to continue with the show.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Some Contestants Come With Grave Stories': Amitabh Bachchan Calls Hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati A 'Heart-Breaking Experience'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/some-contestants-come-with-grave-stories-amitabh-bachchan-calls",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:29:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}