Amitabh Bachchan celebrates Diwali peacefully, shares KBC 18 update and health details
Amitabh Bachchan shares how he celebrated Diwali 2026 at home, discusses his hand pain and fan letters, and offers an update on KBC 18's shooting break, upcoming episodes and expected return to the sets.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated Diwali at home this year in a simple and peaceful way. After taking a few days off to rest and recover, the actor greeted his fans on Sunday, the day of Diwali. On Monday night, he shared a post on his personal blog, giving fans a glimpse of how he celebrated the festival.
In his blog, Amitabh said that this year's Diwali was different, with fewer firecrackers, less noise and more peace. He also wished everyone happiness, success and prosperity. His message encouraged people to enjoy festivals while keeping their surroundings peaceful.
Shares Photos from Kaun Banega Crorepati SetsAmitabh Bachchan also shared some pictures from the sets of his popular television show, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Along with the pictures, he made an interesting comment about how his posts might be reported in the media.
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He asked readers to guess how his words would be changed or presented in news reports. The actor's comment came as he shared his thoughts with fans through his blog.
Amitabh Bachchan Talks About Hand PainIn one of his earlier blog posts, the actor spoke about the gifts and letters he had received from his fans. He said that many people had sent him gifts to show their love and support. He wanted to thank everyone personally by writing letters in return.
However, Amitabh revealed that he was facing some discomfort in the hand he uses for writing. Because of this problem, he could not reply to everyone on time. He also apologised to his fans for the delay and thanked them for their love and understanding.
Why Is KBC 18 Not Releasing New Episodes?Amitabh Bachchan has not been shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 for the past few days. Since October 30, the show has been airing old episodes instead of new ones.
According to a source close to the show, the shooting schedule was affected because of date-related issues. The break is not connected to Amitabh's health. The actor is expected to return to the sets after November 11. Meanwhile, Sony LIV has announced that new episodes of KBC 18 will be available for streaming from November 16.
Amitabh Bachchan Once Spoke About RetirementEarlier in September, Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional experience about hosting KBC 18. He explained that some contestants come to the show with very difficult life stories. Listening to their struggles sometimes becomes emotionally challenging for him.
During the same blog post, the actor also spoke about his wish to retire. Despite these emotional moments, fans are eagerly waiting for his return to the show and hope to see him back on screen soon.