Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has officially confirmed that he will return as the host for the 17th season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), putting an end to speculation about his departure from the iconic game show.

On March 12, the makers of KBC released an emotional video featuring Bachchan, where he reflected on his journey and reassured fans of his return:

“At the start of every phase, there is a thought that comes to mind: after so many years, will I still be able to see that love, that togetherness, that warmth in everyone’s eyes or not? And by the end of each phase, the truth becomes that this journey, this stage, and everything I have received has been far more than I ever wished for, and it continues to come to me. Our hope is that this desire remains the same and never fades.”

The 82-year-old actor also shared a heartfelt message with viewers, emphasizing the impact of the show: “As I bid farewell, I just want to say that if our efforts have even slightly touched someone’s life or if the words spoken here have ignited hope in any way, then I will consider our 25-year-long journey truly successful. So, ladies and gentlemen, I will see you in the next season.

Keep believing in your hard work, keep your dreams alive. Don’t stop, don’t bow down. You are valuable just the way you are, dear to me, and my own. Until we meet again, this is Amitabh Bachchan, signing off from this season with my final words—Shubh Ratri.”

On the professional front, Bachchan was last seen in ‘Vettaiyan’, where he starred alongside Rajinikanth.