# Amitabh Bachchan, 83, does 24-hour shifts for KBC 18

2026-08-10T14:17:47+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Amitabh Bachchan, 83, has revealed he is working 24-hour shifts for the 18th season of *Kaun Banega Crorepati* (KBC). In a Tumblr blog, he apologised for missing updates, saying work hours stretched from 7 am to 7 am the next day and that 'commitments are commitments' must take priority over sleep and food. He took a break when KBC 18 premiered on August 10 on Sony TV. The veteran actor, who last starred in the Rs 1,000-crore hit *Kalki 2898 AD*, has earlier said a day without work makes him anxious. He is now shooting for the sequel.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/at-83-amitabh-bachchan-admits-his-food-and-sleep-are-taking-backseat-due-to-intense-24-hours-work-shifts-101786362244146.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/amitabh-bachchan-does-24-hour-shift-for-kbc-18-ahead-of-premiere-explains-why-its-necessary-to-work-hard-at-83-article-155323560>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/at-83-amitabh-bachchan-pulls-off-24-hour-work-shifts-reveals-food-sleep-connecting-with-fans-through-blog-is-taking-a-backseat-commitments-are-commitments/articleshow/133109183.cms>

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