# Amitabh Bachchan works 24-hour shifts for KBC, dismisses age concerns 2026-08-15T15:54:45+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he shot for Kaun Banega Crorepati for 24 hours at a stretch, prompting concern from fans. The Deccan Chronicle reports that when asked about health risks at his age, the 82-year-old actor retorted: "What do you mean by 'this age'?" He argued that work gives identity and relevance, and that pushing people into retirement at 60 is wrong. Mr Bachchan, who has hosted the show for 26 years, said each season brings a new experience and recalled the outpouring of affection during his hospitalisation. He credited the show's format and technical polish for its success, saying any anchor would have done well. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: Amitabh Bachchan, Kaun Banega Crorepati Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/amitabh-bachchan-works-24-hour-shifts-for-kbc-dismisses-age-concerns/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/amitabh-bachchan-works-24-hour-shifts-for-kbc-dismisses-age-concerns/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.