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News18•01-10-2026, 07:22
Amitabh Bachchan Injures Knee During KBC Shoot, Dismisses Retirement Rumors
  • •Amitabh Bachchan revealed he injured his knee after slipping and falling during the shoot of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
  • •The superstar delivered his opening monologue seated due to difficulty standing, but assured fans the injury is not severe.
  • •Bachchan recently clarified his blog post about "wishes to retire" was misinterpreted by media.
  • •He explained that "retire" in his blog meant going to bed, not stepping away from his acting career.
  • •Bachchan explicitly stated, "No sir, I am not retiring from work any time soon," addressing the retirement rumors.

Key Questions Answered

Amitabh Bachchan injured his knee after slipping and falling during the shoot for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, which led him to deliver his opening monologue while seated due to difficulty standing.

He had to deliver his monologue while seated because he slipped and fell during the previous day's shoot, injuring his knee and causing him difficulty when standing up.

Amitabh Bachchan clarified that he is not retiring from work, explaining that his blog post simply used the phrase "time to retire" to mean it was late and time to go to bed.