Season 1

314 episodes · Jul 3, 2000

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian television, *Kaun Banega Crorepati* (KBC) debuted on July 3rd, 2000, introducing audiences to the iconic Amitabh Bachchan as their host – marking his remarkable debut on the small screen. The initial concept captivated viewers, offering conte…

Season 2

62 episodes · Aug 5, 2005

After a four-year break, India's beloved game show returned to screens on August 5th, 2005, as *Kaun Banega Crorepati Dwitiya*, or KBC 2. This season brought an exciting twist – the grand prize doubled to a staggering 2 Crore Rupees (twenty million), raising the stakes for contes…

Season 3

53 episodes · Jan 22, 2007

After Amitabh Bachchan opted not to return, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan stepped in as the charismatic host for *Kaun Banega Crorepati’s* third season. The coveted grand prize of 2 Crore Rupees (twenty million) remained up for grabs. Premiering on January 22nd, 2007, the ne…

Season 4

36 episodes · Oct 11, 2010

This season brought some familiar twists to the game, mirroring successful formats seen around the world. Just like in other international versions, the ticking clock would pause whenever a lifeline was employed, and contestants facing a time crunch were sadly forced to leave wit…

Season 5

56 episodes · Aug 15, 2011

This season brought a brand new interactive element directly into living rooms: "Ghar Baithe Jeeto Jackpot," meaning “Win the Jackpot From Home.” Throughout each episode, viewers had the chance to participate by texting in answers to posed questions. One lucky participant was ran…

Season 6

58 episodes · Sep 7, 2012

This season on *Kaun Banega Crorepati*, the show introduced a heartwarming new initiative called "Dusra Mauka"—a chance to offer an advantage to individuals facing social challenges. Early in the season, viewers were deeply moved by the story of Sonali Mukherjee, a courageous aci…

Season 7

36 episodes · Sep 5, 2013

Season 8

50 episodes · Aug 17, 2014

Season 9

52 episodes · Aug 28, 2017

Season 10

61 episodes · Sep 2, 2018

Season 11

75 episodes · Aug 18, 2019

Season 12

85 episodes · Sep 27, 2020

Season 13

85 episodes · Aug 23, 2021

Season 14

106 episodes · Aug 7, 2022

Season 15

100 episodes · Aug 14, 2023

The nation’s favorite game show returns for a remarkable fifteenth season! Join Amitabh Bachchan as he once again welcomes brilliant minds to *Kaun Banega Crorepati*, where they'll test their knowledge and quick thinking for a shot at winning an incredible 7 crore rupees. Get rea…

Season 16

155 episodes · Aug 12, 2024

Season 17

100 episodes · Aug 11, 2025 · 7.0