Amitabh Bachchan returns to Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 after taking a break over health concerns

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Amitabh Bachchan earlier left his fans concerned after informing them that he will take a break from his usual social media updates over his health concerns. He shared that he was advised to rest and recover. However, to the delight of his fans, the 84-year-old actor has now returned to his duty as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The makers shared a new promo of the quiz-based reality show which has the star welcome viewers. He also thanked fans for their prayers.

Amitabh returns to KBC 18 shoot

Sony Entertainment Television shared the latest promo of the show wherein Big B is seen expressing gratitude to his fans and well-wishers for their love, prayers and blessings. He added that it was thier well-wishes that encouraged him to return to the quiz show.

The promo starts with the star extending Diwali greetings with the audience and viewers, hoping that everyone had a wonderful festive celebration. He also shared a glimpse of his own celebrations, saying, "Umeed hai ki aap sabki Diwali badi hi shaandar rahi hogi. Humne bhi apno ke sath Diwali manayi, lekin.. aur ek aur ghar bhi toh hai. KBC ka yeh manch (I hope all of you had a wonderful Diwali. We too celebrated Diwali with our loved ones, but... there is another home as well, isn't there? This stage of KBC)."

During the interaction, one of the contestants enquired about his health. The actor, in his characteristic style, asked the contestant about his well-being. Further when the contestant assured him that he was doing fine, the actor responded, "Agar aap theek hain, toh hum bhi theek hain." (If you are doing well, then I am doing well too)

He also expressed his excitement at being back on the KBC stage, saying, "Aap sabke pyaar, duaon aur aashirwad se hum yahan par phir se hazir hain. Usi josh, usi muskan aur bilkul naye episodes ke saath." (With all your love, prayers and blessings, I am here once again. With the same enthusiasm, the same smile and absolutely brand-new episodes)

KBC shoot halted over Amitabh Bachchan's health concerns

Earlier, the shoot of the show was reportedly been put on hold for a week due to the actor's health concerns. A source exclusively told IANS that the actor has not been keeping well, which prompted the makers to temporarily suspend the shoot of new episodes.