As Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his birthday on October 11, the celebrations carried an extra spark with Kannada cinema’s very own Divine Star, Rishab Shetty, set to share the screen with the Big B on the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

The long-running show, which has been a household favourite for over 25 years, will soon feature Rishab Shetty, whose popularity has skyrocketed nationwide following the phenomenal success of Kantara: Chapter 1. The news was officially confirmed by Hombale Films, the banner behind Kantara, which shared the exciting update on social media.

“The team of Kantara: Chapter 1 extends heartfelt birthday wishes to the Shahenshah of Indian cinema, the legend Amitabh Bachchan,” read the post from Hombale Films.

Along with the message, the production house shared a photograph of Rishab Shetty with Amitabh Bachchan from the KBC set — a moment that has since gone viral across social media platforms.

In a follow-up post, Hombale Films added, “We are thrilled about the upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. It was an absolute delight to join you, sir.”

This confirms that Rishab Shetty will appear as a special guest opposite Amitabh Bachchan in one of the show’s forthcoming episodes.

Fans have been quick to respond, flooding timelines with excitement and curiosity — “How much will Rishab win on KBC?” has become a trending question online.

While the airdate of the episode is yet to be announced, anticipation is already sky-high. With Rishab Shetty riding the massive success wave of Kantara: Chapter 1 and Amitabh Bachchan marking another milestone birthday, this upcoming Kaun Banega Crorepati episode is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about moments on Indian television.