KBC Season 12 Battle for ‘Hot Seat’ Begins: Over 2.5 Million Entries Received on the First Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a screeching halt and affected many events and TV shows. After being locked in the home for a long time, people are now coming back to their routine once again. Bollywood industry is also stirring at the same time. 

India’s most popular show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has found a way out. The team has decided to go to the digital with the entire selection participation. KBC has received an unprecedented number of participants all around India and recorded approximately 2.5 million entries on the first day. The people who want to participate in the show are required to answer the questions asked by Amitabh Bachchan on Sony Entertainment Television at 9 pm, every night. They can answer the question via the SonyLiv app or SMS. KBC lottery winner will also be announced in this season. 

In an interview with ET Online, Amogh Dusad said, with 100% digital selection process of KBC season 12, one can expect a high level of engagement on the SonyLIV app and a never-before-seen interactive second-screen experience.

Nitesh Tiwari remotely directed the registration promo featuring Big B, where he invites show’s aspirants. He said “each year when we start deliberating about KBC, we go through several insights that may trigger an impactful narrative. This time, the environment that we are in, sets the context of the show”. He also added that KBC is not just a game show for Indian citizens. It's more than that, it's a golden opportunity to make your dreams come true.

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 12 Start Date

The first episode of KBC season 12 will be on air from August 24, 2020. All guidelines are issued by the government during and strictly imposed to follow by the audience and team. However, you may face some changes in the show due to the current situation.

How to Answer the Registration Question via SMS?

You can complete the registration process by answering the question via SMS. All you just need to:

• Type KBC A 25 M/F and send it to 509093 if your answer is A (25 stands for age, M for Male and F for Female).
• Type KBC B 25 M/F and send it to 509093 if your answer is B.
• Type KBC C 25 M/F and send it to 509093 if your answer is C.
• Type KBC D 25 M/F and send it to 509093 if your answer is D.

How to Register via SonyLIV App?

• Open the SonyLIV app
• Click on the KBC link
• Answer the registration question
• Fill in your details
• Click on “submit”

Are you excited to sit in front of Amitabh Bachchan in KBC season 12? After passing auditions you will be eligible for the hot seat. For more information, dial Are you excited to sit in front of Amitabh Bachchan in season 12? After passing auditions you will be eligible for the hot seat. For more information to participate in the show, dial KBC head office number today.