Kaun Banega Crorepati 18: Commonwealth Games 2026 Winners to Face Amitabh Bachchan on Hotseat The iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18 is set to feature the Commonwealth Games 2026 medalists in a special episode airing on August 17, 2026. The episode will spotlight athletes who brought pride to India, including Lovlina Borgohain, Asmita Dey, Jhandu Kumar, and Sharmila Dhankar, alongside host Amitabh Bachchan. The segment aims to celebrate their achievements and inspire viewers with their stories of perseverance. Asmita Dey, who secured India’s first-ever gold in judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, shared her journey of growing up in a rural household in Tripura and her childhood fascination with KBC. She described the experience of standing beside Amitabh Bachchan as surreal, emphasizing how the show’s reach into Indian households made her achievement a national milestone. “To bring the story of my sport to a platform like KBC is an incredible honor,” she said, highlighting the show’s role in amplifying athletes’ struggles and triumphs. Sharmila Dhankar, the first para-athletics gold medallist for India, reflected on the challenges of competing in para-sports, where athletes often train in isolation while facing societal barriers. She praised Amitabh Bachchan’s ability to uplift athletes, stating that the KBC platform validated their efforts and inspired others to overcome obstacles. “Being invited to KBC feels like a national celebration of those invisible struggles,” she remarked. Lovlina Borgohain, the silver medalist in women’s boxing, expressed her excitement about the opportunity to engage with Bachchan.#amitabh_bachchan #kaun_banega_crorepati #commonwealth_games_2026 #lovlina_borgohain #asmita_dey
