The fifth season of Sony TV’s Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is all set to be aired on television soon. With every new season, KBC comes up with something new or alters certain rules of the show.
KBC is one of the earliest game show in India to be launched on such a large platform and garner tremendous audience support. This season of the show, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, aims to expand their reach to smaller cities.
Holding true to their aim, the channel has even changed the time slot of the show from 9 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. slot. "The objective of the time slot is to expand the reach of both the channel and the show. The idea is here to get larger audiences from the smaller towns," said N.P. Singh, COO Multi Screen Media.
The show which goes on air on August 15th has brought about modification and fresh development in the format. The top prize this time around is Rs. 5 crore and the show this year follows a new philosophy “Koi insaan chhota nahi hota” (Don't underestimate anyone). Until last year, there were two safe havens; one at Rs 10,000 and the other at Rs 3,20,000. If the contestant reaches that stage, he or she would take home at least that much money. However, in the new season the contestants would be allowed to choose their own safe havens in the money tree. However, the four lifelines remain the same Audience Poll, Ask an Expert, Phone a Friend and Double Dip.
The show, usually runs for 14 weeks, and will have special themes and special episodes. Actors Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone have already shot for an episode.
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