Be cautious of fake 'KBC 9' registrations: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who tasted success as quiz master on the small screen with "Kaun Banega Crorepati", has asked his fans and followers to be cautious against scams running in the name of the ninth season of the popular reality game show.

The 72-year-old actor took to his official blog to warn the eager aspirants.

"And yes on another front...KBC! I get messages that seek registrations for KBC season 9 and so on... this is a scam...a fake...an effort to fool innocent people...caution all... Sony has not given out any such direction," he posted.

After regaling film goers with his acting on silver screen, the cine icon took over the small screen with "Kaun Banega Crorepati", and established a connect with several commoners, who came to try their luck at becoming a 'crorepati' through the game show.

After non-fiction genre, Amitabh explored the fiction genre of the television world with "Yudh", and is also coming in an animated avatar via TV series "Astra Force".