KBC might turn Annual

Big B rules

Explaining the modus operandi, Star COO Samir Nair says, "We plan to bring back KBC every year, for a specific number of episodes from October to January. KBC Triteeya might be on air next year. And yes, Amitabh Bachchan will remain the host — what would the show be without him?"

The channel has already sounded Bachchan out, and AB is game.
Reasons Nair, "It wouldn't take up much of his time. We'd require him for only 50 to 60 episodes. The second innings of KBC might have surprised doomsdayers… but not me. I always knew KBC had the potential to be a renewable attraction on our channel. Now that it's proved to be a hit the second time around, it makes sense to make it a regular on Star."

Nair says there will be no change in the KBC format, "Unless the original producers decide to make alterations. Otherwise, why touch the untouchable?"

Future plan

One of the future plans for KBC is to have series specials. "For example, during one season, we can have a senior citizens' series, where money would go to a section of people who really need it," divulges Nair.

In the meantime, this season of KBC will end with the beginning of Ravi Chopra's mega-serial, Viraasat, "a TV multi-starrer. But contrary to rumours, it's not based on the Mahabharat, and will go on air after April 2006," Nair winds up.