Kaun Banega Crorepati 12: What Happens After The Registration? Game Show's Selection Process Explained
The Entire Process Will Be Digital This Time For KBC
Updated : May 12, 2020 12:44 PM IST
In the first promo of Kaun Banega Crorepati that was dropped online last week, Amitabh Bachchan stated, Har Cheez PE Brake Lag Sakta Hai Sapno Pe Nahi. Well, with this piece of message, he made it very obvious that the 12th season of KBC will surely happen despite the coronavirus crisis and the lockdown in place.
The makers of the show were earlier contemplating an on-ground audition round that involved a general knowledge test, followed by interviews conducted across different locations in the country. But that surely is not possible because it would imply going against the lockdown imposed by the central government. Instead, for the first time in twenty years producers Studio NEXT and Sony Entertainment Television have culled out a plan in order to make way for the initial rounds online. The registration process will wrap up by July after which the makers will decide the way forward, Mid-Day reported.
The registration process began over the weekend with Bachchan posing a simple question, “Where in China was the Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, first identified?”
Now, those who have given the correct answer to the question will be shortlisted by the randomiser and will be reached out to, over the phone, for further assessment.
The publication quoted a source as saying, "The audition comprising a general knowledge test and a video submission will be conducted online via SonyLIV. The final round is the personal interview with the shortlisted contestants, which will be conducted via video calls."
It has also been reported that Amitabh shot the first promo at Jalsa and is now busy filming the daily questions at his Juhu home.
Amit Raisinghani head, business planning and communication, Sony, confirmed it with Mid-day and said notwithstanding the lockdown, the aspirants have increased, "This is the season of firsts as the entire screening and selection will be managed digitally. We are confident that this season will redefine the power of knowledge."