Sony TV’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ gets nearly 20 million registrations

Sony Entertainment Television’s much loved ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ series continues to impress audiences, with a staggering number of entries received this year prior to the show launch.

The whole nation went into a frenzy from the moment the first announcement was made by Amitabh Bachchan himself on Twitter. Within minutes of registration lines opening, fans of the show hauled to various platform in anticipation to get a chance to be on the hot seat. With entries crossing 19.8 million, this season broke records of previous ones making it a maximum number of registrations made in the history of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. And that’s not all! Over 51 lakhs entries were received on last day, making it highest single day registration.

Talking on the development Danish Khan, EVP and Business Head at Sony Entertainment Television said, “The record breaking registration numbers reinforces the immense popularity KBC enjoys in our country. Year after year, the show celebrates power of knowledge with the biggest superstar of India Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. With these astounding numbers we are extremely bullish for this season which will be a six week, Monday to Friday season.”