No matter how many game shows have been aired on Indian television since its inception, but if there is one show which has always won audiences' trust and respect, it is none other than Kaun Banega Crorepati. The show started its journey in 2000 and has seen 8 successful seasons so far and now it's coming up with its latest season 9 with megastar Amitabh Bachchan as host. Except season 3, which was presented by superstar Shah Rukh Khan , Big B has hosted the show seven times since its inception in 2000. Promos of the latest show are out and have received overwhelming response from the audience. The popularity of the show can be seen from the total number of entries it has received this years since promos went on air.

The entire nation is waiting for the show with bated breath. There is a lot of excitement among the people who want to participate in the game show, and hence KBC 9 has garnered unprecedented response from the participants. With entries crossing 19.8 million, the latest season of the quiz game show has broken records of previous seasons, making it a maximum number of registrations made in the history of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Reportedly, a whooping 51 lacs entries one received on its last day only, making it highest single day registration for any game show.

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, Mon-Fri season.”

Kaun Banega Crorepati will air on Sony Entertainment Television.