Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 is set to air a Diwali special episode featuring the cast of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Multiple outlets report that Amitabh Bachchan will join with actors including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey during the festive segment. The episode also functions as a promotional platform for Ramayana.
Several sources specify that Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi will play Sita, aligning with their roles in the film. Times of India additionally describes a lighter on-stage moment in which Ranbir asks Amitabh Bachchan about his childhood Diwali memories, leading to a discussion about firecrackers. Times of India also mentions that Ramayana is set for release in November 2026, and frames the episode as part of the film’s broader visibility around Diwali.
