After a recent quote in which the 83 year old actor had suggested his retirement, Amitabh Bachchan has put the rumours to rest. Amitabh Bachchan clarified that his word ‘retire’ was used to mean that he went to his bed as it was late, and not to act or his professional responsibilities.
The clarification follows a blog entry that was seen as a sign that the veteran actor was mulling stepping aside from the limelight. Bachchan later released a clipping from the newspaper regarding the reports and gave the details behind his original statement.
Amitabh Bachchan Retirement Rumours – What did he say?
The rumour mill started when Amitabh Bachchan penned an entry in his blog stating that, “Time to retire”. The declaration sparked speculation that the actor might be thinking of leaving the entertainment industry.
In another blog post, Bachchan directly replied to the reports. “Retire” was not being taken as a word meaning to end his career, but rather to go to sleep, he explained.
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He said he was not about to be retired from his work anytime soon and noted that in his original post, it meant that he was about to go to sleep. His reply was also full of his usual wit regarding the interpretation of his words.
Is Amitabh Bachchan calling it a day on acting?
No, as it skips the word acting and host, Amitabh Bachchan’s clarification has given no reason to believe that he has decided to retire from acting or hosting. The actor said in particular that he was not closing up his work anytime soon.
The clarification is also in line with his current professional calendar. The 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, which started on August 10, 2026, is being hosted by Bachchan. The show airs from Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and is also streaming on Sony LIV.
Bachchan turned 84 years old on 11th October. He still has an active professional life, thanks to TV and films.
Amitabh Bachchan continues to host KBC 18 season
Kaun Banega Crorepati is another definite part of Bachchan’s work schedule. The actor has been the host of the quiz show for years now and is hosting the show as host in Season 18.
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A rampant contestant asks Bachchan about his wife, the actor and Rajya Sabha MP, Jaya Bachchan in the upcoming episode. The contestant asks if he has ever had to wait at any event for Jaya to prepare.
In response, Bachchan shares a funny way in which he ensures that they make it to events on time. When asked if he would have to go to a wedding at 6 pm, he says to Jaya that it is at 5 pm. This will allow her more preparation time before they depart.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Latest Job and Film News Now
The clarification is Amitabh Bachchan’s latest, as he stays engaged in entertainment ventures. He is the last to appear on the big screen in the movie “Vettaiyan,” which was released in 2024 and starred Rajinikanth, reports NDTV.
New public comments about work have also revealed a continuation of work as an integral part of his routine. In June 2026, Bachchan shared about how he was finding it hard to sleep because of his work-related thoughts and how his schedule is packed when talking about his professional commitments.
The clarification comes as Bachchan is still discussing professional life openly, with him being the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. So far, the actor has come out with a clear statement, that his comment was referring to going to bed and not leaving work.
