KBC Diwali special: Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey join Amitabh Bachchan on 29-30 October
The cast of Ramayana will appear with host Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati's Diwali special episodes on 29 and 30 October at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, with Ranbir Kapoor sharing his views on relationships and a family morning ritual.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, the stars of the upcoming film Ramayana, will join host Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati's Diwali special episodes, airing on 29 and 30 October at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, in an episode built around Diwali nostalgia, devotion and conversation rooted in the epic.
A Diwali special with the Ramayana cast
The Diwali special brings together the quiz show's host and the cast of one of Indian cinema's most awaited films. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey will appear with Amitabh Bachchan across the two episodes on Thursday and Friday, 29 and 30 October, at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, with the episodes also available on Sony LIV.
A teaser shared by the channel's official handle showed the actors in a light-hearted conversation with Bachchan about Diwali nostalgia. The special episode is framed as a celebration of the festival of lights through performances and conversations rooted in faith and tradition, tying the quiz format to the themes of the epic.
Ranbir Kapoor on relationships and a family ritual
During the interaction, Ranbir Kapoor spoke about what keeps relationships strong, saying that friendship forms the foundation of every bond, and that love joins a relationship together, trust makes it stronger, and respect helps it endure. His reflections drew warm applause from the audience and the host.
He also shared a personal family detail, telling Bachchan that ever since his daughter Raha was born, not a single day has passed without the family beginning the morning with the Hanuman Chalisa as sung by Bachchan himself. Bachchan responded warmly to the revelation, and the exchange became one of the most talked-about moments from the episode.
The film behind the episode
The episode serves as a promotional appearance ahead of Ramayana: Part One, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on Diwali 2026. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and visual effects studio DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, with Sony Pictures distributing it globally.
In the film, Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, and Ravie Dubey plays Rama's brother Lakshman. The KBC appearance therefore pairs the film's leading cast with Bachchan, himself a long-standing figure in Hindi cinema, for a festive episode that blends the quiz show with the mythology at the heart of the film.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the KBC Diwali special with the Ramayana cast air?
The special episodes air on 29 and 30 October 2026 at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, and are also available on Sony LIV.
Who plays whom in Ramayana: Part One?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled for a worldwide release on Diwali 2026.