Several reports suggested Amitabh Bachchan would be replaced by Salman Khan for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 17, however director Arun Sheshkumar dismissed the rumours. "Whatever you have heard about Salman replacing Mr Bachchan is completely incorrect. Mr Bachchan is hosting 17th season of KBC," he said. "It'll air from August 12, Bachchan saab will begin shooting mid-July," claimed a source.