In a recent episode of the popular quiz show “KBC 16,” Samay Raina kept the audience and host Amitabh Bachchan in stitches when he jokingly claimed that he deserved to be part of Bachchan’s estate.
The Exchange of Jests
During the episode, Raina remarked per humor that since he has seen Amitabh since childhood, he deserves to have a cut of assets belonging to the veteran actor. This was greeted with laughter, together with a chuckle from Bachchan. This showed the camaraderie and lighter moments on the show.
An Emotional Return of Amitabh Bachchan to KBC 16
KBC’s 16th season started airing from August 13, 2024, marking the return of venerable Amitabh Bachchan as the host. While welcoming the audience, Bachchan expressed heartfelt gratitude for constant and unwavering support over the years. He acknowledged that the show was revived owing to public demand, and he vowed to double his efforts for the sake of the love and trust shown by the viewers. His heartfelt words touched fans, many of whom have been with the show since it first aired in 2000.
This season introduced the “Dugnaastra” feature, which allows participants to double their winnings for correctly answering a “super sawaal” (super question), under an interesting twist: the contestants would have to answer without any multiple-choice options. In the premiere episode, contestant Utkarsh Baxi arrived at the ₹25,00,000 question but took home ₹3,20,000 after an incorrect response.
In retrospect to the offer of hosting KBC, Bachchan stated how his family initially opposed it because they thought it would diminish his stature as an actor after moving from the big screen to television. They thought it would be the biggest mistake one could make. Nonetheless, Bachchan based his decision on his own judgment; he took the leap, and today, 25 years later, he remains at it.
With the years of its journey, the show has had many celebrities and eminent personalities gracing it. In a very special episode, the director Farah Khan and the actor Boman Irani appeared as guests. During their interaction, Bachchan recounted a certain incident he once had with Ratan Tata, the late industrialist. He talked about how Tata had borrowed money from him to make a telephone call, citing the humility of a man with immense riches.
KBC has been the platform to highlight social causes besides being pure entertainment. In the recent episode, Bachchan promised to build a toilet in a contestant’s house for sanitation purposes, which shows the show treading on the path of social improvement.
This season 16 of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” is a combination of knowledge, entertainment, and something emotionally heart-rending. The relentless sincerity of Amitabh Bachchan and the innovative ideas the show presents ensure that KBC remains a must-have on Indian television.
