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Hindi cinema icon Amitabh Bachchan’s journey as host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (Kbc) has been nothing short of historic. The megastar stepped into the shoes of the quizmaster for the Indian version of the reality knowledge show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ in 2000, and since then, he has become synonymous with Kbc becoming a blockbuster like the films that ensured his place in history.

Bachchan’s journey as host of ‘Kbc’ also marked a comeback for him when he was really down and out. At a time when his film career had groun to a halt and he was saddled with debts, the small screen provided a platform for Bachchan to reconnect with the audience that grew up adoring him.

The year 1989 was particularly bad for Bachchan. His star power has well and truly begun to wane with films such as ‘Jaadugar’, ‘Toofan’ and ‘Main Azaad Hoon’ (all...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan made a sweet revelation that sprinter Dutee Chand had gifted her winning shoes to him. At the 2019 Summer Universiade in Napoli, Chand won gold in the 100m race, becoming the first Indian woman sprinter to win gold at the Universiade. She had finished the sprint in 11.32 seconds.

In the episode 16th of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Dr Apoorva Malhotra from Pathankot, Punjab, made her way to the hot seat.

For the ‘Super Sandook’ section, in which 10 questions are asked in a rapid fire manner in 90 seconds, the contestant was asked: Dutee Chand represents India in which sport? The options given were- Athletics, Shooting, Cricket, and Tennis.

The contestant was not able to give the correct answer for this. However, she gave eight correct answers, and won Rs 80,000.

Recalling his meeting with Dutee Chand, host of the show Amitabh said: “I met her once,...

Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the Indian production designer best known for his work on the Oscar-nominated “Lagaan” (2001) and BAFTA-nominated “Devdas” (2002), was found dead Aug. 2 at his studio in Karjat, near Bollywood capital Mumbai. He was 57.

According to Indian news agency Pti, local police suspect that Desai allegedly died of suicide, though they are investigating further.

During his distinguished career, Desai worked with Mira Nair on the Oscar-nominated “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love” (1996). He also worked with several leading Bollywood filmmakers including Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “Parinda” (1989) and “1942: A Love Story” (1993); Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1995), “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) and “Devdas” (2002); Ashutosh Gowariker on “Lagaan” (2001) and “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008); and Rajkumar Hirani on the “Munna Bhai” franchise. He also designed the “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) set for “Kaun Banega Crorepati?,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”

In 2003, Desai produced “Desh Devi Maa...

Mumbai, Oct 27 (Ians) Bollywood icon and Kaun Banega Crorepati host Amitabh Bachchan on Monday admonished a contestant who wanted to get plastic surgery done on his wife with the prize money he has won on the show.

"Kbc" season 12 contestant Koshlendra Singh Tomar left host Amitabh Bachchan surprised when he reportedly said that he wants to get plastic surgery done on his wife's face with the prize money because he is allegedly tired of seeing the same face over the past 15 years, according to a report in hindustantimes.com.

However, after seeing Big B's reaction, the contestant from Madhya Pradesh reportedly said that he was joking. To this Bachchan reportedly reacted saying such things should not be said even as a joke.

Tomar, who is a Gram Panchayat secretary in a Madhya Pradesh village, has won an amount of Rs 40,000 on the television quiz show.

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July 3rd marked 20 Years Of Kanu Banega Crorepati. Star Amitabh Bachchan and Sameer Nair, who spearheaded Kbc, look back at the gameshow that was a game-changer for Indian television.

20 years and still going strong! Did Sameer Nair, now CEO of Applause Entertainment who was back then in the year 2,000, the programme head at Star TV, ever think that Kaun Banega Crorepati (Kbc) would become such a longevous phenomenon?

Recalling the beginnings of what turned out to be a masterplan Sameer Nair remembers walking into the Bachchans’ home Jalsa armed with the VHS of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the original version of Kbc. “Was I sure that it was going to be Mr Bachchan? Absolutely. I was absolutely sure it had to be Mr Bachchan. Only he had the clout to enter every household. At that point of time nothing else was certain. Would the concept work in India?...

NEW DELHI -- STAR announced Friday that it will cease production on the the Indian version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, which has been airing on the network's flagship Hindi entertainment channel STAR Plus since last September. Known here as Kaun Banega Crorepati or KBC2, the series -- now in its second season -- is hosted by Indian film superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was hospitalized last December and operated for an intestinal infection. Though Bachchan was discharged from hospital almost a month ago, his doctors have advised him a further two months rest which has led to STAR canceling shooting for future episodes. The cancellation is expected to hurt advertising revenues for STAR Plus. Industry estimates indicate that KBC 2 had raked in about Rupees 4 billion rupees ($22 million) so far, with a similar amount expected if the show had run its entire length into the summer.