In Mumbai, the actor‑comedian Kiku Sharda graced the quiz‑based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati and let the audience in on one of his all‑time favorite Amitabh Bachchan movies. On the episode, he stepped into the “hot seat” as his comic persona, Bachcha Yadav, and immediately lightened the mood with jokey remarks about meeting Big B’s height and complimenting his famous smile.
Beyond the laughs, Kiku revealed that Kaala Patthar holds a special place in his heart. Bachchan, in turn, confessed that his first job was at a coal plant—a detail that later fed into his acting for the film.
A memorable moment occurred when Kiku performed a playful rendition of the classic “Mere Angne Mein.” He added a humorous twist, teasingly asking, “biwi hi moti hoti hai, pati bhi mota ho sakta hai,” which earned hearty laughter from both Bachchan and the viewers.
Kaun Banega Crorepati is one of India’s most beloved and longest‑running TV programs, and it played a pivotal role in reviving Big B’s career during a tough financial period. In the late 1990s, his production house, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation (AB Corp), had suffered significant losses, partly because of its overly corporate strategy in a film industry that still favored traditional methods.
The corporation’s biggest setback came after the 1996 Miss World pageant in Bengaluru, which drew nationwide backlash against holding such an event in India. The controversy led to a decline in audience goodwill and amplified financial strain.
Faced with mounting debts, Bachchan turned to television in 2000 with KBC. The move catapulted the superstar from a film‑only presence to a household name across millions of Indian homes. The new platform allowed him to command prime‑time slots and capture the hearts of countless families.
Audiences warmly embraced Big B on Kaun Banega Crorepati, a format adapted from the UK’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The show currently airs on Sony Entertainment Television and is also available on Sony LIV.
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