Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is currently hosting the 16th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) and during the episodes, he often delights contestants and viewers with personal stories. In a recent episode, Bachchan opened up to contestant Pranati Paidipati about a sharp response he once gave to a sarcastic shopkeeper in London.
When Amitabh Bachchan gave an apt reply to London shopkeeper
During their conversation, Pranati asked Bachchan whether he checks price tags while shopping. In response, the legendary actor shared that it's common to check prices before making a purchase. He then recounted an incident from a visit to London. "We were browsing in a store, and I happened to be looking at a tie when the shopkeeper, in a condescending tone, informed me that it cost 120 pounds," he recalled.
Bachchan continued, "I looked him straight in the eye and said, ‘Pack ten of these for me.’ Moments like that remind us to stand tall and represent our Indian pride, even in the face of arrogance. It’s important to make it clear that we are not to be underestimated.."
In 2020, as the show celebrated two decades on air, Sameer Nair, former programme head at Star TV, shared how Amitabh initially hesitated to host the show. However, after a trip to London where they watched a taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Bachchan agreed to take on the role during their return flight.
Big and KBC
KBC 16, now in its 16th season, has captivated millions of viewers across India, with Amitabh Bachchan serving as its host since it first aired in 2000, except for 2007, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. According to a recent report by Money Control, Big B, who started his KBC journey with Rs 25 lakh per episode in 2000 and is currently earning Rs 5 crore per episode.
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