KBC 16: Amitabh Bachchan once again charmed audiences during a recent episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16'. The veteran actor, who has been hosting the popular quiz show for several years, shared a light-hearted moment with contestant Trishul Singh Choudhary, which included an anecdote about his grandchildren’s reaction to his role in the film 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
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In the September 16 episode, Amitabh welcomed Trishul, a 30-year-old software engineer, to the hot seat. Trishul, who has been facing personal challenges with the support of his family, appeared slightly nervous despite his earlier confidence. Sensing the contestant’s discomfort, Amitabh reassured him with a warm hug and helped him feel at ease. He even decided to tweak some of the gameplay rules to make Trishul more comfortable.
During their chat, Trishul asked Amitabh whether he had ever tried sitting on a bean bag. The actor humorously replied that while they may be comfortable, bean bags are not really suited for older individuals like him. Trishul quickly complimented the superstar, quipping, “But you’re only 40 or 45 years old.” Amitabh responded to the playful comment with a smile.
Amitabh Bachchan shares his grandkids' reaction to Kalki 2898 AD
In another light-hearted moment, Amitabh shared that he once watched a Hollywood sci-fi film with his grandchildren but struggled to follow the storyline. He revealed that after the film, his grandchildren humorously admitted they didn’t understand Kalki 2898 AD either, saying, “Even we didn’t understand Kalki.” Trishul, meanwhile, praised Amitabh for his portrayal of Ashwatthama in the highly anticipated film.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a dystopian sci-fi action thriller featuring an ensemble cast, including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Kamal Haasan, and Saswata Chatterjee, among others.
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Amitabh Bachchan’s upcoming projects
Looking ahead, Amitabh Bachchan is set to begin shooting for the sequel to 'Kalki 2898 AD' in 2025. He is also gearing up for his role in R. Balki’s remake of 'The Intern', in which he will co-star with Deepika Padukone. The original film starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.