Amitabh Bachchan Announces Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 In Iconic Agneepath Style
Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up to make a comeback with a new season of the widely popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Sony has confirmed that Big B is returning once again to challenge the contestants in season 17. The announcement came with a unique promo where Amitabh Bachchan was seen drawing inspiration from one of his legendary characters.
The announcement video started with a wealthy and arrogant man berating a salesman who allegedly damaged his carpet, which was imported from London. As the man kept accusing the salesman, he decided to drop some facts. He then proceeded to explain that the carpet's fibre and anti-dust properties proved that there was no actual damage done to the carpet. Before leaving, the salesman handed the so-called wealthy man a bit of cash and suggested he use it for his throat after all that yelling.
The scene then shifted to Amitabh Bachchan as he stepped into the frame and delivered the punchline and said, 'Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai," which translates to 'Where there is wisdom, there is confidence." Towards the end of the clip, Big B was seen announcing the premiere date in the style of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, one of his legendary characters from Agneepath, and said, '11 August se appointment hai apna, kya bolta hai? Appointment. English bolta hai."
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The announcement video came after there was a widespread rumour surrounding Big B's departure from the show. Previously, a report by Bollywood Hungama suggested that Bachchan might be stepping down from the position of host due to personal reasons and Salman Khan would be considered as a potential replacement. The publication quoted a source who stated, 'Salman Khan is the king of the small screen, and the best face to replace Amitabh Bachchan is his, as he also has a strong connection with the audience in the smaller centres. Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan had hosted KBC, and if everything goes well, Salman will be the newest to take the television sets by storm."
However, Bachchan was quick to put these rumours to rest as he shared behind-the-scenes snapshots from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, reaffirming his commitment to the show. With this new announcement and promo launch, there is no more doubt that Amitabh Bachchan will be donning the hat of a host in the brand-new season of KBC.
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