Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 promo: Sumbul Touqeer Khan leaves Amitabh Bachchan impressed with her knowledge
It features TV star Sumbul Touqeer Khan and how she impresses
Amitabh Bachchan
with her knowledge. Amitabh Bachchan will once again take the host's chair, bringing his unmatched charm to the show.
In the promo, a group of friends can be seen enjoying and partying at a restaurant. They address the manager of the restaurant – played by Sumbul Touqeer Khan – to get them the food. They then start to insult her and belittle her. They ask her to bring Manchurian and not act like she has to get it from China.
Later, Sumbul slams them and shares how Manchurian was first made in India itself. The friend group gets surprised by her knowledge.
The next drama features Big B and how he gets impressed by Sumbul's knowledge as well.
The promo was shared on the official channel with the caption that reads, 'Jahan Akal Hai Wahan Akad Hai! Isiliye aaj bhi gyaan ka dum sabse bada hai… (Where there's knowledge, there's confidence. That's why knowledge is still the greatest power).'
In a previous promo, Amitabh Bachchan delivered the announcement with flair, saying, '11 August se appointment hai apun ka maalum.' Fans showered love on the legendary actor and expressed their excitement to watch the show.
Recently, Big B shared a note that read, 'And the prep begins the beguine… to be back to the people… to be with them in their desires to improve life and livings… the opportunity that changes lives… in an hour… my love and regard.'
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