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Hans India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shilpa Shetty talks about how Helen, Rekha, Madhuri have inspired her
Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty, who is seen as a judge on the dance reality show 'Super Dancer Chapter 5', has revealed the three iconic women, who have always inspired her throughout her career and life. Shilpa acknowledged three women as her lifelong inspirations, and said: 'There have always been three women in my life who have inspired me — Helen Ji, Rekha Ji, and Madhuri Dixit Ji.' What made Helen Ji special for Shilpa was 'that no matter what she wore or did, it never looked inappropriate.' Talking about Rekha, she said: 'Rekha Ji could speak volumes just with her eyes — her lip-sync and expressions were phenomenal.' For Shilpa, every performance of Madhuri Dixit has a touch of class. 'I actually learned to dance by watching her videos. These three women have always been a great source of inspiration for me.' Speaking about her mother Sunanda, Shilpa shared: 'My mother did far more than anyone could. When I was 17, I was very naive and didn't know much. During that time, my mother traveled with me and supported me for nearly 10 years.' She added: 'She made my life her priority. She was my mom-manager, my advisor, and my biggest critic. Whatever I am today is because of my mother.' The judging trio of Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapoor, and Marzi Pestonji have returned with 'Super Dancer Chapter 5', which airs on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. The actress had earlier revealed the novelty behind the new season of 'Super Dancer'. She had shared, 'It's rare for a reality show to highlight anything beyond the contestants' journey on stage. This season, 'Super Dancer' will showcase the inspiring journeys of contestants' mothers'. She further mentioned, 'Being a mother myself, I've come to appreciate that even while embracing the beautiful roles of a wife, daughter and a sister, motherhood takes precedence, and we always hold our children at the very centre of our hearts and lives.' 'We often applaud the kids, but their mothers deserve an equal share of that applause. On behalf of all the kids, I want to thank every mother out there kyunki maa hi hoti hain bacchon ki safalta ke peeche ka asli sitara'.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Amitabh Bachchan becomes highest-paid TV host for KBC 17, earns Rs... per episode, leaves behind Salman Khan's Bigg Boss pay
Amitabh Bachchan's highly anticipated quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati is all set to premiere on August 11. KBC is one of the most loved shows on TV, not only because of the concept but also because of Amitabh Bachchan's charisma, his witty sense of humour, and his captivating hosting skills. The news is creating buzz not just for Big B's return as the iconic quiz host, but also for the hefty paycheck he's reportedly earning for the new season. Amitabh Bachchan Returns as Host of KBC? Amitabh Bachchan, who has been a constant part of KBC, has hosted the quiz show since 2000. Except for Season 3, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, the rest of the KBC seasons have witnessed Amitabh as its host. The show will premiere on August 11, 2025, and will air from Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. Amitabh Bachchan's Fee for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 According to reports, Amitabh will earn Rs 5 crore per episode. With five episodes per week, the sum of five episodes comes to Rs 25 crore in a week. This massive paycheck reportedly makes him the highest-paid television host in India, surpassing Salman Khan, who earned Rs 12 crore per Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Bigg Boss OTT 2, despite filming only two episodes a week. Will This Be Amitabh Bachchan's Last KBC? Even before the show's release date was announced, many rumours made headlines that Amitabh might step aside as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati for personal reasons and that Salman Khan could replace him. With the news surfacing online, it came as a shock and disappointment for fans. However, to everyone's relief, Sony and Bachchan himself firmly debunked those rumours. Are you excited about Amitabh Bachchan's new season of KBC?
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amitabh Bachchan To Return With Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 On This Date
New Delhi: Kaun Banega Crorepati completed 25 years on July 3, 2025. Sony Entertainment Television has now unveiled the new campaign for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, which is all set to premiere on August 11, 2025. What's Happening Amitabh Bachchan returns as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati aka KBC Season 17on August 11, 2025. It will be aired Monday-Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. The campaign titled Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai for Season 17 champions the dreams of commoners and their 'Can Do' attitude. It puts the spotlight on the new theme about how knowledge is empowering India and fuelling a common man's ambitions, while instilling confidence in them. Season 17 will be directed by filmmaker Vikas Bahl and created by his production house, Good Co., for the campaign. Vikas Bahl shared, " KBC has always been more than a quiz show, it's a window into India's changing mindset. India is ready to shine today because knowledge gives them courage, confidence, and that earned sense of pride. And when you have that kind of akal, a bit of akad or the swag that comes with it is only natural. It's not arrogance, but the belief that ' Main bhi kar sakta hoon '." Amitabh Bachchan said, " Kaun Banega Crorepati has always stood as a celebration of knowledge and the quiet pride that comes with it. This year's campaign, Jahan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, captures that sentiment beautifully and encourages people to take pride in their intellect and to walk tall with the confidence that comes from truly knowing." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) About KBC The first ever episode of KBC was aired on July 3, 2000. The quiz show went on to achieve incredible popularity and has now reached Season 17. There were rumours of Amitabh Bachchan parting ways with the show. However, those were put to rest as the new season is all set to premiere next month. In A Nutshell Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up to return to our screens with Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 on August 11, at 9 PM. Sony Entertainment Television unveiled its new campaign for the upcoming season with a powerful theme.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 to premiere on August 11
Popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to return with its 17th season and will premiere on August 11. The show will air Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV . This season launches with a new campaign, 'Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahaan Akad Hai', which focuses on how knowledge can instil confidence and a sense of pride. Directed by filmmaker Vikas Bahl , the campaign aims to reflect the mindset of a changing India where self-belief is driven by awareness and learning. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category others MCA healthcare Design Thinking Leadership PGDM Digital Marketing Cybersecurity Data Analytics Others Operations Management Finance Product Management Data Science Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Degree Management MBA Technology Data Science Healthcare CXO Project Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Vikas Bahl shares, 'KBC has always been more than a quiz show, it's a window into India's changing mindset. India today is ready to shine because knowledge gives them courage, confidence, and that earned sense of pride. And when you have that kind of akal, a bit of akad or the swag that come with it is only natural. It's not arrogance, but the belief that 'Main bhi kar sakta hoon'.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost To Rent A Private Jet May Surprise You (View Prices) Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo Returning as host, Amitabh Bachchan echoed the campaign's theme. Bachchan shares, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati has always stood as a celebration of knowledge and the quiet pride that comes with it. This year's campaign, 'Jahan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai', captures that sentiment beautifully and encouraging people to take pride in their intellect and to walk tall with the confidence that comes from truly knowing.' Live Events
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Announces Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 In Iconic Agneepath Style
The announcement video came after there was a widespread rumour surrounding Big B's departure from the show. 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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) 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. First Published: July 11, 2025, 17:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
