Latest news with #KBC
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Buys Rs 40 Crore Plot In Ayodhya, His Fourth Investment In The City
Last Updated: Amitabh Bachchan buys fourth plot in Ayodhya worth Rs 40 crore, near Sarayu project. Amitabh Bachchan is steadily building his presence in Ayodhya's luxury real estate market. According to a recent Hindustan Times report, the legendary actor has just bought his fourth property in the temple town — a massive 25,000 square foot plot valued at Rs 40 crore. This premium land parcel is said to be located near 'Sarayu', an upscale development in which Bachchan had already invested Rs 14.5 crore. The area has rapidly become a hotbed for high-end real estate, drawing major attention ever since the Ram Mandir project gained momentum. Just days before this latest buy, the Piku star also invested Rs 10 crore each in a real estate firm owned by Bollywood producer Anand Pandit. His earlier investments in Ayodhya include a 5,372 sq ft plot purchased last year for Rs 4.54 crore, ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration. As per Mint, this was the beginning of his interest in Ayodhya real estate. Another significant acquisition was a 54,000 sq ft plot, registered under a trust named after his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Reports suggest the actor is planning to build a memorial on that land dedicated to his late father. Outside Ayodhya, the Bachchans have also been actively expanding their real estate portfolio. In 2023, Amitabh and son Abhishek Bachchan jointly bought 10 apartments worth Rs 25 crore. Jaya Bachchan, during her Rajya Sabha declaration last year, revealed that the couple's total assets were valued at Rs 1,578 crore. Their movable assets stood at Rs 849.11 crore, while immovable properties totaled Rs 729.77 crore. Given recent developments, those numbers are expected to have increased. On the acting front, Amitabh was last seen in the 2024 film 'Vettaiyan," an action drama film directed by T. J. Gnanavel. He is currently preparing for the next season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He has hosted KBC since its launch in 2000, except for Season 3, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. Amitabh Bachchan has already featured in announcement posters and teaser videos for KBC 17, and is expected to shoot full-fledged promos in the coming weeks. The new season is scheduled to go on floors in July, with a premiere planned for the first week of August.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nothing New, Just Amitabh Bachchan Making His Fans' Sunday Extra Special
Last Updated: Amitabh Bachchan took his sweet time to meet and greet his fans with folded hands. Continuing his Sunday ritual of meeting and greeting fans, Amitabh Bachchan was once again seen outside his bungalow Jalsa on May 25. The veteran actor, who enjoys a fan base of millions across all age groups, makes sure never to miss a chance to enthral his fans. In a video shared on Instagram, the 82-year-old Bollywood superstar was seen waving at his fans from the main gate of his bungalow. Dressed in a pink floral-printed jacket over a white kurta pyjama, Big B paired it with a matching bandana. As seen in the clip, he took time to meet and greet his fans with folded hands. Surrounded by his security team, the veteran actor was in all smiles as he stood outside his villa and looked at the crowd gathered outside. Amid loud cheers and great excitement, he was also seen interacting with someone. In other news, Big B, after a series of blank posts on X for a week, reacted to India's latest economic milestone. Taking to his account in the wee hours of Monday, May 26, the veteran actor expressed his pride as India becomes the fourth-largest economy in the world. He wrote, 'T 5390(ii) – Jai Hind! India 4th largest economy in the World .. USA, China, Germany, India ..and 2.5 – 3 yrs will become 3rd largest. United States: With a GDP of $30.51 trillion. China: With a GDP of $19.23 trillion. Germany: With a GDP of $4.74 trillion. India: approx $ 4 trillion. " T 5390(ii) -जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 !India 4th largest economy in the World .. USA, China, Germany, India ..and 2.5 – 3 yrs will become 3rd largest ..United States: With a GDP of $30.51 With a GDP of $19.23 With a GDP of $4.74 :… — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 25, 2025 Additionally, the 82-year-old actor also praised the Agniveers, India's new-generation soldiers, in an emotional tribute. Sharing a collage featuring Agniveer troops, he wrote, 'Agniveer Zindabad. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!! Jai Hind." T 5390 (iii) अग्निवीर ज़िंदाबाद 🇮🇳 !!भारत माता की जय 🇮🇳🇮🇳 !!जय हिन्द 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 25, 2025 As for his professional front, Amitabh Bachchan was last on-screen in two films in 2024. He was seen as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and others. Next, the 82-year-old superstar was seen in the Tamil-language film Vettaiyan, an action drama film directed by TJ Gnanavel and starring Rajinikanth. He is currently preparing for the next season of the popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He has hosted KBC since its launch in 2000, except for Season 3, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. First Published:
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Bowls brilliance for Krugersdorp at nationals
This year's National Bowls Championship for women saw three of Krugersdorp Bowling Club's (KBC) members making history for the Sables Bowls team by taking home all three podium medals in the singles event. • Also read: Young KBC bowler 'a Protea in the making' Spokesperson for the club, David Parker, said member Leila Snyman reached the finals to play against her Sables colleague, Bridget Herselman, where this game proved to be a great display of the sport. Many spectators said this was the best game of singles they have ever seen in years,' David commented. He continued that Leila once again proved that she has an exceptional big-match temperament, where she kept her composure all the time, by playing some unbelievable shots. 'The game was played in good spirit and sportsmanship from both players, where Bridget won the match 21–18, where all the Sables members were great ambassadors for the game of bowls.' President of the KBC, Andy Shelby, added that Leila is a great member who has shown that the younger generation can play the game at the highest level. 'The whole of KBC is proud of what she achieved. There is a feeling that she could become the KBC's first national player,' he believes. David continued that KBC also had a team of four women who also did the club proud by reaching the last eight in the National Ladies Fours Tournament. Maureen Love, Elysse Heine, Estelle Serfontein and Barbara Minaar reached the quarter finals. They showed team spirit in a combination of winning. I congratulate all the ladies who excelled at nationals on flying the KBC flag proudly,' David concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Salman Khan replacing Amitabh Bachchan as host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17? Know truth here
Kaun Banega Crorepati began in 2000, and since then, Amitabh Bachchan has been the face of the show. Except for one season, he has consistently hosted it. His powerful voice and distinctive style of asking questions are widely appreciated by the audience. Fans are emotionally attached to the show, and watching Big B on this stage is a unique experience. However, reports suggest that Bachchan may step down from the host's chair due to personal reasons, and superstar Salman Khan might replace him. A source claimed to Bollywood Hungama portal that Salman Khan has already begun talks with the makers of the quiz show. If both parties reach an agreement, he could soon be announced as the new host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. The source said, 'Salman Khan is the king of the small screen, and the best face to replace Amitabh Bachchan is him, as he also has a strong connection with audiences in smaller centres. Shah Rukh Khan has also hosted KBC, and if everything goes well, Salman will be the newest to take television screens by storm.' Now, to put end to these rumours, a close source associated with Sony TV has said that this news is completely false and baseless. Talking to India Today, a source from Sony TV clarified that there has been no discussion about any change in the show's host as of now. He said, 'It is very strange that such rumours are flying. The truth is that there is no question of removing Big B from the show.' According to sources, preparations are underway for the promo shoot for ' KBC Season 17′ and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in it too. The channel has also included him in the poster and promo video. The shooting of the show will begin from July and it will be telecast on television in the first week of August.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan Will Not 'Replace' Amitabh Bachchan In KBC 17: 'It Is Bizarre That...'
Last Updated: Despite reports, Salman Khan is not replacing Amitabh Bachchan as KBC 17 host, says Sony source. Big B is still shooting promos for the new season. Amid buzz that Salman Khan might take over as host of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, a source close to Sony TV has shut down the speculation, calling it 'bizarre." Several reports, including one by Bollywood Hungama, had earlier suggested that Salman was in 'advanced talks" with the channel and could potentially replace Amitabh Bachchan on the long-running quiz show. The rumours gained traction after claims surfaced that Big B may step back from hosting duties due to 'personal reasons." One insider quoted in a report even said, 'Get ready to tune into Sony as Salman Khan might host the biggest and most popular quiz show of India as Amitabh Bachchan will be stepping back from KBC due to personal reasons." However, a fresh report by India Today dismissed the possibility, clarifying that no such replacement is in the works. 'It is bizarre that such news reports are coming in. There is no way Big B would be replaced on the show," a source close to Sony TV told the publication. In fact, Amitabh Bachchan has already featured in announcement posters and teaser videos for KBC 17, and is expected to shoot full-fledged promos in the coming weeks. The new season is scheduled to go on floors in July, with a premiere planned for the first week of August. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is reportedly gearing up to return as the host of Bigg Boss 19. According to reports, the actor will shoot the first promotional video for the upcoming season by the end of June, with a tentative launch window in late July. Sony TV had officially announced Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 on April 4 with a quirky promo featuring Amitabh Bachchan. In the video, Big B played a patient with a stomach ache, only to reveal that the excitement was due to the show's return. He also encouraged fans to register for the new season via Sony LIV, SMS, or IVR. Amitabh Bachchan has hosted KBC since its launch in 2000, except for Season 3, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. First Published:
