‘You are the ones that make the show’: Amitabh Bachchan’s heartfelt note on KBC
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on his hectic schedule and the challenges of long shoots, but he described his time on the quiz-based reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' as truly special and poetic.
On his blog, Amitabh shared pictures greeting his fans, whom he affectionately calls his extended family, or EF, and wrote: “And the everlasting affection from all those that come even in inclement weather is a boon that shall never be forgotten… you are so, I am.”
The actor also shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from the KBC sets, adding: “And the work schedules continue… early calls and early starts and at times an early finish… but the traffic on the return journey makes the time saved as waived…”
“However, the time spent on the floor of KBC was special… almost a poetic symposium of recitations and the understanding of each verse, both from the contestant and the one that presses the black squares now… you are the ones that ‘make the show,’ is something that I repeat and live each day on the sets… it is the truth,” he wrote.
“I am so humbled by the affection and love… may I continue to be worthy of such love,” he added.
'Kaun Banega Crorepati' is the official Hindi adaptation of the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' franchise. Bachchan has hosted the show for its entire run except for the third season, during which Shah Rukh Khan took over as host.
On August 21, Bachchan described having his “most honoured moment” on the show when he met India’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team and celebrated their bronze medal at the Asian Games.
He wrote: “A revelation… and honour… and such a privilege. Why..? Did any of you ever know that India had a Women’s Ice Hockey Team… and that at the recent Asian Games they won the Bronze…”
“What a surprise and the most honoured moment to be with the entire team on KBC… and to learn of their journey and the hardships they face and faced… But NEVER say NEVER to a lady… they shall prove you wrong… No one believed this Team, and they proved it,” he added.
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