“Kaun Banega Crorepati” is a very long-running TV reality show.Hosted by the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, KBC 15 is currently airing, captivating viewers with the star’s charisma and personal anecdotes.
In a recent episode, Amitabh Bachchan shared a touching story about his connection with athlete Dutee Chand, the third Indian woman ever to qualify for the Summer Olympic Games in 2016.
The moment that sparked this conversation was when a contestant named Apurva Malhotra faced a challenging question worth Rs 3,20,000.
She decided to utilize her last lifeline, “Video Call A Friend,” when she couldn’t answer.The question was: “Who among these individuals has served as a Lok Sabha MP in one state and a Vidhan Sabha MLA in another?” Seeking help from her father, Apurva correctly chose Option A, Smt Sushma Swaraj.
As the game unfolded, Amitabh Bachchan introduced the “Super Sandook” round, where the contestant won Rs 80,000.Feeling confident, she decided to forego her lifeline, “Video Call A Friend.” During the Super Sandook round, a question concerning Dutee Chand emerged.This prompted Amitabh Bachchan to reveal a heartwarming detail – Dutee Chand had presented him with the shoes she wore when achieving her historic victory.
In a playful tone, Bachchan quipped that those shoes were the reason he was “running” the show.
Earlier in KBC 15, Amitabh Bachchan shared a personal story about his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and his inter-caste marriage.He disclosed that the renowned political activist Sarojini Naidu supported his father’s decision to marry Teji Bachchan, despite the conservative views prevailing in Allahabad at the time.Inter-caste marriages were frowned upon, but Sarojini Naidu’s endorsement and her introduction of his father to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru were pivotal moments of support.
