Amitabh Bachchan on how and why he became the host of the TV show KBC

Amitabh Bachchan is a Bollywood legend who has been biggest name in industry for decades. He is also host for popular Indian television reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), which is based on British Show, Who wants to be a Millionaire? In fact, he has been show’s host since its inception in 2000. show is w in its 11^th season. In an interview, Amitabh spoke about how he went on to become host for popular show.

Amitabh was advised against TV

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In interview, Amitabh Bachchan discussed how and why he chose to become host for Kaun Banega Crorepati. He said that his association with show was more of a coincidence than an intentional decision. He was approached with idea for show by channel. His family and colleagues initially advised him to t take up offer and to avoid television. However, Amitabh felt that it was something new and so he wanted to give it a try.

How he decided to become KBC’s host

He asked people behind show to tell him how it would work and what process was. As KBC was based on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, the production and crew decided to take Amitabh to England where original show was hosted. re he witnessed how reality show was conducted and liked what he saw. He told producers of KBC that he would work as host for ir show if y man to capture original one’s atmosphere and set design. crew for KBC did just that and Amitabh Bachchan n decided to take up offer and became first host for Kaun Banega Crorepati.

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Amitabh’s post about KBC season 11

After shooting of first episode of KBC season 11, Amitabh Bachchan shared some pictures on social media from set of show. 11^th season of KBC started in August this year. It is 10^th season with Amitabh as its host. Here is what Amitabh posted online.

KBC season 11 is still ongoing and airing on television. On big screen, Amitabh will be next seen in upcoming film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. His next projects will be Jhund and Brahmastra. Jhund is a Bollywood sports drama, which has been directed by Nagraj Manjule. Brahmastra will also feature Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. film is set to release on December 25, 2019. 

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