KBC 16: Goof Up In Amitabh Bachchan’s Quiz Show Sparks Controversy, Netizens Demand Clarification

popular game show KBC season 16 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan is being loved by netizens. With every episode, show is grabbing eyeballs with every twist and turn. In latest episode, a question asked by host has w caught everyone’s attention and is being demanded for clarification.

Netizens demand clarification for a goof up in a question

In recent episode of KBC 16, Varun Dhawan and DK who are gearing up for upcoming series Citadel: Honey Bunny was asked a question during game: Which actress tragically passed away in a plane crash along with her husband Maharaj Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur? options said by Amitabh were Sulochana, Mumtaz, Nadira and Zubeida.

pair later answered Zubeida and followed by this Big B explained story behind it in which he said, “ King met his fate when he was campaigning for first-ever elections of independent India. Meanwhile, Zubeida was actress who had worked in first ever Indian Talkie film, Alam Ara. Later, her life inspired a film titled "Zubeida”.

However, after show, several social media users pointed out that Hanwant Singh's wife Zubeida is different from actress Zubeida.  netizens even demanded clarification. One user wrote, “oops and what was impact of is goof up?”. Ar user wrote, “This is t first time such goof ups is taking place inKBC. Recently during a question about pilgrim centre in hills of Jharkhand of Prashanth hills after reply of contestant that it belongs to Jain’s, AB furr elaborated that it is also a place for tribals”.

What more did happen after goof up with answer of ‘Zubeida’?

Amid this, it also caught attention of Zubaida’s son Khalid Mohammed, who condemned makers of show. He took to X and wrote, “kaunbanegacrorepati.... Whoever calls shots may I request for a clarification on KBC. Zubeida (Dhanragir) was rewned actress who featured in Alam Ara. t my maa Zubeida, did wish to act, wasn't permitted  by her strict far. 

How cld your research team make such a gaffe?” social media users too supported him and one user wrote, “Good point Khalid.I look forward to KBC ackwledging mistake…sorry blunder’.