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Megastar <keyword id="19898963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amitabh-Bachchan" source="keywords">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, who is set to host the 16th season of "<keyword id="19946508" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati" source="keywords">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>" (<keyword id="19903931" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="KBC" source="keywords">KBC</keyword>), on Sunday said the new chapter of the popular quiz show will introduce "<keyword id="22663483" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="interesting-changes" source="keywords">interesting changes</keyword>" in the game. The latest installment of "KBC" will air on <keyword id="20215768" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sony-Entertainment-Television" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Sony Entertainment Television" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Sony Entertainment Television">Sony Entertainment Television</keyword> from August 12. It will premiere on the channel weekdays at 9 pm. In a lengthy post on his personal blog, Bachchan wrote the show offers a platform to the <keyword id="19929200" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="contestants" source="keywords">contestants</keyword> to not only win a handsome cash prize but also share their personal stories. "Some fresh new interesting changes in the GAME and the impact it will have and the learnings .. but above all the 'emotions' that overcome us all when the outcome of the contestant before us narrates his or her story .. "The dire circumstances they exist in and then the volume of their years of distress .. and suddenly they find themselves here on the 'garam kursi' (<keyword id="19960150" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hot-seat" source="keywords">hot seat</keyword>) and they get taken up by the emotion of the moment (sic)" the 81-year-old actor said. One of those new changes is 'Dugnaastra', through which the amount won by the contestant would be doubled after they correctly answer the 'super sawaal'. The catch is that the contestant would have no options to choose the right answer from, according to a video shared by the channel on social media. Bachchan, who is currently shooting for "KBC", said listening to the contestants talk about their struggles in front of millions of audience members in the past few days has been a "moving" experience. "BUT .. with that most endearing smile which just melts us ..for the past few days the contestants and their lives that come before us have been most emotional and moving .. and we sit in the wonder of their narratives .. and try to extend helping hands for their needs and to try and overcome their harsh lives .. ".. may they be given all the strength that the Almighty can ever bestow upon those that struggle and set examples .. and teach a lesson to these (sic)" he added. The cinema icon has hosted "KBC" since its inaugural season in 2000, except the third chapter in 2007, which was hosted by superstar <keyword id="19895142" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shah-rukh-khan" source="keywords">Shah Rukh Khan</keyword>. Bachchan most recently starred in "Kalki 2898 AD". The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, has crossed the Rs 1000 crore-mark at the global box office.

Bachchan says Kaun Banega Crorepati makers have introduced 'interesting changes' in season 16

Megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> is all set to don the host's hat again for the sixteenth season of '<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>'. Taking to the official Instagram handle, Sony Entertainment Television, shared the exciting news with the 'KBC' fans. The promo started with the emotional speech of <keyword id="2217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="big-b" source="Orion">Big B</keyword> that he gave while wrapping up the last season. However, as it ends a voice can be heard, saying, " Har aarambh ka ant taye hai magar apnon ke pyar mein jo anand hai.. to har ant ke baad shubharambh nishchit hai.." Big B later said, "Gunja jo aapke pyar ka shankhnaad , to aana padega fir" (If the sound of your love echoes, I will have to come again.) The makers also announced that registration for <keyword id="15468743" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kbc-16" source="Orion">KBC 16</keyword> will start from April 26. The caption reads, "Aisa mila pyar ki laut raha hai fir ek baar, #KaunBanegaCrorepati.. shuru ho rahe hai #KBCRegistrations 26 April raat 9 baje..@amitabhbachchan #KBConSonyTV #KBC16 #kbcisback" After the post, fans shared their excitement. One of them wrote, "thanks for bringing <keyword id="21324433" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-season-of-kbc" source="Orion">new season of KBC</keyword>". Another mentioned, "Yessss.....waiting for Mr. Bachchan sir". https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5z-uStqGKM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== While wrapping up the 15th season, Big B said, "Devi aur sajjano, ab hum jaa rahe aur kal se yeh manch ab nahi sajega. Apno se yeh keh pana ki kal se hum yahan nahi aa payenge, na kehne ki himmat hoti aur na kehne ka mann hota hai (Ladies and gentleman, now it's time to go as the stage won't be the same. It's difficult to let everyone know that we won't be returning here from tomorrow)." https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1cD-GXqoVX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The 'Agnipath' star started hosting the quiz show in 2000, and since then he has been a constant part of the show except for one season. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan replaced Big B as a host for the third season of the show.

Amitabh Bachchan set to return with season 16 of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', deets inside

<ul><li>Registration for the upcoming edition opened in April.</li><li><keyword id="6354348" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bachchan" source="Orion">Bachchan</keyword> has hosted "<keyword id="4693" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kbc" source="Orion">KBC</keyword>" since 2000, except for the third season in 2007.</li><li>On the film front, the screen icon will next be seen in "Kalki 2898-AD" and "Section 84".</li></ul> Megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> has begun preparing for the 15th edition of the popular quiz game show "<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>" (KBC). The 80-year-old actor, who has served as the host of the reality show since its inception except for one season, shared the update on his personal blog on Sunday. "KBC preps have begun and the need to keep at it till the fluency develops and the errors and mistakes do not occur on set... We are human after all and mistakes do happen but the effort is ever made to avoid them.." he wrote. Bachchan has hosted "KBC" since 20 00, except for the third season in 2007, which was hosted by superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Registration for the upcoming edition opened in April. On the film front, the screen icon will next be seen in "Kalki 2898-AD" and "Section 84".

Amitabh Bachchan starts preparation for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 15

The host of '<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>' season 15, veteran Bollywood megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, is known for often sharing personal anecdotes on the sets of the show, which leaves the audience and fans of the megastar mesmerised. Now, in episode 22 of the quiz-based reality show, Big B shared a funny childhood anecdote of his encounter with a <keyword id="56171" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="frog" source="Orion">frog</keyword>. Ishita Goyal from Mandi Dabwali, Haryana, won the fastest finger first, and secured her place on the hot seat. For the Rs 3,000 question, she was asked: "Which of these animals catches its prey by using its tongue?" The options given were- Shark, Cat, Kite and Frog. After using the audience poll lifeline, Ishita gave the right answer which was frog. Talking about the answer, Big B said: "A frog's tongue is unique. It can catch insects by quickly sticking out the tongue. To catch the prey efficiently, the tongue is sticky. So, the prey gets stuck to their tongue and the frog eats it up." Taking a trip down the memory lane, the 80-year-old actor recalled: "Once, I came in contact with Mr. <keyword id="18761059" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="mendhak" source="Orion">Mendhak</keyword> (frog) too, during childhood, when I used to live in Allahabad. During summer, it used to be hot. At night, we would put out our bedding on the lawn and sleep in the open air." "I was a kid and my hand went out of the bed. Suddenly, a frog came and thought it's a prey that's worth eating. That's when I realised that a frog puts out its tongue. I've been careful ever since. I never put out my hand, and kept it in my pocket," he added. 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' airs on Sony.

Amitabh Bachchan shares tale of his encounter with a frog in 'KBC 15'

Bollywood megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> shared an anecdote on how he shot for the song '<keyword id="960025" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="saara-zamana" source="Orion">Saara Zamana</keyword>' from his 1981 movie 'Yaarana', and revealed that the lit-costume he wore in the song was his idea. 'Yaarana' was a musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan. The song 'Saara Zamana' was sung by Kishore Kumar. In the episode 28 of the quiz-based reality show '<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>' season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh to the hot seat. Big B said: "I hope that you win a huge amount as prize money and build a good house for your parents." During a conversation, the contestant said: "When I started watching films, I used to watch many of your films. I still remember them. Your best film is 'Yaarana' according to me. It's based on friendship. It's an amazing movie. I loved it." Replying to Jasnil, Amitabh said: "The music was great, and amazing songs. And one of its songs I asked my producer, to try something different. So, a new stadium was built, in Kolkata. Indoor Stadium. Netaji Subhash stadium. He wanted to shoot it there. And I was wondering how that would be possible. How will we fill a vacant stadium?" "I suggested to spread the word that we're going to shoot here. We shot the song there, with that lit costume. That lit costume was also my-idea. I made a big mistake. I asked the person designing it to use bulbs. And it must glow. He said it's possible. So, when he did it, asked him how he managed it. And he said that the wires are bound at places. And the remaining wire will be connected to the plug and it will glow. So, it's a long story," said Big B. "Let me tell you something. All the dance positions that you, see in that song, my hands going here and there. I'm electrically connected. It's because of the plug. I'm electrically connected and the body was randomly moving. That's how it was. That song from the film 'Yaarana'," he added. 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' airs on Sony.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals backstory of the famous 'Saara Zamana' lit-costume in KBC 15

New Delhi, The quiz-based reality show '<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>' season 15, has got its second Crorepati in UP's <keyword id="18850842" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jasnil-Kumar" source="Orion">Jasnil Kumar</keyword>. The first Crorepati was Punjab's Jaskaran Singh. The 36-year-old Jasnil hails from Anwak in Uttar Pradesh, which is a small village in Azamgarh district. He works in a retail garment store. His family consists of mother, father, grandfather, his wife and two kids. He also has four younger brothers and two sisters. In episode 29 of the show, host and megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amitabh-Bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> asked Jasnil: "Your current wish is to build a good house. Do you have any other wish?" To this, he replied: "Sir, like I told you, it's not like I don't think about myself. I had dreams as well as desires. When I was studying, I wished I had good clothes. l also wanted to travel." Big B said: "Both the wishes have been fulfilled. You travelled to Mumbai. You also got good clothes (indicating towards his jacket, which the actor gifted Jasnil)." Jasnil said: "We had financial problems at home from the beginning. My father's income was very meagre. I could manage somewhat after I got a job. With the money I earned, I tried to help my family, be it for farming or the education of my younger siblings." The actor wished him luck, saying: "Jasnil, may your desires be fulfilled. You have worked hard not just in your life but also in this game. Your innocence reflects in the way you talk, and depicts your roots. People of your region, your work and life experience have been innocent. And innocence matters in life. I believe so." Jasnil said: "As the elder son, I have to shoulder many responsibilities. Even if I try with this income, then it might take me a lifetime. KBC is a platform that can help me change my family's fortune overnight. Whatever prize money I win, I will use it to turn my house into a permanent structure." Then, the host asked him the question for Rs one Crore. The question read: "The gold left after a yagya performed by whom was used by the Pandavas to refill their treasury and conduct the Ashwamedha yagya?" The options given were - A: Vikarna B: Marutta C: Kubera D: Likhita. Jasnil gave the correct answer, which was Marutta, and won the huge price of Rs one crore. He then cried loudly in excitement, and hugged the 'Sholay' fame actor tightly. Jasnil even lied down on the floor, and touched Amitabh's feet in respect. Amitabh then asked him the last question for Rs seven crore: "Leena Gade, a person of Indian origin, is the first female race engineer to win which of the following races?" The options given were: A: Indianapolis 500 B: 24 Hours of Le Mans C: 12 Hours of Sebring D: Monaco Grand Prix. Jasnil guessed the right answer, which was option B - 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, he was not sure of the answer, and didn't have any lifelines left with him, so he decided to quit the show, and took home Rs one crore. Earlier, the show had its first Crorepati in Jaskaran Singh, who hails from a small village Khalra in Punjab, situated close to the border. However, after winning one crore Rupees, Jaskaran was not able to answer the Rs seven crore question and he decided to quit the game. Big B had lauded his decision to quit the game at the high risk point. The question of Rs seven crore asked to Jaskaran was: According to the Padma Purana, which king had to live as a tiger for a hundred years due to a deer's curse? The options given were Kshemadhurti, Dharmadatta, Mitadhvaja and Prabhanjana. The correct answer was Prabhanjana. 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' airs on Sony.

Jasnil Kumar who works in a garment store becomes KBC 15's second crorepati

New Delhi, The young contestant <keyword id="133007" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jaskaran-singh" source="Orion">Jaskaran Singh</keyword>, who became the first crorepati on the 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 15, could not win Rs seven crore, as he failed to answer the question on Indian mythology. The 21-year-old Jaskaran, who hails from a small village Khalra, Punjab, which is at the cusp of the Indian border, aspires to become an IAS officer. In the episode 17th of the quiz-based reality show, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Jaskaran won the hearts of the actor as well as the audience with his display of knowledge. However, after winning Rs one crore, Jaskaran was not able to answer the Rs seven crore question and he decided to quit the game. Big B lauded his decision to quit the game at the high risk point. The question of Rs 7 crore was: According to the Padma Purana, which king had to live as a tiger for a hundred years due to a deer's curse? The options given were- Kshemadhurti, Dharmadatta, Mitadhvaja and Prabhanjana. After reading the question, Jaskaran said: "Sir I have not heard of the them before. Mythologies such as the Mahabharata or Ramayana are on television. I have watched the shows B. R. Chopra's show Mahabharata and Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana. It's very difficult. I quit." The correct answer was 'Prabhanjana'. Speaking about the answer in detail, Big B said: "It's mentioned in the Puranas, that documents social, cultural, religious, and political views. This story is a part of Padma Purana. It goes like once upon a time, King Prabhanjana killed a deer, when she was feeding her child. The deer got upset and cursed King Prabhanjana to lead a tiger's life for 100 years." 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' airs on Sony. --IANS sp/svn

KBC 15 - After winning Rs 1 cr, Jaskaran fails to answer Rs 7 cr question on Indian mythology

The Delhi High Court on Friday passed an interim order restraining the unauthorised use of actor <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>'s voice, image or any other trait exclusively identifiable with him by any individual. The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the persons behind a "<keyword id="4693" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kbc" source="Orion">KBC</keyword> lottery". <keyword id="6354348" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bachchan" source="Orion">Bachchan</keyword> is the host of the popular TV game show <keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword> (KBC). Justice <keyword id="42393" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="navin-chawla" source="Orion">Navin Chawla</keyword> said it is undisputed that Bachchan is a well-known personality and is likely to suffer an irreparable loss and disrepute if relief is not granted at this stage. "I am of the view that the plaintiff has made out a prima facie case for grant of ex parte interim relief," the judge said. The court directed telecom authorities to take action to pull down websites providing content in violation of Bachchan's rights. It also directed telecom service providers to block access to telephone numbers circulating infringing messages. Senior advocate Harish Salve said the relief of injunction was sought not only against the individuals named in the lawsuit but also against "john doe" parties or unknown parties who may be exploiting Bachchan's publicity rights. He said besides the lottery, domain names were registered under the actor's name; there was "Amitabh Bachchan Video Call" and even T-shirts bearing his photographs. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/drishyam-2-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-at-box-office/articleshow/95757457.cms">'Drishyam 2' crosses ₹100 crore mark at box office</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/bikaji-stocks-why-investors-continue-to-snack-on-this-stock/articleshow/95757704.cms">Bikaji Foods: Investors continue to snack on the stock that’s up 35% since listing</a>

Unauthorised use of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image barred by court

<keyword id="6358070" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumbai">Mumbai</keyword>, Amitabh Bachchan has wrapped up the current season of the quiz show, <keyword id="17940" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword> (<keyword id="4693" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="KBC">KBC</keyword>). The veteran actor took to his blog to inform fans that he has concluded the shoot of KBC season 12. "I am tired and retire .. my apologies .. its been a very long last day of KBC shoot .. I shall make up tomorrow. But remember this .. <keyword id="6355058" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="work">work</keyword> is work and must be accomplished with the entire sincerity at one's disposal," Big B wrote in his blog post. "The affection and love created gives a farewell to the last day of the shoot .. they all assemble together .. the wish is to never stop but to keep going on .. I do hope this can happen again soon .. the crew and the team were so caring and hard working .. it was quite a stretch to pull away from the sets .. and all the team gathered round in fond remembrance of the months spent together and the efforts made by each," he added. "Love, care, affection and gifts of appreciation exchanged hands and there is extreme gratefulness for the gesture from the entire team .. its moving .. and tears up .. but… tomorrow is another day," he signed off. Big B began shooting for KBC season 12 after recovering from Covid-19 in August last year. The actor underwent treatment at Nanavati Hospital along with son <keyword id="499" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="abhishek-bachchan">Abhishek Bachchan</keyword>, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/heres-why-byjus-may-want-to-spend-a-billion-dollars-on-acquiring-aakash-educational-services/articleshow/80243456.cms">Here's why BYJU’S may want to spend a billion dollars on physical coaching centres</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/amid-all-the-bitcoin-hype-another-indian-cryptocurrency-startup-coinswitch-kuber-gets-15-million-in-funding/articleshow/80245564.cms">Amid all the Bitcoin hype, another Indian cryptocurrency startup CoinSwitch Kuber gets $15 million in funding</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/budget-2021-may-be-an-opportunity-to-help-indian-electric-vehicles-to-compete-with-elon-musks-tesla/articleshow/80243751.cms">India needs Elon Musk’s Tesla as well as local electric cars to compete⁠ — here’s what Finance Minister’s Budget 2021 may do</a>

Amitabh Bachchan wraps up 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 12' shoot

A question on quiz show <keyword id="17940" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword> (KBC) on Sony TV, which had a reference to <keyword id="8860" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chhatrapati">Chhatrapati</keyword> Shivaji Maharaj, has triggered a controversy and invited the charge that it showed "disrespect" to the 17th century Maratha warrior. <keyword id="13126" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maharashtra">Maharashtra</keyword> BJP MLA Nitesh Rane on Friday demanded an apology from the entertainment giant for "disrespectful" reference to Shivaji Maharaj. Rane said, @sonykbc10 has insulted (Shivaji Maharaj) by referring him in first person singular form. It should tender apology at the earliest. Issuing a warning, he said, If they delay it (apology) further, the show will not have any life line to continue further. The controversy erupted when a question was asked in the show, hosted by megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, about the contemporaries of Aurangazeb, a Mughal emperor who ruled major parts of India in the 17th century. Among the four options, Chhatrapati Shivaji was mentioned as "Shivaji", while other options were <keyword id="1067040" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maharana-Pratap">Maharana Pratap</keyword>, <keyword id="6792674" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rana-Sanga">Rana Sanga</keyword> and Maharaja <keyword id="120635" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ranjit-Singh">Ranjit Singh</keyword>. Irked with such a reference, several people took to social media to criticise Sony and seek an apology.

A reference to Shivaji without 'Chattrapati' on KBC irks Twitterati

'<keyword id="10963460" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati-13" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati 13</keyword>' has now reached the season finale as the episode will be aired on December 17, featuring cricketers <keyword id="368" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="harbhajan-singh" source="Orion">Harbhajan Singh</keyword> and <keyword id="1518" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="irfan-pathan" source="Orion">Irfan Pathan</keyword>. So, to make this finale week special, each episode is being graced by some special celebrities. Beginning with Ayushmann Khurrana, Vaani Kapoor along with director Abhishek Kapoor, the host of 'India's Best Dancer' Maniesh Paul will next be on the hotseat. It is to be followed by rapper Badshah along with Neha Kakkar, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao. The last episode of 'KBC 13' will see Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan appearing as special guests. It will be out on December 17. '<keyword id="17940" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="kaun-banega-crorepati" source="Orion">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword> 13's 'Shaandaar Shukriya' week is airing on Sony Entertainment Television. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/flipkarts-shopsy-launches-e-grocery-in-700-cities/articleshow/88276984.cms">Flipkart's Shopsy launches e-grocery in 700 cities</a>

Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan to appear on season finale of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13

<ul><li>Bachchan, who recovered from COVID-19 earlier this month, visited a set for the first time since the coronavirus-induced lockdown in March forced shut film and TV shoots. </li><li>The 77-year-old actor on his blog shared his experience of shooting with a minimal crew, all wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits. </li></ul>Megastar <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> on Sunday said he has started filming the twelfth season of the popular game show "<keyword id="17940" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaun-Banega-Crorepati">Kaun Banega Crorepati</keyword>" (KBC) with proper protection amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bachchan, who recovered from COVID-19 earlier this month, visited a set for the first time since the coronavirus-induced lockdown in March forced shut film and TV shoots. <div type="INSTAGRAMURL" thumbUrl="https://instagram.fjdh1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/118294704_1864406337033729_7282620478998618269_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fjdh1-1.fna.fbcdn.net&amp;_nc_cat=1&amp;_nc_ohc=RVPl3KF2e2MAX-5LIym&amp;oh=0fabe72438735571f1dc01ecc2b3dbac&amp;oe=5F6CC400" caption=".. it’s back to work .. in a sea of blue PPE .. KBC 12 .. started 2000 .. today year 2020 .. 20 years ! Amaze .. that’s a lifetime !!" user="amitabhbachchan" cmsId="1598247624019"><url><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPhKaxB9w7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link]]></url><permalink><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPhKaxB9w7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading]]></permalink><payload><![CDATA[]]></payload></div> The 77-year-old actor on his blog shared his experience of shooting with a minimal crew, all wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits. "It has begun. The chair, the atmosphere... KBC 12. Started year 2000, today year 2020. Unimaginable that the years have passed, that the show has lasted, that the nerves are back. It's a sea of limited blue on set. "Quiet, conscious, each delegated work routine, precautions, systems, distanced masks, sanitised and the apprehensions of not just what shall happen to the show... but what shall the World look like after this dread COVID-19," Bachchan wrote. The veteran actor observed a "loss of camaraderie" on set as no one spoke to each other, unless it was work related. "It's like a laboratory where some rather deep scientific experiments abound. This was never expected, never the time to see such visuals, but there it is. "Recognised faces now unrecognisable and the doubts whether we are in the right place, with the right people but we muster up the fears and be on. There is great consideration and care being extended. All precautions carefully worked out and followed." The "Gulabo Sitabo" star said precautions had been taken earlier too "in times of distress" but this was "severe." "It's personal. This time they know its fatality, God forbid, and that lingers. The lightheartedness has sealed itself, isolated, do the do and leave." The actor shared pictures of himself from the shoot, where he was seen in two outfits- a three-piece and a bandhgala suit. Also seen in a picture was "Dangal" director Nitesh Tiwari, who previously remotely directed Bachchan in a KBC video in May. Post his shoot, the actor said, he visited the gym but did nothing "heavy or serious." Bachchan also shared with fans an advice given to him by his doctors. "The breathing insistent from the Hospital, keep at it, move the lungs, keep them healthy, hold the breath for 45 seconds minimum, border line...". "KBC" announced in May that it's set to make its selection process completely digital amid the pandemic. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/how-to-check-name-in-pm-samman-nidhi-yojana-installment-and-helpline-numbers/articleshow/77537856.cms">PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’s installment — how to check in 5 easy steps</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/india-brazil-and-south-africa-will-face-the-harshest-economic-impact-from-the-coronavirus-in-major-nations-as-theyre-corrupt-and-badly-run-a-report-says/articleshow/77692593.cms">India, Brazil, and South Africa will face the 'harshest' economic impact from the coronavirus in major nations as they're corrupt and badly run, a report says</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/nithyanada-promises-gold-dollar-bills-new-reserve-bank-on-ganesh-chaturthi/articleshow/77686328.cms">Dollar bills made of gold, grains as currency⁠, and a new reserve bank— Indian godman Nithyananda’s promises for believers of Kailaasa</a>

Amitabh Bachchan begins shooting for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' with precautions

Happy Birthday to legendary <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Bollywood+">Bollywood</a> mega star <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Amitabh+Bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</a>! He turned 73 on Sunday. <keyword id="824043" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Business-Insider">Business Insider</keyword> India brings you 73 facts about the actor who has done approximately 200 films till date and counting. 
 
1. He was named Inquilaab. However, at the suggestion of fellow poet Sumitranandan Pant, Harivansh Rai changed his name to Amitabh. 
 
2. Although his surname was Shrivastava, his father had adopted the pen name Bachchan. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Amitabh+Bachchan">Big B</a> stuck to it. 
 
3. He is the tallest top star in Hindi cinema. His height is 74 inches or 1.88 m. 
 
4. Every filmmaker Bachchan approached thought he was too tall to be cast in a film. 
 
5. He studied from <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Kirori+Mal+College%2C+Delhi+University">Kirori Mal College, Delhi University</a>. 
 
6. He holds double master degree in arts. 
 
7. He was very keen to join the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Indian+Air+Force">Indian Air Force</a>, but couldn’t. 
 
8. His first job was with Shaw Wallace. 
 
9. He later worked as a freight broker for the shipping firm Bird and Co. 
 
10. His first car was a second-hand Fiat. 
 
11. He was rejected by the All India Radio after an audition test. 
 
12. He had spent a few nights on a bench in Mumbai’s Marine Drive. 
 
13. He made his debut in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's ‘Bhuvan Shome’. 
 
14. He was also a voice narrator for <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/10-Indians-who-received-Asias-coveted-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award/articleshow/48280773.cms">Satyajit Ray</a>’s ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’ in 1977. 
 
15. He made his acting debut with ‘Saat Hindustani’, his only black and white film. 
 
16. Bachchan received Rs. 1,000 for his debut film. 
 
17. Comedian Mehmood offered him to stay in his own house during his struggling days. 
 
18. The superstar has given 12 consecutive flops before his first big hit ‘Zanjeer’. 
 
19. ‘Zanjeer’ changed his life for good. 
 
20. He chose his screen name to be Vijay for over 20 flicks. 
 
21. He met his wife Jaya for the first time at <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Film-maker-Vivek-Agnihotri-says-you-cant-give-anyone-a-chance-to-run-FTII/articleshow/48051158.cms">FTII, Pune</a>. 
 
22. He married Jaya Bhaduri in 1973, the year when their film ‘Zanjeer’ released. 
 
23. Their film ‘Abhimaan’ was released only a month after their marriage and became a hit. 
 
24. Hrishikesh Mukherjee played the role of a mentor for both of them. 
 25. <keyword id="18536" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="sunil-dutt">Sunil Dutt</keyword> signed him for a film only because he got a letter of introduction from late PM Indira Gandhi. 
 
26. During his struggling period, he was introduced to director Prakash Mehra by Kalyanji-Anandji. 
 
27. Bachchan has also worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter. 
 
28. He entered politics in support of long-time family friend Rajiv Gandhi. 
 
29. He won Allahabad seat of 8th <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Lok+Sabha+">Lok Sabha</a> by 68.2% votes. 
 
30. Amitabh-Jaya is the only real-life couple to have starred on-screen for 30 years from ‘Ek Nazar’ to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’. 
 
31. Sholay, in which he played the role of ‘Jai’, released in 1975, becoming the highest grossing film of all time in India. 
 
32. In 1999, BBC India declared it the ‘Film of the Millennium’. 
 
33. He was diagnosed with ‘Myasthenia gravis’ after he suffered a near fatal intestinal injury during the making of ‘Coolie’. 
 34. He has played more double roles than any other actor in <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword>. 
 
35. He is the most-nominated actors for popular film awards. 
 
36. His last film where actress Nirupa Roy played the role of his mother was ‘Lal Baadshah’. 
 
37. A 15-year press ban against Bachchan was imposed during his peak acting years by Stardust. 
 
38. Bachchan later claimed to have banned the press from entering his sets till late 1989. 
 39. He set up <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> Corporation, Ltd. (ABCL) in 1996. 
 40. ABCL was the main sponsor of the 1996 <keyword id="145" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Miss-World">Miss World</keyword> beauty pageant in Bangalore, but lost millions. 
 
41. He was one of the judges for the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant. 
 
42. ABCL’s operations collapsed in 1997. 
 
43. The Bombay HC restrained him from selling off his bungalow 'Prateeksha' in 1999 to pay off his loans. 
 
44. He debuted in Malayalam film in 2010 directed by Major Ravi and co-starring Mohanlal. 
 
45. In 2013, he made his Hollywood debut in ‘The Great Gatsby’ opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. 
 
46. He was awarded with <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Padma+Shri%2C+Padma+Bhushan+and+Padma+Vibhushan">Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan</a> for his contributions to arts. 
 
47. The French government honoured him with its highest civilian honour Knight of the Legion of Honour. 
 
48. French director François Truffaut called him a "one-man industry". 
 
49. He started being called Big B in late 90s after his second comeback with ‘Mrityudaata’. 
 
50. Dr. Harvanshrai Bachchan had penned the song ‘Rang Barse’ for ‘Silsila’ and some lyrics for ‘Alaap’ and so is the poetry in ‘Agneepath’. 
 
51. He is a vegetarian and a teetotaler. 
 
52. He is the first Asian actor to have a wax model displayed at Madame Tussauds' in London. 
 
53. Amitabh Bachchan is ambidextrous. 
 
54. He was honoured with the 'Actor of the Century' award in 2001 at an Alexandria Film Festival in Egypt. 
 
55. Has been known to suffer from asthma. 
 
56. He shocked the unit of ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ by recording 23 scenes in 5 hours in 2006. 
 
57. It is said both his bungalows – Jalsa and Pratiksha - put together would be worth Rs. 160 crore. 
 
58. He likes collecting pens. The actor has a collection of over thousand pens. 
 59. He owns 11 cars, including one <keyword id="6415837" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lexus">Lexus</keyword>, two BMWs and three Mercedes. 
 
60. His favourite is the Lexus, which is bulletproof. 
 
61. In 2012, Amitabh Bachchan was given the due honour to carry the Olympic torch during the last leg of its relay in London's Southwark. 
 
62. In 2000, Bachchan hosted the first season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)’, a big hit. 
 
63. Bachchan lent his voice as a narrator for ‘Lagaan’ released in 2001. 
 
64. He doesn’t like the word Bollywood, the word being used to describe the Hindi film industry. 
 65. In 2013, he bought a 10% stake in <keyword id="6436290" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="just-dial">Just Dial</keyword>. 
 
66. He holds 3.4% equity in Stampede Capital, a financial technology firm specializing in cloud computing. 
 
67. The Bachchan family bought shares worth $252,000 in Meridian Tech, a consulting company in U.S. 
 
68. Several books have been written about Bachchan such as Amitabh Bachchan: the Legend was published; To be or not to be: Amitabh Bachchan; AB: The Legend; Amitabh Bachchan: Ek Jeevit Kimvadanti etc. 
 
69. Bachchan himself wrote a book in 2002: ‘Soul Curry for you and me – An Empowering Philosophy That Can Enrich Your Life’. 
 
70. He allowed the use of his likeness for the comic book character Supremo in a series titled ‘The Adventures of Amitabh Bachchan’. 
 
71. In 2014, Australian La Trobe University named a Scholarship after Bachchan. 
 
72. He was named ‘hottest vegetarian’ by PETA India in 2012. 
 
73. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is by far the most followed Indian actor on <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Twitter">Twitter</a> with 17.2 million followers. 
 
 
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Mumbai, May 7 () Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari believes the post-coronavirus phase will bring a lot of changes in the way movies are shot in Bollyowood.The "Dangal" director said the concept of social distancing, which people are currently practising religiously to safeguard themselves from the COVID-19, will continue in the society even after the end of the lockdown in the country."Certain things should change like you don't need to often physically meet, like we do a lot of time. Like, if I'm writing with my writer, (then) I don't need to meet them on a daily basis, I can meet them once a week and the remaining days we can do video calls and discuss."It is the same with a lot of meetings, which can happen over video calls. Conversations don't require more technical stuff," Tiwari told .The filmmaker added that there might be some behavioural changes which will happen organically."If I am doing pre-production of my film, so that time I will prefer to have a physical interaction than doing it over video call. And if I'm scheduling or doing something with my actors, this is something that can happen over video calls."So those behavioural changes will seep in. As far as filmmaking is concerned, I will like to go back to the old days," he said.Tiwari recently directed the registration promos for upcoming season of megastar Amitabh Bachchan's show "Kaun Banega Crorepati".He said directing an actor virtually is not fun as he likes to be physically present on the set and do the job."I would like to be physically there and shoot. Collaborating with people sitting on your phone is something that is limiting and also not having the best technical support to make a film itself might be very limiting. I don't think any director would want to shoot it this way," Tiwari said."Creatively it will get restrictive if we think this is going to be the norm, I don't think this is going to be the new norm. This is temporary and we are finding the best solution out of this temporary situation that we are in," he added.The new season of the popular game show will have its selection process digital amid the coronavirus pandemic.For the season's registration promo, Bachchan shot the video from his home, remotely directed by Tiwari.The theme for this year's KBC registration campaign is 'Har cheez ko break lag sakta hai…Sapno ko nahi'.Tiwari said the campaign highlights the current scenario about how temporary breaks can be applied to many things in life but dreams will always find a way to flourish."When we work on the campaign, we tap into the mindset of the country at that particular point of time. While we were working on this campaign, we knew we will have to create it under the current situation that we are in."When you tap into your life, you realise that you have started finding ways of getting back to how to continue working so that life doesn't stop. As a writer we have started writing through video conferences. The basic ambition is to find a way out of the situation."Sony Entertainment Television announced that registrations will commence for the latest season from May 9 till May 22, where Bachchan will ask one new question every night on Sony TV, which can be answered either through SMS or through Sony LIV. KKP BKBK

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