The 18th season of tv’s OG quiz present Kaun Banega Crorepati premiered final evening. The solid of Batwara 1947 — Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta — and the producer of the movie, Aamir Khan, have been the chief friends on the opening episode. Amitabh Bachchan set the temper of the present together with his inimitable attraction and wit. Through the episode, Amitabh Bachchan teased Preity Zinta about not responding to his birthday message.
“Aap se humein ek grievance hai. Grievance yeh hai ke hum aapko 31 January ko birthday want karte hain. Aapne humein ek baar bhi jawab nahin diya (I’ve a grievance with you. I want you each 31 January in your birthday, however you by no means replied to me),” mentioned Amitabh Bachchan.
“Nahin Amitji, aisa nahin hai. Predominant aapko jawab deti hoon, par ek hafte baad (No, Amitji, this isn’t true. I do reply, however after every week of your message),” was Preity Zinta’s comeback.
Then Amitabh Bachchan proved his level by displaying his previous X put up on the large display screen.
The X put up learn, “Preity Zinta…!! Wherever you might be, since you will have refused to answer to my sms…. ha ha ha… A really glad birthday… love and happiness.”
“Laptop Ji, bataiye… reply kyun nahi aaya?” 😄🔥
The wait is lastly over! #KaunBanegaCrorepati returns tonight at 9 PM on Sony LIV and Sony Leisure Tv. 🎯💰
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— Kollywood Wire (@KollywoodWire) August 9, 2026
Preity Zinta, this time, was left with no reply. Do not miss her epic facial expressions.
For context, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan labored collectively in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
On one other event, Preity Zinta shared an anecdote about how Amitabh Bachchan is referred to by her youngsters.
“Sabse zyada mere ghar mein movie business se kaun well-liked hai, pata hai? Aap guess kar sakte hain?” Preity requested Huge B.
“Nobody,” Huge B replied bluntly.
“Aap, however not on your motion pictures. Sorry,” Preity mentioned.
“Mere bacche aapka woh gana sunte hain. They are saying, ‘Mumma, sherwala gana’ (Preity hums together with Aamir Khan, ‘Mere paas aao, mere doston’).”
To this, Amitabh Bachchan added, “Jitne bhi bacchon ke maa-baap milte hain na, woh bolte hain, ‘Sir, mera 5 saal ka baccha hai. Image dekhte hello bolta hai, Sir, KBC uncle’ (Mother and father of younger children inform me that every time my photos air on display screen, their children say, ‘KBC uncle’).”
“55 saal kaam kar rahi hoon. Koi bhi character ka naam koi nahin bolta. Solely they bear in mind me for KBC,” she went on so as to add.
About Kaun Banega Crorepati
Amitabh Bachchan has turn into synonymous with the TV present. Followers throughout generations watch the present with equal zest and vigour.
In the meantime, the 83-year-old host pushes himself past limits. In his newest weblog, Amitabh Bachchan wrote he shot for twenty-four hours for KBC.
In his weblog, he wrote, “… aaaahhhh .. received maintain of time in time .. completed work at 7 am this morning .. of labor that started at 7 am yesterday .. however the significance of its presentation and its well timed work was obligatory .. so DID IT .. however extra the reduction of getting related with the every day routine of the Weblog and the Ef ..”
He added, “I shall retire now, get some meals within the stomach .. hit a pillow for some time for, tomorrow, the sixth Aug, is one other early name .. the primary broadcast date for KBC is introduced .. and lacking that will imply a job substitute for me .. so off to do what must be achieved.”
Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 airs on Sony Leisure Tv and Sony LIV.
