Flashback to 17 Years of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ With Big B

As Amitabh Bachchan returns with ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 9, a look at the iconic show over the years.

As the 9th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati starts rolling out on Monday night, this year the show’s iconic host, Amitabh Bachchan challenges its viewers by throwing the phrase“Jawaab Dene Ka Waqt Aagaya Hai” at them.

It’s been 17 years since Kaun Banega Crorepati has started enticing participants to become millionaires via a game show. The trendsetting TV show kicked off on 3 July 2000, with Bachchan informing viewers that for the first time in India, their 21-inch small screen is about to witness the world’s biggest game show - Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Bachchan In 2000 On the First Episode of KBC

Bachchan In 2017 On the Latest Episode of KBC

Over the years, there’s been a shift in the show’s target audience, Bachchan was replaced by Shah Rukh Khan for a while, and the quiz show also moved from the Star TV network to Sony, but it’s eye-ball grabbing appeal continues.

Here’s Bachchan taking us on a quick journey over the last 17 years on KBC.

Take a quick look at some interesting titbits about the popular game show.

1. Big B’s Lucky Set for KBC 9

Amitabh Bachchan will be back at Mumbai Film City in Goregaon to shoot the new season of KBC. The show began at Film City in 2000, but was shifted to YRF Studios in 2012. However, Bachchan considers Film City lucky for KBC and is happy to shift back.

2. Bachchan and Taarak Mehta Were Neighbours

The KBC set is next to the set of another popular TV show - Taarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma.

3. Bachchan Does His Homework

Bachchan is particular that he does his homework about each contestant who is appearing on the show. The actor makes sure to go through the profile and background information of each player before going in for shoot.

4. No Exit for Contestants

The contestants of KBC are not allowed to leave the set of the show till the complete episode is shot. So even if you have lost or quit during a show, you have to cool your heels on set till the entire episode is over.

5. Bachchan’s Designer Wear

Bachchan’s designer wear on the show costs upwards of Rs 10 lakhs.

6. Bachchan Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of KBC, you get to see another face of Bachchan. If the actor is in a good mood, he keeps his audience entertained by cracking jokes and doing small talk with them.

7. You Can Meet Big B

If you’re excited about meeting Bachchan and haven’t made it as a contestant on KBC, you may still have a chance. The contestant’s companions are reportedly allowed to meet and interact with Big B after the show. So fans are allowed to chat, take selfies and take autographs while they can.