Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to make a comeback on tv display screen with its 14th season in the present day, August 7. Amitabh Bachchan shall be internet hosting the present for the thirteenth time this 12 months. The highest prize on “KBC” present had been ₹7 crore since season 7 in 2013, and now it has been elevated to ₹7.5 crore in season 14 in 2022 to rejoice 75 years of India’s independence, in accordance with information company PTI.
The 79-year-old veteran actor on Wednesday mentioned that the upcoming season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ will throw a lightweight on the achievements of individuals from totally different walks of life in direction of the nation.
Talking at a press occasion right here, Amitabh Bachchan mentioned that the present has bought contestants from all corners of the nation this 12 months.
“These contestants have someplace contributed in direction of the event of the nation. We wish to make folks conscious of then via the present. An Indian Military officer may even come as a contestant this time,” he mentioned.
Citing the instance of one of many visitors, an Indian Military officer, on the present, the actor mentioned he was amazed to study his sacrifices for the nation.
“The Armyman informed us he nonetheless has 43 bullets and shrapnel inside him. Take a look at that sacrifice. And he mentioned that with a smile how he took all of it on his chest as he bravely fought the enemies.
“He additionally mentioned a fantastic factor that how the blood of many Indians run in his physique. These are the superb tales that we hear yearly,” he recalled.
From entrepreneurs to YouTube influencers, Bachchan mentioned it was heartening to see folks from totally different avenues take part within the present.
“One has a start-up, one other was a professor after which there’s a pupil who needs larger issues in life. This reveals how our nation is evolving at a terrific velocity.
“I get impressed by assembly them right here and giving them a platform. I’m so glad that I can work together with them,” he added.
Calling the contestants “the glory” of the present, the “Jhund” actor mentioned their tales makes “KBC” particular.
“My work is to solely ask questions however the curiosity that they’ve in direction of life and the solutions that they’ve are value lauding,” he defined.
Bachchan, whose profession in Indian cinema spans over 5 many years, mentioned he may relate to the “humble beginnings” of the contestants.
“Many individuals assume I’m simply saying this for impact however all of us got here from humble beginnings.
“I relate to every one in every of them as a result of the second they begin describing their life, the place they arrive from… In each contestant, there is a component that you’ve got been via in your life as nicely,” he added.
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