Amitabh Bachchan reflects on the end-of-season lull for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ expressing that the days feel “too long” without work.
In a recent blog post on Tumblr, he shared, “It’s been hardly a few days to the end of the season and the days seem too long to bring to some semblance of the ethics of work.” The legendary actor noted that as the season approaches its conclusion, time seems to stretch indefinitely for him. He described “no work” as akin to a slow, exhausting journey through a vast, wet wasteland: “No work is a synonym for a sluggish walk through a wet vast wasteland… Stuck in it… shall try the very best to pull the weary legs out and move.”
Kaun Banega Crorepati is the official Hindi adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise, which first aired in 2000. Amitabh Bachchan has hosted the show throughout its history, except for the third season, when Shah Rukh Khan took over.
The format of the show involves contestants answering multiple-choice questions, choosing the correct answer from four options, while also utilizing lifelines if they feel uncertain. It airs on Sony Entertainment Television and is available on Sony LIV.
Recently, Bachchan praised his long-time make-up artist, Deepak Sawant, highlighting his dedication to the quiz-based reality show. He remarked, “This is Deepak Sawant. He has been working with me for 50 years. And let me tell you one more thing. In 50 years, I have worked in at least 200 films. There was not a single day when he was not with me. Absolutely duty-bound. He will come on time, no matter what happens. Whether you are sick or whatever. Not a single day in 50 years when he is not with us. And there is a serious problem in saying one more thing, but let me say it.”
Bachchan also shared a poignant moment, stating, “Three days ago, Deepak Sawant’s brother died. And despite that, he has come to work. He did not have anyone to tell him to work today. This is integrity. This is commitment.”