Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is one of the most beloved game shows on Indian television. Known for his warm and engaging hosting style, Bachchan connects with both everyday contestants and celebrity guests, making each episode a memorable experience. Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 premiered on TV on August 12 and every episode has given the audience something to discuss. On September 5, 2024, KBC 16 featured an exciting episode with Olympic shooting star Manu Bhaker, who recently won two medals at the Paris Olympics. The show captivated viewers with Manu’s charm and stories, making it a topic of much discussion. During the episode, Amitabh Bachchan and Bhaker had a delightful exchange about Bollywood. When the title track from Dil Toh Pagal Hai played, Big B asked Manu which actor was in the film. Manu and fellow guest Aman Sehrawat quickly answered Shah Rukh Khan. Bhaker even said, “When it comes to love and romance, it has to be Shah Rukh Khan,” and their answer was correct. As reported by several entertainment news websites, Manu Bhaker’s excitement about Shah Rukh Khan was evident, and Bachchan jokingly reminded her, “Devi ji, I too have worked in many love films…”. To this, the Olympic medalist responded with a candid confession, saying, “Sir, I have seen very few of your films. To be honest, I haven’t seen many films at all. I don’t get the time.”
Manu Bhaker: “Bahar jaati hu to sab bolte hain, oh India? Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan.” pic.twitter.com/jjwIAo8r59
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Despite her limited movie-watching experience, Manu shared that her travels often lead to conversations about Indian stars. She said, “When people find out I’m Indian, they say, ‘Oh, India? Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan.'” The Sholay actor was delighted to hear Manu speak so excitedly about him and the Jawan star.
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Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan shared screenspace in several movies like Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Veer Zaara and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. On the movies front, Big B was last seen in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan had three big releases last year, which were huge hits: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. Manu Bhaker says there’s no one like Shah Rukh Khan when it comes to romance and love and check out how Amitabh Bachchan reacted to her claims.
