Amitabh Bachchan was unsure about KBC, was taken to London to watch Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, agreed to host on return flight
Hindustan TimesFor the most popular film star the country to jump into the world of television was a risky proposition in 2000. But that’s what Amitabh Bachchan did when he signed onto Kaun Banega Crorepati. After initially expressing hesitation to commit to the show, Amitabh accompanied Sameer Nair, former programme head at Star TV, to watch the taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and agreed to do KBC on the return flight. It is they that bring in the stories of their struggle, their challenges and their attitude toward it, their determination to bringing a life changing moment, their concerns towards morality and social impurities and of course the joy and happiness in their victories,” the actor said. I feel as excited about meeting different contestants today as I did on day one.” Amitabh, who recently recovered from the coronavirus, has returned as host for the show’s 12th season this year.