Amitabh Bachchan hosted the finale episode of the iconic reality game show Kaun Banega Crorepati this Friday, December 29. Using his charisma, authenticity, and zest for people, the show had the pleasure of having the highest TRPs.
Over 23 years, Amitabh Bachchan has presented us with many unforgettable moments. Let’s chart a few of them and once again relive the legacy that Amitabh Bachchan has left behind on the grand show.
Iconic Moments on KBC As It Comes To An End
First crorepati winner of KBC
Who can forget the proud moment when KBC gave us its first crorepati winner: Harshvardhan Nawathe? Harshvardhan won Rs. 1 crore in the year 2000. That winning moment was easily one of the biggest moments in the history of television.
When Amitabh Bachchan helped a physically challenged man
Yusuf Mallu was a physically challenged man who appeared on KBC from September 14 to September 15, 2011. Yusuf was very nervous and crying because Meeting Sr. Bachchan was his dream. Amitabh Bachchan not only eased him into comfort but also helped him drink a glass of water once he learned the man had been on fast since morning.
Birthday celebration of a 100-year-old fan
The 100-year-old Bernandini D’Souza appeared on the show in 2013. She is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Interestingly, Bernardini remembers only one thing: Amitabh Bachchan. She eats food only after seeing his photo. Amitabh Bachchan celebrated her birthday on the show. Bernardini screamed his name as well as danced with him.
Google Boy Kautilya Pandit episode
When the 6-year-old Kautilya Pandit, famous as Google Boy, appeared on KBC, Amitabh Bachchan had a gala time quizzing the little boy. The child prodigy Kautilya has the answer to anything and everything. Afterward, they shared moves on the Lungi Dance song track from Chennai Express.
Later on, Amitabh Bachchan tweeted about the boy. “That genius kid Kautilya Pandit, just above five years answers questions that many scientists and knowledged persons could never.”
Lallan Bihari funtertainment
Amitabh Bachchan portrayed the common man when he appeared as Lallan Bihari in the final episode of Season 7. That episode had fun and entertainment both. He entertained the audience with his funny accent. He also danced to his popular hits later on.
First woman crorepati
Rahat Taslim has the privilege of becoming the first woman crorepati on KBC.
When Amitabh Bachchan queried about her intention with the money, she said she would show it to her father who had refused her education. Rahat left her father’s house and is now an independent woman.
First crorepati on KBC Junior
Remember Ravi Saini from KBC Junior? Yes, the same 14-year-old boy who won Rs. 1 crore in 2001. Today Ravi is an IPS officer.
Sushil Kumar’s heart-touching story
Hailing from Bihar, Sushil Kumar is one of the popular KBC contestants. He appeared in the 5th season. His poignant story touched the hearts of many. Sushil had the unrelenting support of the audience through and through and managed to score Rs. 5 crores.
Amitabh Bachchan says teary goodbye to Kaun Banega Crorepati
The legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was the biggest drive for the audience to watch the show. He was teary-eyed in the final episode, on December 29th. He has been receiving many heartfelt comments including ‘Will miss you’ from his fans from all over.
