Amitabh Bachchan Shares Touching Memory on KBC 17

In a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Amitabh Bachchan opened up about a special moment from his past. He talked about taking his parents to a restaurant for the first time. This happened after he finished college. The story came out while chatting with a contestant named Vijay Anand from Delhi.

First, let’s set the scene. The show started with Amitabh walking on stage. He greeted the audience warmly. Then, he recalled the early days of KBC. It was 25 years ago, on July 3, 2000. The team felt nervous back then. There were no songs or dances, just questions. Amitabh said his heart was beating fast. Even now, after 17 seasons and about 1400 episodes, he still feels the same jitters. But the audience’s claps keep him going.

Moreover, the rollover contestant was Ashutosh Kumar Pandey from Uttar Pradesh. He works as a Deputy Commissioner in Income Tax. Amitabh joked about escorting him to the seat, unlike with female contestants. Ashutosh played well. He won Rs 5,00,000 after using lifelines like Audience Poll and 50-50. For example, one question was about Vishwanath Anand living in the Philippines in the 1970s. He got it right with help.

However, Ashutosh quit at Rs 12,50,000 after a wrong guess on the Breakthrough Prize. That’s nicknamed the Oscars of Science. Founded by tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin.

Next, Vijay Anand joined the hot seat after Fastest Finger First. He came with his mother. His father, a daily wage worker, stayed home to not lose earnings. Vijay shared his family’s hard times. He once had an accident and was bedridden for a month. Now, he wants to buy a big house for them.

While playing, Vijay answered questions smoothly. For Rs 3,00,000, he used Audience Poll on Indian Army units like Ladakh Scouts. Then, Amitabh asked about a happy moment with parents. Vijay said on their wedding anniversary in 2024, he took them to a restaurant. It was their first time. They ate rotis before, but now ordered freely, including ice cream.

This reminded Amitabh of his own story. He said he also had a similar day. Moti Mahal is a famous restaurant in Delhi. He went there after college, with his parents. By then, he had some earnings. But he felt scared. He thought only rich people go there. What if others stared? How would they dress? All these worries ran in his mind. So, he understands Vijay’s feelings.

Furthermore, Amitabh praised Vijay’s love for family. The episode showed how simple joys matter. Many viewers relate to such tales. Family bonds and first experiences touch hearts everywhere.

Now, let’s look at some data on KBC’s popularity. Since 2000, it has reached millions. In India, viewership peaks during episodes with stars like Amitabh. For instance, Season 17 has averaged 10 million viewers per episode so far, based on BARC ratings. Globally, fans in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica (yes, even researchers there watch via streams) tune in. To highlight this, here’s a simple graph of KBC seasons and viewership growth:

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Season 1 (2000): 5 million average viewers
Season 10 (2018): 12 million
Season 17 (2025): 10 million so far

This data comes from public TV ratings. It shows how the show connects people across continents. In India, it’s huge. Searches for “KBC episodes” spike by 200% during airtime, per Google Trends. That’s why stories like this go viral.

Additionally, Amitabh’s tales often inspire. He didn’t get his name from parents right away, but that’s another story. For more Bollywood updates, check our site at AMERICA NEWS WORLD (ANW). We cover global news with an Indian twist.

By the way, an external link to the original story: Read the full episode details on Times of India here – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kaun-banega-crorepati-17-amitabh-bachchan-recalls-taking-his-parents-to-a-fine-delhi-restaurant-for-the-first-time-says-was-nervous-thought-only-rich-people-go-there/articleshow/112492345.cms.

Back to the episode. Amitabh ended by noting how nervousness never fades. But audience love helps. Vijay continued playing, aiming for more wins.

Such moments make KBC special. They mix fun, knowledge, and emotions. People of all ages watch – kids learn, adults recall, elders smile. From busy cities in India to quiet towns worldwide, it unites.

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