In a delightful episode that blended the worlds of cricket and entertainment, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the victorious Indian Women's Cricket Team to the hot seat of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. The special segment featured the team's youngest star, Shafali Varma, alongside her teammates and coach Amol Mazumdar, sparking hilarious banter about discipline and celebrations.
The Junk Food Interrogation on KBC
The atmosphere turned playful when Bachchan, the iconic host, decided to probe the athletes about their dietary habits during tournaments. With a twinkle in his eye, he teased them about possibly indulging in junk food. A quick-witted Shafali Varma immediately deflected the question towards their coach, saying, "Nahi sir, Coach bol rahe hai, Coach se puchiye" (No sir, Coach is saying no — you should ask the Coach).
Her teammate, Sneh Rana, added to the fun by revealing, "Sir hum inse bhi dieting karvate hai" (Sir, we also make him follow a diet). This cheeky comment about putting the coach on a diet as well sent Amitabh Bachchan into a fit of laughter, charming the studio audience.
Big B's Playful Plea for Pizza Permission
Curious about their post-victory rituals, Bachchan then took the jest further. He jokingly asked if the team had already celebrated their big World Cup win by "kaafi dabakar pizza khaya" (eating a lot of pizza). Turning earnestly towards Coach Amol Mazumdar, Big B made a heartfelt, if mischievous, request on behalf of the champions.
"Ab toh ye World Cup jeet kar aaye hain. Ab inhe junk food allowed kar do" (Now they’ve come back after winning the World Cup. Now let them have junk food), he pleaded. The coach, however, remained the pillar of discipline. His stern, straight-faced reply—a simple but firm "Nahi" (No)—was the punchline that left everyone in splits, highlighting the team's dedication even in moments of glory.
Amitabh Bachchan: The Constant on Screen and Off
While creating memorable television moments, Amitabh Bachchan continues to lead the new season of KBC, the Indian version of the global 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' franchise. His work off the quiz show floor remains diverse.
His last cinematic outing was providing voice narration for the Farhan Akhtar film '120 Bahadur'. Prior to that, his acting performance was seen in the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Vettaiyan', directed by TJ Gnanavel, a film that received mixed reviews from audiences. Bachchan was also part of the Gujarati film 'Fakt Purusho Maate', released last year, which was met with positive feedback.
The KBC set has also seen other celebrities, like actor Kartik Aaryan, who visited recently to meet the megastar, proving the show's enduring appeal as a cultural touchpoint.
