The seventeenth season of India's beloved quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, featured a special episode with Bollywood's young stars, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, in the hot seat. Host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the actors, leading to an engaging session filled with personal revelations, family anecdotes, and insights into their disciplined lifestyles.
A Dream Realized for the Panday Family
As she took her place on the iconic seat, Ananya Panday confessed to host Amitabh Bachchan that the spot was hotter than she had anticipated. Expressing her exhilaration, she revealed that appearing on KBC was a collective dream for her entire family. "This was not just my dream, but a collective dream of the entire Panday family that one person should go on KBC," she shared.
She fondly described a family ritual, especially when her grandparents visit from Delhi. "When my grandparents come from Delhi, it is a special ritual that we sit together from Monday to Friday and watch KBC," Ananya said. When Big B playfully questioned if they watch only during these visits, she clarified they are regular viewers, with her grandparents visiting Mumbai two to three times annually for month-long stays.
Shocking Fitness Sacrifices Revealed
The conversation took an interesting turn when the first question, worth Rs 5,000, about finding barbells and dumbbells (correct answer: Gym) led to a discussion on fitness. Amitabh Bachchan inquired about their workout and diet regimes, and the responses left the veteran actor astonished.
Kartik Aaryan explained he maintains a balance but goes strict before a film. He disclosed an extreme sacrifice for his role in 'Chandu Champion', stating, "I quit sugar for 2 years." Ananya Panday outlined her disciplined approach, keeping one cheat day per week and following a rule of not eating anything after 7 PM.
Amitabh Bachchan, reflecting on his era, expressed relief that such strict routines weren't common then. He joked about his own diet, "We wake up, eat at home, come to shoot and eat again, then go home, eat, drink, and sleep. It was a wonderful time, we didn't worry so much." To this, Kartik promptly replied, "That's why you are Amitabh Bachchan."
An 'I Made It' Moment and a Charitable Win
For Ananya, the experience was monumental. She told Bachchan it felt like an "I made it" moment and revealed she had even prepared a special speech for the occasion. Reading it out, she called it a dream come true and a precious moment for her family, receiving good luck wishes from the host.
The duo participated in the episode to support charitable causes. They successfully played the game and won a total prize money of Rs 12,50,000, which they generously donated entirely to their respective charities.
