The iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has achieved a monumental landmark, completing a successful run of 25 years in 2025. The seventeenth season of the show is marking this silver jubilee with grand celebrations, featuring a parade of popular celebrities gracing the hot seat. The upcoming episode is set to become a memorable family affair with the appearance of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda.
A Star-Studded Silver Jubilee Celebration
The 25th-anniversary season of KBC has turned into a veritable who's who of the entertainment industry. The show has already witnessed special appearances by a diverse array of celebrities including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, filmmaker Rishab Shetty, the legendary father-son duo of Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, actors Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan, and acclaimed performers like Manoj Bajpayee and Sharib Hashmi. This lineup underscores the show's enduring appeal across generations and film industries.
The Bachchan Family Takes Center Stage
The spotlight now shifts to a highly anticipated episode featuring Agastya Nanda. The young actor will make a special appearance on his grandfather Amitabh Bachchan's show to promote his upcoming film, 'Ikkis'. The episode promises to transform into an intimate family gathering, as Agastya’s mother, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and his sister, Navya Naveli Nanda, will also be present in the audience.
The makers recently released a promotional clip on social media that has quickly gone viral. In the promo, host Amitabh Bachchan is seen playfully grilling his grandson, who occupies the hot seat. The tension escalates humorously when a member of the audience poses a notoriously tricky question to Agastya. She asks him to choose his favourite grandparent – his nana Amitabh Bachchan or his nani Jaya Bachchan.
Visibly flustered and amused, Agastya attempts to dodge the query, laughing and saying, “Yeh bahut mushkil hai… nahi, nahi, next question please.” However, Big B, ever the master host, intervenes with a grin, insisting, “Nahi, nahi, bolne dijiye… hum jaanna chahte hain.” As Agastya struggles to find a diplomatic answer, his mother Shweta is seen laughing from the audience.
Playful Teasing and a Historic Legacy
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, also present on the set, adds to the fun by teasing the young actor. He jokes, “Agar vanity mein pitna hai toh nani ka naam le lo, aur agar ghar jaakar pitna hai toh nanu ka naam le lo,” highlighting the good-natured familial dilemma.
This celebratory season marks a historic chapter in Indian television. Kaun Banega Crorepati first aired on July 3, 2000, and has since become a cultural phenomenon, entertaining and inspiring millions of viewers for a quarter of a century. Hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan for most of its seasons, the show's format of knowledge empowerment and dramatic tension continues to resonate deeply with the Indian audience.
The silver jubilee season of KBC is not just a testament to the show's format but also to its unique ability to blend serious quizzing with light-hearted moments, especially when it brings together families like the Bachchans on a public platform, creating unforgettable television.
