Amitabh Bachchan recalls when Jaya Bachchan grilled him on Kaun Banega Crorepati as host: ‘Aise chaanta maara unhone…’

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated Navratri on KBC season 17, sharing a nostalgic moment when his wife Jaya hosted the show.

In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 17, host Amitabh Bachchan began by extending heartfelt wishes to devotees across India on the occasion of Navratri. He later fondly recalled a memorable incident when his wife, actor and politician Jaya Bachchan, turned host for a day and gave him a taste of being in the contestant’s chair.

Amitabh Bachchan recalls being a contestant when Jaya Bachchan turned host in KBC

When Jaya Bachchan turned host and questioned 'contestant' Amitabh Bachchan on KBC.

Big B invited contestant Pallavi Niphadkar and her daughters to the stage, warmly praising Pallavi’s younger daughter for her traditional outfit and for wearing a mogra gajra. He shared that his wife, Jaya, is also fond of adorning gajras. As the game progressed, Pallavi asked him if he had ever sat in the contestant’s seat. Amitabh replied that he had indeed done so once, with Jaya Bachchan stepping in as the host.

The superstar recalled how the experience left him nervous and speechless, adding with humour that sitting across from one’s wife is enough to leave anyone tongue-tied. He said, “Humari bolti he band thi, aise aise chaanta maara unhone humko. (I was left speechless; she slapped me left and right with her questions)."