During the India Challenger Week segment of the popular show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan charmed the audience with witty anecdotes about his life and the strong bond he shares with his wife, Jaya Bachchan.
Contestant Priyanka added a playful touch by asking the iconic actor amusing, everyday questions rooted in middle-class experiences. Amitabh, known for his quick wit, responded with his trademark humor, turning the conversation into a delightful and engaging exchange. His candid answers not only showcased his relatable side but also entertained viewers, adding a personal and warm touch to the show.
The questions began with Priyanka asking, "Aapka ghar itna bada hai, agar remote kho jaye toh kaise dhoondhte hain [You have such a big house. How do you find it when the TV remote gets lost]?" Amitabh quipped, "Seedha set-top box ke paas jaake usse control karte hain [We go directly to the set-top box]"
Priyanka followed up, saying, "Sir, middle-class families mein jab remote kho jata hai, toh ghar mein ladai ho jaati hai. Kya aapke ghar mein bhi aisa hota hai (In middle-class families, when the remote is lost, everyone fights over it. Does the same happen at your house)?" Amitabh replied with a laugh, "Nahi, Devi ji, humare ghar mein aisa nahi hota. Do takiye hote hain sofa par, remote unmein chhup jata hai. Bas wahi dhoondhna padta hai [No, not at our house. There are two cushions on the sofa, and the remote is mostly found somewhere between them]"
The conversation took a domestic turn as Priyanka asked, "Jab main office se ghar jaati hoon, toh mummy bolti hain dhaniya ya kuch aur le aana. Kya Jaya ma’am aapko bhi kuch laane ke liye kehti hain (When I return from work, my mother asks me to bring something like coriander. Does Jaya Bachchan ask you to bring things)?" Amitabh replied cheekily, “Bilkul kehti hain. Keh deti hain, ‘Apne aap ko le aana ghar [Yes, she says to bring myself home]"
In a final question, Priyanka asked, "Sir, kabhi ATM jaake cash nikala hai aur apna balance check kiya hai (Have you ever withdrawn cash from an ATM and checked your account balance)?" Amitabh admitted, “Na toh hum apne paas cash rakhte hai, na kabhi ATM gaye hai, kyunki hamein samajh nahi aata ke kartein kaise hai. Lekin Jaya ji ke paas hota hai. Main unse paise maangta hoon [I neither keep cash nor visit an ATM because I don’t understand how to use it! But Jaya keeps cash, and I ask her for money]"
He also revealed a sweet habit of his, saying, "Jaya Ji ko gajra bahut pasand hai, toh raaste mein jab chhote bacche haar bechne aate hain, toh main unse kharidta hoon aur woh haar kabhi Jaya Ji ko deta hoon ya kabhi gaadi mein rakh leta hoon, kyunki unki mehek acchi lagti hai [Jaya loves jasmine flowers, so I often buy garlands from kids selling them on the road. Sometimes I give them to her, or I keep them in my car because I like their fragrance]."
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, who married in 1973, have celebrated over 51 years of togetherness. They are proud parents to two children: Abhishek Bachchan, a renowned actor, and Shweta Bachchan, an accomplished author and entrepreneur.
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