Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Sudesh Lehri credits Amitabh Bachchan for shaping his comedic journey

On this week’s episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, comedian Sudesh Lehri opens up to Amitabh Bachchan about his challenging childhood and reveals how watching Big B’s films inspired his comedy. The heartfelt conversation blends nostalgia, laughter, and deep emotion, highlighting the lasting influence of cinema across generations.

On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati that aired on 28th November, 2025, the stage came alive with a mix of laughter, emotion, and heartfelt storytelling as celebrated comedians Sudesh Lehri and Kiku Sharda join host Amitabh Bachchan.

The episode featured not only a game but also memorable moments filled with humour, candid conversations, and inspiring revelations.

During the show, Sudesh Lehri opened up about his early life struggles, confessing, “I was always fond of watching films. The first time I ever went to a theatre, someone took me because I didn’t have the money, and the film I watched was Shankar Shambhu. After a long time, I saw Ganga Ki Saugand, your film, where you had that small hand scene. Then Namak Halaal came, and because I loved comedy, I used to watch you again and again. We even got the video cassette. Then there was the song ‘Ke Pag Ghunghroo Bandh Meera’… the scene where you dance with slippers… and of course Amar Akbar Anthony, the mirror scene. Sir, everyone knows you as the angry young man, but I have learned comedy from you. Whatever I write or perform, it comes from watching you. There is no film of yours that I haven’t seen. I remember the dialogue of all your films.”

Amitabh Bachchan responded warmly, sharing anecdotes from his early career, including shooting in Rishikesh for Ganga Ki Saugand, creating a nostalgic exchange that emphasized the timeless influence of cinema.

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The episode beautifully illustrated how films inspire and shape individuals across generations, sometimes in ways even the stars themselves do not anticipate.

Catch this candid and emotional conversation on Kaun Banega Crorepati, airing Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.