Rishab Shetty joins Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 17 sets as Hombale Films sends heartfelt birthday wishes

Rishab Shetty visits Kaun Banega Crorepati

In the middle of Kantara: Chapter 1’s roaring success, the team behind the film took a pause to celebrate a living legend — Amitabh Bachchan.

As the megastar turned a year older, Hombale Films shared a special birthday tribute that has fans buzzing for more than one reason.

The production house posted a heartwarming photo of Kantara director and lead actor Rishab Shetty offering a gift to Mr. Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.

The moment wasn’t just about a birthday wish — it hinted at Rishab’s appearance on an upcoming episode of the beloved quiz show, creating a wave of excitement across social media.

Sharing the photo, the team wrote:
“Team #KantaraChapter1 wishes the Shahenshah of Indian cinema, the Legendary @SrBachchan sir a very happy birthday  Excited for the upcoming episode of #KaunBanegaCrorepati, it was an absolute joy joining you! #BlockbusterKantara in cinemas now ”

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For fans, seeing Rishab Shetty — who’s fast becoming a national icon himself — share the screen with Amitabh Bachchan is a celebration in itself. It’s a beautiful crossover of generations, tradition, and the power of Indian storytelling.

Since its worldwide release on October 2, 2025, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been breaking records. This new chapter, which is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, transports us to the fourth century AD and reveals the holy origins of the ethereal land that enthralled millions of viewers in the first movie.

The narrative delves deeply into spiritual traditions, mythology, and the age-old struggle between power and faith.

With the help of a talented ensemble that includes Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Sapthami Gowda, Rukmini Vasanth, and others, Rishab Shetty returns both as director and in the lead role.

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B. Ajaneesh Loknath's powerful soundtrack and cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap's breathtaking images vividly depict this mythical world.

The Kantara team continues to engage audiences in both grand and intimate ways, whether it is by shattering box office records or spending a silent, reverent moment with a legend like Amitabh Bachchan.

Now, all eyes are on KBC 17's next episode, which promises warmth, nostalgia, and a convergence of filmmaking ideas.