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KBC 17: Amitabh Bachchan tells Manoj Bajpayee he received louder applause than the host himself in new promo, watch

Amitabh Bachchan is set to host a lively and star-studded episode of *Kaun Banega Crorepati*, promising a perfect blend of humour, nostalgia, and heartfelt camaraderie. This Friday, fans will get to see Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, and Jaideep Ahlawat bring charm and laughter to the iconic quiz show stage.

November 17, 2025 / 09:28 IST
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 latest promo

A star-studded trio of actors will be welcomed by host Amitabh Bachchan in a future episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, turning the programme into a delightful fusion of talent, humour, and genuine friendship.

Family Man 3 trio Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, and Jaideep Ahlawat will take the stage this Friday. They will enter with a mixture of joy and respect, touching Amitabh Bachchan's feet as a sign of respect as soon as they take the stage.

The three actors decided to add some nostalgia to their appearance, so what began as a formal greeting soon became light-hearted. With a playful twist, they performed the famous dialogue from the beloved movie Deewar in their mother tongues, Bhojpuri, Haryanavi and Marathi.

This oddball, endearing tribute to a movie classic was well received by the audience, who burst out laughing and cheering.








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Never one to pass up a good time, Amitabh Bachchan added his usual charm to the mix. Both the studio and viewers at home cheered as he repeated the dialogue in Bihari, causing the audience to burst out laughing.

Big B also told Manoj that there was more cheer for him than when he walks in usually to host the show.

Manoj will be reprising his role of Srikanth Tiwari in Family Man Season 3 and Jaideep is the new entrant as an antagonist. Family Man 3 is going to premiere on November 21.

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Talking about KBC 17, a special episode was hosted on Children's day and it featured popular stand-up comedians Harsh Gujral, Ravi Gupta, Abhishek Upmanyu, and Anubhav Bassi.

Before the quiz even began, Abhishek broke the ice with a witty remark: “Mera naam Abhishek hai… Apna beta samajh kar sawaal poochhiye aur jaydad likhiye.” (My name is Abhishek; think of me as your son when you ask me questions and include me in your property).

A lively, entertaining segment began when Amitabh Bachchan started laughing.

The fun escalated as Amitabh Bachchan teased Abhishek about quitting three jobs. With deadpan humour, Abhishek quipped, “While some claim I resigned, I prefer to say I was pushed out,” and added, “I had no responsibility in this, sir. They concentrated more on my flaws, such as my tardiness and work ethic. They said that I do not come on time. However, they overlooked my admirable qualities, such as leaving home punctually.”

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Nov 17, 2025 09:27 am

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