Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16 continues to win the hearts of the audience especially because of the host Amitabh Bachchan for his interesting conversations with the contestants.  In a recent episode, the legendary star shared that by birth he is half Sikh as his mother Teji Bachchan comes from a Sardar family. In his childhood, his maternal aunties used to fondly call him ‘Amitabh Singh’. He also shared that he feels awkward to call his parents’ marriage inter-caste. 

During the KBC 16 episode, Amitabh said “I find it a little awkward to call it inter-caste. My father was from Uttar Pradesh, and my mother was from a Sikh family. I believe I am half-Sardar. When I was born, my masis would say, ‘Kinna sona putar hai, sadda Amitabh Singh (What a beautiful son, our Amitabh Singh).’

The contestant named Kriti to whom he shared about his childhood memory recalled that her father always wanted her to participate in KBC. She also shared that despite losing memory, her father continued to give answers to the questions of the quiz show.  

The episode witnessed a lot of light-hearted moments. The participant later also asked Amitabh if he gifts Jaya Bachchan any jewellery. To which the superstar replied, “You’ve asked me quite a personal question, but yes, I do gift her. Hope no one from the Income Tax department is watching this!”

Amitabh Bachchan will be next seen in Vettaiyan. The Tamil movie also features Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Fahadh Faasil, Ritika Singh, Rana Daggubati and Anirudh Ravichander in key roles. The film is slated to release in theatres on October 10, 2024.