Key Highlights

  • Special episode: Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa will appear on KBC 18 to wish Amitabh Bachchan.
  • The occasion: Big B turns 84 on October 11.
  • Bharti’s memory: She has watched KBC “since its very first episode.”
  • Haarsh’s view: He called Big B “a true institution” and an inspiration for writers.

Ahead of Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th birthday on October 11, comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer-producer Haarsh Limbachiyaa, will appear in a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to wish the megastar. The couple currently host Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian Game Show.

“Seeing Him on Screen Is a Celebration”

“Amitabh Bachchan Sir is truly a legend, and for all of us who have grown up watching him, seeing him on screen is nothing short of a celebration. Kaun Banega Crorepati has been such a special part of our lives,” Bharti said.

“I have been watching the show since its very first episode, and even today, just seeing his smile, warmth, and energy brings so much happiness. He has given generations so many beautiful memories, and I feel so lucky to have grown up watching him.”

“A True Institution”

Haarsh praised Big B’s consistency and connection with viewers. “Amitabh Bachchan Sir is a true institution, and watching him on Kaun Banega Crorepati with so much grace, energy, and charm is pure inspiration for writers like us,” he said.

“To pull off that level of perfection and connect so effortlessly across generations, from our parents to our generation, is just unbelievable.”

Why It Matters: A Show That Grew Up With Its Viewers

Bharti’s line about watching since the first episode captures KBC’s unique place in Indian television. The show first aired in 2000, and Amitabh Bachchan has hosted nearly every season since, making it one of the longest-running and most loved quiz shows in the country. A whole generation, like Bharti, grew up watching it, and now appears on it as celebrities themselves.

At 84, Big B continues to anchor the show with the same energy, which is exactly what both Bharti and Haarsh highlighted.

About KBC

KBC is the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Contestants answer multiple-choice questions with four options and can use lifelines when unsure. Both KBC 18 and Indian Game Show air on Sony Entertainment Television.

The Bottom Line

From watching KBC as fans to wishing its host on the show itself, Bharti and Haarsh’s tribute reflects how Amitabh Bachchan has become part of several generations’ lives.

With inputs from IANS.