Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return as host for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, which is officially premiering on August 11 on Sony TV. Makers have dropped another brand-new promo on social media where Amitabh Bachchan once again delivering the punchline: “Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai” (Where there is wisdom, there is confidence). ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’: Here’s How You Can Register for Upcoming Season of Amitabh Bachchan’s Popular Quiz Show!
Sumbul Touqeer Shuts Down Misogyny With Wit in ‘KBC’ 17 Promo
The video opens inside a restaurant, where a loud and arrogant group of friends mocks a polite girl, mistaking her for a waiter. When she responds that she’s the manager (played by Sumbul Touqeer), they dismiss her with the comment, “All are same.” They then make fun of the delay in food by joking, “Chaina se laa rahe hai?” (Are you bringing it all the way from China). But the girl shuts them down with calm confidence, explaining how Manchurian was created as an Indian-Chinese dish, earning respect across the world. Her intelligence leaves the group speechless and embarrassed. That’s when Amitabh Bachchan enters and delivers his punchline: “Jahan akal hai, wahan akad hai.” ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’: Will Salman Khan Replace Amitabh Bachchan As Iconic Quiz Show KBC’s Host in New Season?
Watch the New Promo of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ Season 17:
In both the earlier and this new promo, Amitabh signs off in his iconic Vijay Deenanath Chauhan style from Agneepath, saying: “11 August se appointment hai apna, kya bolta hai? Appointment. English bolta hai,” (We have an appointment from 11th August. What do you say? Appointment… speaks English). ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’: Amitabh Bachchan Confirms Return As ‘KBC’ Host for the New Season!
Amitabh Bachchan Silences Exit Rumours, Returns for ‘KBC’ 17
Earlier this year, reports had surfaced that Amitabh Bachchan might be stepping down from the show due to personal reasons, and that Salman Khan was being considered to take over. But with these back-to-back promos, Big B has clearly shut down all the rumours, KBC 17 is back with its legendary host.
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