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legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan bid an emotional adieu to the beloved show on its Friday’s grand finale episode. The show’s makers released a poignant clip capturing Big B’s heartfelt farewell in his signature style.
NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming culmination of the 15th season of the iconic Indian television game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan bid an emotional adieu to the beloved show on its Friday’s grand finale episode. The show’s makers released a poignant clip capturing Big B’s heartfelt farewell in his signature style.
The 15th season introduced innovative elements, such as ‘Super Sandook’ and the replacement of the 50:50 lifeline with ‘Double Dip.’ Retired Squadron Leader Sushmita Sahay marked the beginning of the season, while Jaskaran Singh, an aspiring IAS officer, achieved the milestone of becoming the first Rs one crore winner in Season 15.
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As the season drew to a close, the farewell episode featured special guests Vidya Balan, Sheela Devi, Sharmila Tagore, and Sara Ali Khan, who joined Amitabh Bachchan in creating memorable moments and sharing anecdotes. Vidya Balan reminisced about how the megastar influenced her childhood, and Sara Ali Khan recreated a childhood memory related to KBC. Saif Ali Khan’s mother, Sharmila Tagore, added charm by revealing a nickname bestowed upon her by Jaya Bachchan.
The emotional farewell was marked by a video compilation showcasing various moments of Amitabh Bachchan’s appearances on the show. In the farewell message, Big B expressed gratitude and acknowledged the bond established 23 years ago between him, the show, and the audience. The emotional impact of the compilation overwhelmed the megastar, bringing tears to his eyes.
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In his concluding remarks, Amitabh Bachchan emphasised the importance of continuing the honour given to education, addressing social issues, and promoting positive change. He expressed hope that discussions on child security, women’s education, and other societal concerns would persist. With folded hands and tears in his eyes, he bid farewell, saying, “Main Amitabh Bachchan iss daur ke liye, iss manch se akhri baar kehne jaa raha hu, Shubratri, Shubhratri, Shubhratri” (I, Amitabh Bachchan, am saying goodbye to this era and this stage for the last time. Goodnight).
KBC Finale mein Amitji bayaan karte hain apne dil ki baat. Hasi, prem, aur yaadon se bhare iss anokhe safar ko yaad kiya jayega!
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The emotional video quickly garnered reactions from fans, who expressed their emotions through heart emojis and messages like “Miss You.” As the episode concluded, a touching message from the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage to Amitabh Bachchan expressed deep gratitude for the enduring connection established over the past 23 years.
The emotional farewell marked the end of another successful season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, leaving fans nostalgic and eagerly anticipating future endeavors from the megastar.
