Amitabh Bachchan calls Shefali Shah ‘Malkinji’, find out why in KBC15!

This Monday, Sony Entertainment Television’s knowledge-based reality gameshow, Kaun Banega Crorepati 15, will host versatile actress Shefali Shah and the revered social worker Hare Ram Pandey in its ‘Shaandaar Somvaar’ episode. Fondly addressed by his close aides as ‘Baba’, Hare Ram ji is a staunch devotee of Goddess Durga and has fulfilled his goal of establishing his own non-government organization named, Narayanseva Aashram, that helps rehabilitate young girls and works towards providing them a secure future.

Actor par excellence, Shefali Shah, who has created a niche for herself with her portrayal of diverse characters, will be instrumental in providing thoughtful insights during the gameplay and supporting Hare Ram ji. During an engaging conversation with the guests, the host of the show, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan affectionately refers to Shefali Shah as ‘Malkinji.’ The reason behind this endearing nickname traces back to the time when they shot for the film, ‘Waqt: The Race Against Time.’ Elaborating further, Mr. Bachchan spoke about how Vipul Shah, who is Shefali Shah’s husband, had approached him with the script of the movie and he immediately agreed to be a part of it. Interestingly, Shefali played Big B’s wife in the movie. Reminiscing the days of shooting, Big B humorously says, “Shefali Shah is Vipul Shah’s wife, and she was playing my on-screen wife. But it was the way she was on the sets of the film, that I learnt who is the ‘Malkin’ of the house! She was in control and provided direction instructions wherever necessary. That is when I thought that she is ‘zabardast!’”

*Be sure to tune in to ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’s ‘Shaandaar Somvaar’ episode, this Monday at 9:00 PM, on Sony Entertainment Television.

Keerti Kadam