In KBC’s 1000th episode, Amitabh Bachchan to host his daughter and grand daughter, #ShwetaBachchanNanda and #NavyaNaveliNanda!

#KaunBanegaCrorepati (#KBC) has not only emerged as a game-changer for the Indian television industry but also instilled a larger focus on the power of knowledge being a great leveller amongst the masses. Season after season, KBC has turned many dreams into realities inspiring people to reach greater heights. KBC has not just become an integral part of people’s lives but has become a part of common parlance across the country. Indian Television Industry’s longest running knowledge-based show, KBC, in its 21st year will be celebrating the milestone of 1000th episode on 3rd December. Taliyan Bajti Rehni Chahiye, for KBC, as in its glorious journey the show has seen 1588 participants on the Hot Seat and celebrated 25 Crorepatis. Furthermore, the show has given out over 170 crores as the winning amount through 13 seasons!

Deviyon aur sajjano, on Friday, 3rd December, KBC will be celebrating the 1000-episode mark making it a night to remember. Mr. Bachchan’s family – daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and grand-daughter Navya Naveli Nanda will be seen on the Hot Seat playing the game as Mr. Bachchan reminisces his KBC journey. This year the ‘Gyaandaar, Shaandaar and Dhandaar’ Kaun Banega Crorepati’, saw the introduction of Fastest Finger First – Triple Test, Shaandaar Shukravaar, immersive Augmented Reality (AR) and the return of the most cherished lifeline – The Audience Poll. Quite an evolution from when the show first began.

Kaun Banega Crorepati has always been the perfect fabric to weave in every Indian’s dream and aspiration. And with every season the show, with all humility, has celebrated human virtues of courage, self-belief, patience, confidence, and intelligence.

Mr. Amitabh Bachchan : This year the show completes 1000 episodes, and I couldn’t be happier. I believe this is the most generous show and it continues to give – to the contestants, audiences and to all of us associated with it – be it Gyaan, Dhan or Sammaan. Each season of KBC has been a learning for me and to be with the team, the contestants who come from different parts of our country and to interact with them is a joy. I hope that this show continues to create history just like it has, in every way!

Ashish Golwalkar, Head – Content, Sony Entertainment Television and Digital Business : We at Sony Entertainment Television are proud of the amazing feat that ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ has achieved. We would like to congratulate everyone who has been a part of the KBC journey made this show a success especially Mr. Bachchan. It has been a great learning for all of us and I hope we can continue to learn and evolve with KBC for years to come. Each year, we see a record-breaking participation for KBC and we salute the grit and determination of every contestant who makes it to the Hot Seat. Seeing most of them fulfil their KBC journey gives us immense happiness. These contestants inspire us in every way and reiterate that Sawal Jo Bhi Ho, #JawaabAapHiHo.

Mr. Siddhartha Basu, Consultant, KBC – Season 13 :
It’s rare enough to be part of a knowledge show that made television history, holding a nation in its thrall, but rarer still to be associated with it throughout its run, 21 years on. As the show completes 1000 episodes, my thanks and a big thumbs up to the viewers, Team KBC, Sony Entertainment Television and all those who’ve supported the show over the years, who’ve together ensured that KBC has become one of the longest running shows on Indian Television, and easily the most generous one at that. With Amitabh Bachchan driving the show with unique flair and empathy, it remains one that not only engages both hearts and minds, but one that touches lives.

Tune in to Kaun Banega Crorepati, on 3rd December at 9:00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television to be a part of the 1000th episode celebration.