The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 kicked off with an electrifying entry by host Amitabh Bachchan , who warmly welcomed the audience to the show's grand 25-year celebration. He starts by playing the Fastest Finger First round and Vinay Gupta from Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir makes it to the hotseat. He is the first contestant from Kathua, Jammu Kashmir to make to the show.

Vinay shared his son's excitement about him appearing on Kaun Banega Crorepati alongside the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. He revealed that his son had already told his classmates and tuition friends that his father would meet the megastar.

During their conversation, Mr. Bachchan asked Vinay about the most famous cuisine from Jammu and Kashmir, to which Vinay responded, "Rajma Chawal." Amitabh Bachchan enthusiastically agreed, saying, "Haan, Rajma Chawal bahut badhiya hota hai. Kuch baat toh hai Rajma Chawal mein. Bachpan se hum bhi wahi khaate aarahe hain, wahi banta hai. Aur aajkal hamare naati-pote jo hain, unse agar poochho, raat ko khaane par aarahe hain, humne kaha theek hai... woh kehte hain Rajma Chawal banwaiyega, humne kaha theek hai."

Mr Bachchan reads out the question for Rs 10,000. Which of this is a part of the same organ as retina? He goes with Option D) Pupil.

Vinay expressed his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan, calling himself his biggest fan and requesting the legendary actor to recite his iconic dialogue from Zanjeer. In response, Big B reminisced about his early days in Mumbai and shared an inspiring anecdote.

He revealed, "When I came to Mumbai, I had a backup plan in case I didn’t get work. I brought my driving license with me, thinking that if nothing else worked out, I could drive a taxi. Gradually, I got opportunities. K. Abbas Sahab gave me my first job. As for Zanjeer, it was written by Salim-Javed. One day, they came to meet me and said they wanted to narrate a story. I thought they were joking because they usually worked with big stars. But they narrated the story, and that’s how I got the role."

He continued, "I once asked Javed Sahab why they thought I could play the role. He said they had seen me in Bombay to Goa, in a scene where I was eating in a restaurant, and Shatrughan Sinha’s character punches me. I fall, but when I get up, I continue eating the sandwich mid-fight. Javed Sahab said that my habit of finishing the sandwich despite the situation convinced them I was right for the role."

Speaking about the iconic dialogue from Zanjeer, Big B shared, "The scene you’re talking about was my first day of shooting. Opposite me was the esteemed Pran Sahab, and I was supposed to deliver such bold lines to him. I told director Prakash Mehra ji that I was uncomfortable saying those lines—it felt disrespectful. But, as they say, you have to do a lot for the sake of earning a living. So, I kicked the chair, delivered the dialogue, and felt very embarrassed. Afterward, I folded my hands and apologized to Pran Sahab for any mistakes."

As soon as Mr Bachchan recited those lines, the audience cheered loud. Next Big B presented the 'Super Sawaal'. How many states in India have their entire coastline on the west coast. Vinay answers '5' and wins the super power 'Dugnastraa'.

The makers play video of Anupam Kher, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan talking about KBC completing 25 years and congratulate the host Amitabh Bachchan.

Big B reads the question for Rs 80,000. Which of these tournaments has never been hosted or co-hosted by the United States Of America? Vinay takes the help of 'Audience Poll' and selects Option C) Commonwealth Games.

Vinay requested the makers to play a nostalgic video showcasing glimpses of Amitabh Bachchan’s grand welcome of the audience in the very first episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 1. The clip, capturing Big B’s iconic entry and the start of the legendary show, took everyone on a trip down memory lane.

The contestant asked Big B about his family's reaction when he decided to work on the small screen. Amitabh Bachchan shared, "The first thing I was taught was to always speak the truth, no matter what. When I told my family about taking on this project, I won’t name names, but some people said, ‘You’re making a big mistake.’ I asked, ‘Why?’ They replied, ‘People see you on the 70mm big screen, and now they’ll watch you on a smaller TV screen. Moving from the big screen to the small screen will diminish your stature. It’s a huge mistake.’

He added with a smile, "I didn’t listen to them and still went ahead. And here I am, sitting in this chair for the past 25 years."

Amitabh Bachchan shared the story behind his decision to host Kaun Banega Crorepati. He said, "When I had made up my mind, the people who brought the proposal to me explained the concept of the game. I admitted I wasn’t familiar with it and expressed my desire to see how it works. They informed me it was being conducted abroad, in London. I asked if I could visit to observe it. The team, who were very generous and accommodating, took me to the LC studio in London where the game was being played."

He continued, "I was deeply impressed by what I saw there. After leaving the studio, I told them, ‘If you can recreate this kind of atmosphere here, I am ready to host the game.’ I must congratulate them because, to this day, they have maintained the same high-quality production and environment."

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