Amitabh Bachchan, is back with the latest edition of ‘ Kaun Banega Crorepati.’ He has been associated with it from last 17 years. Even the novel ‘Q & A’ (2005) by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup is loosely based on the show, which later became a movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
1. Kaun Banega Crorepati has 19.8 million registration applications within a span of seven days. The knowledge-based game show is hosted by none other than Amitabh Bachchan.
2. The ninth season will have new features like Video-A-Friend, a jodidaar partner to accompany them on the hot seat with a few special episodes.
3. In the nineth season, the winners will get the prize money directly in their account instead of getting a huge cheque.
4. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 9’ will telecast on Sony Entertainment Television from August 28 with new lifelines.
5 The game is introducing a jackpot question for Rs 7 crore, which is an all or nothing deal. The contestants will not be allowed to use lifelines.
6. Compared to previous seasons, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 9’ will have more questions to ask the contestant in an hour.
7. Basically, the contestant will be given less time to answer.
8. To add on, Danish Khan, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television said, “We are happy to present a fast-paced, thrilling, technologically upgraded season 9 of KBC.”
9. On ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 9’, Amitabh Bachchan will be inviting real-life heroes to play the game, and provide a platform to reach out to the country in support of their cause.
Amitabh Bachchan said that this time the show is much more meaningful for viewers and close to his heart.