Amitabh Bachchan Opens Up About Early Days of Struggle, Shares Personal Connection with Aspiring Contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16

Mumbai: The iconic host Amitabh Bachchan shared a candid reflection on his early days of struggle during the upcoming episode of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 16". Referring to his journey to stardom, the actor nostalgically remembered his beginnings and highlighted how it was not paved with luxury but with hard work and perseverance.

In an emotional conversation, Big B recalled walking extensively in Mumbai as a young man, including walking on foot from Vile Parle station to his house. He also shared that he never imagined owning the Jalsa bungalow where he now resides.

Amitabh's revelation came after contestant Nishant Jaiswal from Chhattisgarh shared a heart-wrenching story about how he had reached KBC ground auditions multiple times without success. The aspiring IPS officer, an artisan dedicated to silk-making, had walked from his home to host Amitabh Bachchan's residence with a small bag to sit on the show's hotseat.

Moved by Nishant's determination and unrelenting hard work, Amitabh shared personal anecdotes about his early days of struggle, including securing jobs. The shared experience created an emotional connection between the two individuals.

The actor also appeared alongside his son Abhishek Bachchan on the popular game show to promote his new film "I Want To Talk." "Kaun Banega Crorepati" 16 airs every Monday to Friday on Sony Entertainment Television.

As Nishant aspires to make a difference in the nation, Amitabh's words left him inspired, echoing the importance of hard work and perseverance in pursuit of one's dreams.