Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional as he returns to host Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 with ‘twice the effort’. Watch video

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As the crew of the show gave him a standing ovation, Bachchan was teary-eyed as he welcomed the “KBC family”. He said, “I can’t come up with the words to thank you for your prayers which gave a new life to Kaun Banega Crorepati, which illuminated this stage again, and which reunited a family and allowed me to be present among you.”

With his signature namaste, he added, “I salute this country’s people for the resurrection, rebuilding, and rebirth of KBC. This stage is yours, this game is yours, and this season is only yours. To respect your love, I’ll be present before you with twice the effort. And I believe you’ll keep reassuring me by holding my hand.”

 

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KBC 16 debuted on Sony Entertainment Television on Monday, August 12. In the first episode of the show, participant Utkarsh Baxi won the fastest finger first round to reach the hot seat. He played successfully till the  Rs 25,00,000 question. However, he failed to answer the next question correctly and went home with Rs 3,20,000 prize money.

KBC 16, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, will be telecast from Monday to Friday at its primetime slot of 9 pm on Sony TV.