Amitabh Bachchan Schools KBC 16 Contestant For Calling Unmarried Women 'Bojh': 'Ek Baat Btaye Aapko...'

In the recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Amitabh Bachchan schooled a contestant for calling unmarried women a ‘burden’. It all started after contestant Krishna Selukar revealed that despite having a degree in engineering, he lost his job during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. He then compared his situation to an unmarried woman and said, “Agar mei kahu bina shadi ki ladki gharwalo par bojh hoti hai na sir, ek umar hone ke baad berozgar ladke utna hi bojh hote hai (If I say that an unmarried lady is a burden to her family, then after an age, an unemployed man is also a burden).”

Amitabh Bachchan interrupted and explained that women are not a burden. “Ek baat batye aapko. Ladki joh hai bojh kabhi nai ban sakti. Bahut badi shaan hoti hai mahila. (Can I tell you one thing? A woman can never be a burden on the family. She is always an honour),” the Bollywood superstar said.

Amitabh Bachchan has been the host of KBC since its inception in 2000, except for the third season, which was hosted by superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Season 16 of the show premiered earlier this month on Sony TV. During the first episode of the season, Big B got emotional and shared a moving message with all those who have watched and supported him through his journey in KBC.

“Today marks the start of a new season. But I’m a little short of words today. And that’s because no word has the capacity to convey the gratitude for your love,” he said in Hindi and then added, “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. 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,” Amitabh said with folded hands.

Meanwhile, as far as his films are concerned, Big B was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD. He will soon be seen in the Hindi remake of Intern with Deepika Padukone.