On 7th August at 9:00 pm, Sony Entertainment Television will bring back Indian television’s prestigious show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ for its 14th Season. The show, hosted by the legendary Mr Amitabh Bachchan, will be returning with a wonderous new season, celebrating the spirit of a free and democratic India, the special episode, ‘Azadi Ke Garv Ka Mahaparv’ will begin by saluting some of the finest personalities who have contributed immensely to the country. The special episode will see the respected ‘Protectors of India’ – Major D.P. Singh (Kargil War Veteran) and Col Mitali Madhumita (Sena Medal Gallantry) followed by the illustrious ‘Sports Icon of India’ – MC Mary Kom (Padma Vibhushan) and Sunil Chhetri (Padma Shri) and last but not the least, Bollywood’s perfectionist and Padma Bhushan recipient, Aamir Khan.
Here are 8 moments from the episode that will invoke in you the feeling of belongingness to the glorious country, of India
*A New Beginning!*
Season 14 of Kaun Banega Crorepati will be the season of many firsts! From the set to the theme music, everything has been given the touch of “newness”. Not only that but in accordance with the theme of the show celebrating 75 years of Independence, elements have been changed in the prize money. The money tree will witness a “Naya Padaav,” which is the “Dhan Amrit” of INR 75 lakhs, rewarding the hotseat competitors with better wins. As they advance, the competitors can also unlock the “Tilasmi Tijori” by taking home a “Maha Dhanrashi” worth INR 7.5 crores. For fans watching from home, the enjoyment of “Play Along” will be immediate and immersive because they will have the opportunity to take the hotseat every Friday. The show will also bring back the children’s special week, where the young geniuses will once again control the hotseat, along with well-known lifelines like the Audience Poll, Video-a-Friend, and 50:50.
*Big B delivers a heart-touching monologue on the occasion*
On the occasion of celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence, the effervescent host of the show, Mr Amitabh Bachchan would be delivering a heart-touching monologue, in tribute to India. His words would surely awaken the viewer’s patriotic spirit as it would of the audience’. Talking about 75 years, the veteran actor would be congratulating viewers on this huge milestone and invoking in them a sense of union.
*‘Protectors of India’ and Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist make up the first guests of the show*
The “Protectors of India,” Major D.P. Singh (a veteran of the Kargil War) and Col. Mitali Madhumita, will be introduced in the special episode (Sena Medal Gallantry). Aamir Khan, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, would also add charm to the occasion. Engaging in some interesting conversations, the guests would be captivating the audience and the viewers with their amazing stories. The guests would be donating their winning proceeds to Army Central Welfare.
*Sports Icons of India make the audience cheer with joy!*
MC Mary Kom (Padma Vibhushan) and Sunil Chhetri (Padma Shri) would be joining Mr Bachchan and sitting in the hotseat across from him. Full of stories from the sports arena of India, the duo would be talking about some of the most exciting things from their fields of boxing and football. The guests would play to donate their winning proceeds to the Regional Boxing Foundation, and The Voice of Stray Dogs respectively.
*Sunil Chhetri’s football Tricks amazes everyone*
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri would be obliging Mr Bachchan by acting on his request of showing some tricks from the game he loves so much. The star athlete would be showing the audience why he does what he does, that is be the best there is in Football. His tricks would invoke applause and cheers from the audience and also Mr Bachchan who would be visibly excited by the act.
*Major DP Singh’s stories of bravery inspire awe in audience*
India’s first blade runner Major D. P. Singh who is also a Kargil war veteran would be sharing some of his stories from the battlefield. One such story would be of how he still has 73 bullets in his body and all of which entered his body through the front because he was running towards the enemy rather than running away from them. Such stories would evoke thunderous applause from the audience who would be emotionally touched by the war veteran’s stories.
*Mr Bachchan applauds his guests for their contribution to sports*
Talking about how sports have finally come under the spotlight in recent years, host Mr Amitabh Bachchan would be commending his guests MC Mary Kom and Sunil Chhetri for contributing immensely to the field. Talking about how personalities like his guests have made “sports” a viable future option for children, the host would be congratulating the two of them for their glorious careers.
*Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan reveals Mr Bachchan is his reason to join Twitter*
In conversation with Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan would talk about the time when he was shooting with Abhishek Bachchan for Dhoom 3 in London and senior Bachchan came to visit his son. Having a tete-a-tete with Aamir, the veteran actor had asked him why he was not on Twitter. Soon after, Aamir Khan was on the social media platform but with no clue on what to do. Thus, he would promote his friends’ movies on the app.
