
Amitabh Bachchan disclosed his strategy to avoid his wife Jaya's scolding when he returns late from shoots. On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, he said he messages his family…
Amitabh Bachchan disclosed his strategy to avoid his wife Jaya's scolding when he returns late from shoots. On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, he said he messages his family group every morning with emojis, tells them not to wait for dinner, and if they eat without him, he avoids confrontation.

Contestant Preeti Raj from Delhi, a homemaker, took home Rs 5 lakh after incorrectly answering a Rs 7.5 lakh question. She also asked the host about his punctuality at home, leading to Bachchan's detailed reply. Bachchan added that if he forgets to inform the family, he gets questioned about his whereabouts.
The episode also featured Preeti praising her house help Rajni, and Bachchan agreeing on the importance of domestic workers in daily life.
The segment is a reminder of how KBC's enduring appeal rests on host-audience banter rather than the quiz itself. Amitabh Bachchan's disclosure about pre-empting his wife's displeasure by messaging a family group is a calculated human-interest moment, relatable to millions of Indian households where joint or multi-generational living makes late returns a domestic negotiation. The show, now in its 18th season, has always woven host personality and contestant backstories into the format as audience-retention tools in a fragmented TV market. With Sony continuing to invest in the franchise, ratings for this season will determine whether the mix of nostalgia and personal confession still draws the 10-plus TRP KBC historically commanded.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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