#KBC11: Karamveer Deepa, Manasi Celebrate Big B's 77th Birthday

The yesterday’s episode of KBC was very special not only because it was Karamveer episode but also because it was the birthday of the ever gracious and charming host, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Turned 77 on Friday, Mr. Bachchan received many surprises.

The show began with yesterday's rollover contestant Sunny Prajapati who quit the game and went home with prize money of Rs. 12, 50,000. Firstly, Sunny sung Happy Birthday for the actor, and the audience followed suit. And, afterward, music maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his two sons joined the night as a melodious surprise for the show's host Big B. They played a rendition for Big B and dedicated a ‘raag’ to the late Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

On performing the ‘raag’ for Big B, Amjad Ali Khan said,

“We have seen how Amitji has taken care of his parents selflessly till their last breath, with utmost respect and love. Therefore, we knew how happy he would feel dedicating this musical rendition to his father.”

Apart from that, Big B was given a surprise with an old clip that featured Amitabh’s father, Harivansh Rai, and young Amitabh. The clip made him feel nostalgic, and he said,

“These people make me so emotional sometimes. It has been years since my parents have passed away.. Now, after watching this, I just don’t feel like playing.”

Sony TV took to Twitter and posted some moments from the sets of KBC 11, showing Big B's birthday celebrations.

They first shared a clip and wrote,

“The most jubilant and joyous of celebrations will be underway tonight! Watch Amitabh Bachchan's birthday celebration in #KBC11 style, at 9 PM. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan @SrBachchan”

Further, they posted another video and wrote,

“Join a melodious, wonderful celebration of our amazing host Amitabh Bachchan's birthday on #KBC11, tonight at 9 PM #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan @SrBachchan @AAKSarod”

Big B welcomed two special guests - the Para-Badminton World Champion Manasi Girishchandra Joshi and Paralympian Deepa Malik on the occasion of International Girl Child Day and as a part of the Karamveer episode. Deepa Malik is the first Indian woman to win 3 consecutive Asian Para Games and also the first woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games. Whereas, in the Para-Badminton World Champion, Manasi Joshi won Women's singles Gold.

Further in the show, Manasi's coach and badminton player Pullela Gopichand also shared a special message for her. He ended his message by wishing a happy birthday to Big B. Deepa Malik and Manasi Joshi, collaboratively, won Rs. 25,00,000 in yesterday’s episode.

Here are few of the questions asked in the previous episode:

“Which film marked the acting debut of Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday?”

“What does the first A in scientist and former President APJ Abdul Kalam's name stand for?”

Stay tuned for more updates on Kaun Banega Crorepati 11!