Kaun Banega Crorepati is one of the most famous Hindi television reality shows. The show is back on television with its 14th installment. Yet again, the show’s host is none other than our Big B, meaning Amitabh Bachchan. Everyone dreams of being a part of this reality show and being a crorepati. In the latest installment of Kaun Banega Crorepati, we already have a name that became the first crorepati. Kavita Chawla, a homemaker from Kolhapur, became the first contest that won one crore rupees due to her intellect and grace.
There are several exciting and fun facts that are associated with this show. If you are keen to know about them, you are at the right place. Read on to learn 14 fun facts about KBC that may get you ₹7 Crore.
1. All The Questions Are In Real Time
While many of us assume that the questions given to the contestants are pre-decided, that is not the case. All the questions assigned to Computer Ji are in real-time. All of this is done with the help of the technical team. This team remains in close vicinity to Amitabh Bachchan’s computer screen. Furthermore, the difficulty level of questions is also set according to the contestant’s performance per question.
2. SRK Hosting The Third Season
You may or may not know about this, but Big B did not get to host the third season of KBC. The reason behind this was his health wasn’t well at the time. Therefore, as his replacement, SRK took his place in hosting season 3 of the show. However, comparatively, the third season was cut short.
3. Three Elimination Rounds Before One Qualifies For Fastest Fingers First
Sitting on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati is everyone’s dream. However, first, you have to make it to the fastest fingers first round. How does one do that? Well, you have to qualify in three elimination rounds before reaching the fastest fingers first round. The first is the SMS round, the second is a personal call GK round, and the third is the auditioning stage.
4. No Amitabh Bachchan Autograph Is Allowed
Well, Big B might give an autograph if you seek one. However, it is not really allowed. If you ask for an autograph of Amitabh Bachchan, the crew will take away your autograph book and will not return it back.
5. Winners Of The FFF Round Need To Apply Makeup
Yes, you are reading it right. The winners of the fastest fingers first round get to sit on the hot seat. They would be the ones who would be the most visible on television. Therefore, after Fastest Finger First round, they cut the scene to apply makeup on the contestant who wins their chance at the hot seat.
6. Kids Need To Sit Near Camera
As strange as it may sound, it is a KBC fact. Under-18 folks meaning kids, have to sit near the camera. The reason is that they are not supposed to be visible on-screen. Therefore, it only happens when they are a part of the family of the Hot Seat contestant.
7. During The Shoot, There Were Plenty of Disturbances Due To Pigeons
This is a fun fact that goes back to the earlier seasons of KBC. In its earlier seasons, the shoot used to face disturbances due to pigeons and remained suspended until the crew made sounds with rods to chase them away.
8. 30% Income Tax Deduction
Well, this is one of the most astounding facts you might or might not be aware of. Whatever amount of money is won by a contestant, 30% of it is deduced on the spot in the name of tax deduction. Consequently, if you win ₹ one crore, you will actually receive ₹70 lakhs.
9. Set Of TMKOC Is Nearby To The Set Of KBC
In addition to all the facts, this one is another interesting fact that is made on the list. The set of the popular TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is also close to the location of KBC, and the well-known Gokul Dhaam society is visible from the familiar road.
10. Amitabh Bachchan’s Wardrobe Costs Over 10 Lakhs Per Episode
With such dashing outfits and looks, it goes without saying that a lot of money is spent on Big B’s wardrobe. Therefore, if we talk about Big B’s wardrobe amount, it goes over ₹ ten lakhs per episode.
11. Contestants Are Not Allowed To Leave The Sets
Whether the contestants have lost, won, or quit does not matter. They cannot leave the set until the whole shoot is over. Furthermore, there is a cabin near where they are all made to sit.
12. Background Check Of Each Contestant
Big B always makes sure to be up to date about all the contestant’s backgrounds. Hence, accordingly, every time after arriving on the sets, he first goes to a cabin to do his groundwork.
13. Big B Doesn’t Know The Answer Until It Is Locked
Contrary to popular belief, Big B does not know the correct answer to the asked question. Therefore, just like everyone, he also learns about the correct option after it is locked.
14. Big B’s Entry
Big B enters slightly from the right, and since the camera focuses on the background, it seems like he enters from a separate path.
To summarize, these are some interesting facts related to the Kaun Banega Crorepati.
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