Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan remembers Meena Kumari and Waheeda Rehman

In today’s episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 Bollywood stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan will grace the show, who will soon be seen in the highly anticipated ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, as Manjulika and Rooh Baba. The “Sawalon ki Bhool Bhulaiya” special episode, filled with twists and turns, promises a thrilling ride that blends humour, suspense, and plenty of surprises, helmed by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

In conversation with Vidya and Kartik, AB expressed his regret at never having had the opportunity to work with Meena Kumari, while discussing the 1962 cult movie, ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’. He said, "I never got the opportunity to work with Meena Kumari ji. In 'Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam,’ there’s a song - ‘Na jaao saiyaan’ where she performed so gracefully that I found myself watching her continuously. The art of sitting in one place quietly, singing the song and coupled with her radiance, the effects used to be marvellous. They used to take long shots back then and I think that was the beauty of it all. Unlike today, every shot ends in just a few words. And Waheeda Rehman Ji, she is my absolute favourite actress."

He recalled Waheeda Ji’s iconic close-up from the film Pyaasa, which left an indelible mark on him. He spoke about how that particular shot in the song captured such exquisite emotion and artistry, truly showcasing her brilliance. He said, "What a beautiful shot it was; it took two or three takes to light up that close-up. These days, it all happens so quickly, but back then, it was never like that."

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His anecdotes mesmerized the Bhool Bhulaiya actors, prompting Vidya Balan to say, "I would love to have been born in that era and be your heroine." Kartik then chimed in saying, "Sir, I would love to be your heroine as well! (laughs)."

Tune in to watch Sawaalon ki Bhool Bhulaiyaa in Kaun Banega Crorepati on October 18th at 9 PM.