Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Host Amitabh Bachchan recalls learning to climb a coconut tree for his role in Saudagar; says 'Bahut mushkil hai'

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 started with a fresh lineup of contestants and host Amitabh Bachchan playing the Fastest Finger First round. Tejas Sharadkumar Deshmukh from Thane, Maharashtra, made it to the hot seat. Tejas works as a Senior Manager at a technology company. The contestant with the help of all her lifelines and knowledge managed to win Rs 1,60,000 and then decided to quit the game.

After Tejas quit the show, Mr Bachchan played another round of Fastest Finger First and Dhanraj Dhirubhai Modi earned the hot seat. Dhanraj reveals how he considers Kaun Banega Crorepati as his family and had even sent his wedding invitation to the KBC team. Host Big B reveals that they did not inform him about the wedding otherwise he would have congratulated him. Dhanraj is from Somnath, Gujarat and is preparing for GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission) exams. He also looks after his father's coconut farm.

While talking about the same, Mr Bachchan recalls his film ' Saudagar ' where he played a character who collected coconut water. He says, "Shuruwat mein humne ek film ki thi Saudagar usmein hum nariyal paani nikalte the, rass nikalte the..mujhe bola gaya ke aapko chadhna padega, humne bola bhaiya hum kaise chadhenge bahot mushkil hai. Unhone kahan koi nahi sikha denge aapko, Woh aise leather bandhte hain peeth par aur woh aage se gol jaata hai... woh aage push karte jaate hain aur aage chadhte jaate hain.. bahut kathin tha... sabse khatarnak baat ye hai ke woh ped mein joh kaata nikla hua hota hai woh lag jaata hai agar aap jaldi niche aajaye toh.."

(In the beginning, I did a film called Saudagar, where I had to extract coconut water. They told me I would have to climb the tree, and I said, ‘How will I manage that? It’s very difficult.’ They assured me they would teach me. They tied a leather strap around my waist that loops forward, allowing you to push yourself upward as you climb. It was extremely challenging. The most dangerous part was the sharp thorns on the tree, which could injure you if you hurried back down.)

Big B asks Dhanraj if he ever tried climbing the tree and the latter humorously says, "Nahi sir main toh sirf coconut water peene jaata hoon." This leaves everyone in splits of laughter,


The host presents the first question for Rs 1000. Normally, which of these is not used to eat food? The contestant selects Option D) Joystick. Dhanraj uses his first lifeline to answer the question for Rs 5000. The result of which of these mathematical operations is an odd number? He takes the help of Audience Poll and selects Option A) 10 + 5.

Next Dhanraj faces the question for Rs 10,000. Who took an amazing catch at the boundary to dismiss David miller in the last over of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup? Dhanraj correctly answers Option D) Suryakumar Yadav. Big B says, "Itna badhiya catch tha woh humko lagta hai pure cricket ke itehaas mein sabse behtarin catch maana jaayega woh.."


While discussing the topic, Amitabh Bachchan further shared a personal revelation, saying, "I don’t watch India’s matches against any team. It’s a bit of a superstition I have ke agar hum dekhenge toh haar jaayenge toh – I neither watch live nor attend the matches. But once India wins, I catch up on the game by watching the repeat." The contestant quickly adds, "Aap toh koi pathar bhi choote hain toh woh paras ban jaata hai.."

Dhanraj next faces Super Sawaal. Is Wular Lake located in a state or in a - Union Territory. The contestant correctly answers 'Union Territory' and wins the super power 'Dugnastraa'.


Dhanraj opens up about his personal life how his and his wife grandfathers and fathers were best friends and they decided to turn their relationship into marriage. After answering questions correctly back to back, Dhanraj uses 'Dugnastraa' for the question of Rs 80,000. Which of these pairs consists of the names of a continent and an ocean? He correctly answers Option C) Aisa - Pacific and wins the bonus amount.

Dhanraj confidently answers the upcoming questions and wins Rs 3,20,000. Host Amitabh Bachchan playfully asked Dhanraj if he ever finds himself caught between his mother and his wife. Dhanraj humorously responded, saying that it's a daily occurrence at home. Dhanraj revealed that his wife and mother often team up and make him handle all the household chores. He then jokingly asked Amitabh Bachchan for advice, given his 50 years of experience, hoping for a solution to manage the situation. Amitabh Bachchan responded with a hilarious tip, sharing a lesson his father, Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan, taught him as a child: "Ek chup, 100 sukh. Kahe khola humne apna muh" (One silence brings a hundred joys, why open your mouth). He further joked that if ever asked to cook, just nod in agreement and then simply step out and bring food from outside.

Amitabh Bachchan encouraged Dhanraj to take initiative in helping with household chores, motivating him to embrace cleaning at home. To set an example, Big B even picked up a piece of paper lying on the floor, prompting the audience to cheer enthusiastically for the host's inspiring gesture.

Dhanraj next plays 'Super Sandook' and manages to answer 5 questions correctly and he uses the amount of Rs 50,000 to revive 'Audience Poll' lifeline

The episode comes to an end.