Amitabh Bachchan shared a touching moment from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 in his latest Tumblr blog, giving fans a glimpse into an emotional encounter that left him deeply moved. The megastar met an 86-year-old fan from Pune, whose unwavering admiration for him and the show spans over two decades.
A Lifelong Fan’s Journey from Pune to Mumbai
According to Amitabh, the elderly woman travelled all the way from Pune to Mumbai solely to meet him. She has been a devoted viewer of Kaun Banega Crorepati since it first aired in 2000, and continues to watch it religiously even today.
The actor revealed that she sat through the entire shoot of the episode with enthusiasm and grace. Later, she finally got the chance to meet him near the hot seat, where she greeted him with folded hands.
Amitabh Touches Her Feet in Respect
In the photos shared on his blog, Amitabh can be seen smiling warmly at the woman as she greets him. Describing the moment in Hindi, he wrote:
“ये वृद्ध देवी माँ, केबीसी की बहुत बड़ी प्रशंसक, २५ सालों से देख रही है… ८६ years की उम्र है, और पुणे से केवल मिलने आई हैं… मैं उन्हें चरण स्पर्श करता हूँ, और आदर स्नेह सहित प्रणाम करता हूँ.”
He translated this to English:
“She is 86 years old and came all the way from Pune just to meet me. She has been watching the show since its inception in 2000. I touched her feet and took her blessings.”
Amitabh added that her dedication and warmth left a deep impression on him.
“She sat through an entire episode, met me, and left… such grace and charm. I am indebted to have the blessings of such a person.”
A Special Contestant and an Honest Reflection
The episode also featured a contestant who happened to be a blogger and a long-time reader of Amitabh’s personal posts. The actor admitted that the appreciation left him slightly self-conscious yet grateful.
He wrote,
“She said she was inspired by the blog. Oh dear, now I shall have to be more guarded in what I say. The love, affection, and encouragement from the audience has been overwhelming.”
He ended the note with a blessing for his fans, wishing them good health and happiness.
A Day Filled With Learning & Gratitude
Reflecting on the shoot, Amitabh shared that the day offered him unexpected lessons, ranging from yoga to software programming, thanks to the participants and their conversations.
“My immense gratitude,” he concluded, signing off in his signature style — a heartfelt acknowledgment of the people who continue to shape his long and remarkable journey.
Jay-Ho Catch-Up
This heartwarming moment is another reminder of Amitabh Bachchan’s profound bond with his audience — a relationship built on decades of respect, admiration, and emotional connection. Whether through cinema, television, or his blog, Big B’s humility and warmth continue to endear him to fans across generations.
