Amitabh Bachchan recently schooled a contestant on his quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 who called unmarried women ‘Bojh’
In a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Amitabh Bachchan took a firm stand against a contestant’s derogatory remark about unmarried women. The incident occurred when contestant Krishna Selukar, an engineering graduate who lost his job during the coronavirus lockdown, made a comment comparing his unemployment to the perceived burden of an unmarried woman on her family. He said, “Agar mei kahu bina shadi ki ladki gharwalo par bojh hoti hai na sir, ek umar hone ke baad berozgar ladke utna hi bojh hote hai,” which translates to “If I say that an unmarried lady is a burden to her family, then after a certain age, an unemployed man is also a burden.”
Amitabh Bachchan immediately interrupted the contestant, making it clear that such a view is outdated and harmful. He emphasized that women are never a burden, stating, “Ek baat batye aapko. Ladki joh hai bojh kabhi nai ban sakti. Bahut badi shaan hoti hai mahila,” which means, “Let me tell you something. A woman can never be a burden on the family. She is always an honor.” Bachchan’s words resonated with the audience, highlighting his respect for women and his commitment to challenging regressive mindsets.
Amitabh Bachchan has been the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati since its inception in 2000, with the exception of the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The 16th season of the show premiered earlier this month on Sony TV. During the first episode, Bachchan shared an emotional message with the audience, expressing his deep gratitude for their unwavering support over the years. Reflecting on his journey with KBC, he said, “Today marks the start of a new season. But I’m a little short of words today. And that’s because no word has the capacity to convey the gratitude for your love.” He continued, “I can’t come up with the words to thank you for your prayers which gave a new life to Kaun Banega Crorepati, which illuminated this stage again, and which reunited a family and allowed me to be present among you. I salute this country’s people for the resurrection, rebuilding, and rebirth of KBC.”
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