Amitabh Bachchan decodes 'Mumbai slangs', says 'Vaat Laagli' on KBC
Mumbai, Jan 1
Actress Mithila Palkar, who recently visited the sets of popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, threw in popular Marathi phrases, asking the host and megastar Amitabh Bachchan to decode them one by one, leaving the audience entertained.
Mithila asked the megastar the meaning of "Shaana". Amitabh smiled and said, "Someone who thinks they are very smart." Mithila laughed and replied, "Correct!"
Sharib Hashmi, who accompanied Mithila on the show, further quizzed him on "Dedh Shaana", and the actor responded, "A person who tries to act extra smart." Mithila nodded in acceptance, impressed by the quick decode.
The actress later asked the meaning of "Sumdi to Komdi". When Amitabh found it difficult to decode, she hinted with a relatable example, describing it as quietly doing something you shouldn't, like sneaking into the fridge at midnight to eat extra Diwali sweets after being told to have only one.
Amitabh, after a brief pause, lit up and said, "Oh yes, stealing!" The duo shared a laugh, with Big B adding, "I will use this tonight."
Mithila also revisited the slang "Vaat Laagli", to which Amitabh repeated the slang in his style, making the audience burst out into laughter.
Beyond the playful exchange, Mithila, who was thrilled upon meeting the legendary megastar, shared a heartfelt note of gratitude on her social media.
She wrote, "Grew up watching him do his magic, grew up watching this show, and now got to be on this show with him. So grateful that I get to live this life!"
The special episode will also feature actors Vir Das and Mona Singh on the hot seat, with Sharib Hashmi joining the celebration. The segment aired ahead of the theatrical release of their upcoming entertainer Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a Mumbaikar, this is so relatable! "Sumdi to Komdi" is exactly what my kids do with the biscuit tin. It's wonderful to see our local lingo getting this platform. KBC is more than a quiz show; it's a slice of Indian life.
Watching from the US, and I love these cultural insights! I've been to Mumbai a few times and always wondered what some of these phrases meant. Shows like this are a great way to understand the local flavor beyond the tourist spots.
While it's fun, I sometimes feel KBC focuses too much on these celebrity promotional segments. I miss the old days when it was purely about the common person's knowledge journey. Just a respectful criticism from a long-time viewer.
Mithila's example for "Sumdi to Komdi" about Diwali sweets is peak Indian household behavior! 😂 This is why KBC is iconic. It connects with everyday moments. Big B saying "I will use this tonight" is so adorable.
Marathi slang is so expressive. "Vaat Laagli" has no direct translation but perfectly captures a situation. Good to see regional languages getting their due on national television. More of this, please!
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