Preity Zinta reveals her twins know Amitabh Bachchan through his songs in 'Mr. Natwarlal'
Mumbai, August 11
The premier episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati witnessed Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, along with Aamir Khan, the first guests of the season.
During a fun exchange on the hot seat with host Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta shared how the screen icon is an absolute favourite in her household.
The conversation started when the actress asked the host, "Sabse jyada film industry mein joh mere gharmein popular hain, aap guess kijiye woh kaun hain" (Guess who is the most popular person from the film industry in my house?) to which Big B joking said, "Koi bhi nahi." (Nobody)
The actress further went on to reveal that her children know the megastar best through his famous song "Mere Paas Aao Mere Dosto" (from the 1979 film Mr. Natwarlal), "Aap, not for your movies, sorry mere bacche aapka woh ganna sunte hain, they tell me mom sher wala gaana.. mere paas aao mere... woh joh aap kartein hain na jingle tunes, so my kids always do that" (You! But not for your movies. My kids listen to that song of yours. They tell me 'Mom, play the tiger song... Mere Paas Aao Mere...'. That jingle tune you do, my kids are always doing that)
Preity left the studio in splits, prompting Big B to share his own hilarious observation about how the younger generation perceives his 55-year cinematic legacy. "Chaliye dhanyawaad hain kisi film se humara sambandh rakhetin hain woh.. itne bacche milte haina, woh apne mummy-daddy aakarke yaha boltein hain, sir humara chota baccha hain 5 saal ka picture dekhtein hi bolta hai Sir, KBC uncle.. yaani 50-55 saal hogaye kaam karte huye, itni filmo mein kaam kia hain kisi character kaa naam hi nahi lete hai, sirf unko KBC yaad ata hain"
(Well, thank you, at least they associate me with some movie! So many parents come up to me and say, 'Sir, our 5-year-old child sees your photo and says, Look, KBC Uncle.' Meaning after working for 50-55 years in movies and doing so many films, nobody takes the name of any character, they only remember KBC)
For the uninitiated, the iconic song loved by Preity Zinta's children featured in Big B's superhit movie Mr. Natwarlal which released in 1979.
The film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Ajit, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan and the music was constructed by Rajesh Roshan, with the songs written by Anand Bakshi.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is what happens when you reinvent yourself. Big B could have easily retired after his glory days, but he embraced television and became a household name for a whole new generation. The man is a true legend - from angry young man to the beloved quiz master. Aur woh "Mere Paas Aao" song, kya yaad dila diya! Classic Rajesh Roshan composition. 🎵
I think it's actually sweet that kids know him as KBC uncle - it means he's been a constant presence in Indian households for decades. My own daughter calls him the "Amitabh Sir" because we watch KBC every Sunday night together. It's a family tradition now! And Preity's twins are clearly going to grow up with great taste in music - Mr. Natwarlal songs are timeless! ❤️
I think this is a gentle reminder to the industry that fame is fleeting but reinvention is key. Big B's ability to stay relevant across generations is unmatched. Also, Preity Zinta remains as charming as ever - she brought that lovely energy to the show. The chemistry between her and Aamir with Big B was pure gold. KBC always manages to give us these memorable moments!
"Tiger song" - that's so cute! 🦁 My kids also know Amitabh Bachchan as the KBC guy more than for his movies. It's actually a lovely generational bridge - parents can introduce their kids to his classic films through his show. And lyrics like "Mere Paas Aao Mere Dosto" are so catchy that kids can't help but hum them. Big B taking it all in his stride shows why he's the ultimate superstar!
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