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KBC 16: Amitabh Bachchan recalls waiting till midnight to relish local food in Mumbai; here’s why
In one of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16's episodes, Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about his early days in Mumbai. The senior actor spoke about relishing local food at discounted prices.
Sep 30, 2024
Amitabh Bachchan recalls his early days in Mumbai.
Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan continues to entertain the audience with his quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. In one of the episodes of KBC 16, senior Bachchan reminisced about his early days in Mumbai and spoke about his love for Maharashtrian food. The veteran actor recalled visiting a Maharashtrian restaurant that served food at affordable prices. Big B also opened up about the time he waited until midnight to eat food at a discounted price.
Amitabh Bachchan on relishing local food
Amitabh Bachchan shared that he used to a bakery in Mumbai, where food would typically cost Rs 4. However, the price of food items would drop to Rs 2 after midnight. Speaking of which, Big B added, "I used to wait until 12 am with my friends just to grab something to eat at the discounted price."
Talking about the time he arrived in Mumbai to find a job, the legendary actor stated that he didn't have much money and didn't know much about local food in the city.
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"But there was this one place, I'm not sure if it still exists. They served Maharashtrian food at very reasonable prices, so we used to go there to eat. That’s where I had Shrikhand for the first time, and from that moment, I became a regular." Since Big B found Shrikhand delicious and affordable, he would often visit the restaurant.
Where to watch Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 on OTT?
Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 airs on Sony Entertainment Television from Monday to Friday at 9 pm. The episodes are available for streaming on SonyLIV. You can also watch the episodes with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
Except for one season, Big B has hosted all seasons of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. The quiz show premiered on August 12, 2024. Do you enjoy watching the quiz show? Tweet @ottplayapp and let us know your thoughts. Keep following this space for more updates from the world of streaming and movies!
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