Amitabh Bachchan Spills the Beans on Shooting ‘Kajra Re’ During ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, and Trust Me, It’s Worth a Listen!

March 15, 2025 – Greetings, my fellow Bollywood enthusiasts! It seems the tinsel town is buzzing with its usual dose of drama and nostalgia. Let’s dive into the world of glitz, glamour, and a tad bit of gossip, shall we?

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Aishwarya Rai’s Dance Down Memory Lane:

Ah, the Bachchan family! Forever the talk of the town with their glamorous appearances and, of course, the endless speculation surrounding them. Our beloved Aishwarya Rai and her other half, Abhishek Bachchan, are no strangers to the rumor mill. Whether it’s their fairy-tale marriage or the whispers of discord, they never fail to keep us entertained (and slightly concerned!).

Enter the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who recently took a stroll down memory lane on the set of Kaun Banega Crorepati. It all started when a contestant mentioned Mirza Ghalib, which somehow led Big B to reminisce about the iconic song "Kajra Re." Ah, Bollywood logic at its finest!

With a twinkle in his eye, Amitabh shared a delightful tale about the making of "Kajra Re," a song that featured not just him but his son Abhishek and the then soon-to-be-Bachchan-bahu, Aishwarya. "Back then, Aishwarya wasn’t our daughter-in-law, but now she is," he chuckled, recounting how the song’s lyrics tantalizingly mention Ballimaran.

Now, if you’ve been living under a rock, let me update you. "Kajra Re" is from the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli, directed by the talented Shaad Ali. The film starred Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles and was quite the crowd-pleaser. Fast forward to April 20, 2007, and Abhishek tied the knot with Aishwarya in a ceremony that was nothing short of a Bollywood blockbuster. The lovebirds welcomed their darling daughter Aaradhya into the world on November 16, 2011.

As for their careers, Aishwarya was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2, while Abhishek’s latest flick, B Happy, premiered on OTT just yesterday. Oh, how time flies when you’re part of Bollywood royalty!

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Nisha’s Nuggets:

In the whimsical world of Bollywood, where a mention of Ghalib can lead to a dance-off memory, the moral of the story is simple: Never underestimate the power of nostalgia and a good item song! After all, whether you’re a star or a fan, we all dance to the same beat of Bollywood’s unpredictable drum. 🥁✨