Prasoon Joshi Revisits His Long Creative Association With Amitabh Bachchan On Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 continues to bring together personalities from different walks of life, and the latest episode offered a particularly special meeting of two creative minds. Acclaimed lyricist, poet and writer Prasoon Joshi, along with singer Sunidhi Chauhan, recently joined host Amitabh Bachchan on the iconic quiz show, creating an evening filled with poetry, memories and conversations around the Hindi language.

For Joshi, appearing on Kaun Banega Crorepati was more than simply taking the hot seat. The writer has shared a long creative association with Bachchan, having collaborated with the legendary actor across films, advertising campaigns and social initiatives. Their shared appreciation for poetry and Hindi made the interaction particularly meaningful.

Reflecting on his experience, Joshi said, “We spend so much of our lives searching for answers. But sitting across from Mr Amitabh Bachchan, in that iconic chair, you begin to realise that perhaps life is shaped just as much by the questions.” He went on to explain why the show's format has always fascinated him, pointing out that every contestant brings their own memories, struggles, dreams and experiences to that famous chair.

Joshi also drew an interesting parallel between the questions on the quiz show and those people encounter in everyday life. “Aur shayad zindagi bhi kuch aisi hi hai. Sawaal sabke saamne aate hain, lekin jawaab hum apne apne safar se dhoondhte hain,” he said, turning a familiar game-show premise into a reflection on life itself.

The season's theme, ‘Sochna Padega’, also struck a chord with the writer. For someone whose work revolves around words, ideas and perspectives, the thought of pausing before reaching an answer naturally carried a deeper meaning. Joshi explained that the most interesting moment can be when people stop assuming they already know the answer and allow themselves to consider another possibility.

“Perhaps the most interesting moment is when we stop assuming we already know and say, ‘Sochna Padega.’ Because in that moment lies the possibility of another answer, another perspective, another way of seeing,” he said.

The appearance became even more personal when Joshi reflected on his creative journey with Bachchan. Over the years, the two have worked together on a variety of projects, developing a professional relationship rooted not only in cinema and advertising but also in their mutual affection for poetry and the Hindi language.

Speaking about their association, Joshi said, “Being part of this iconic show has been especially memorable for me. Amitabh Bachchan sir and I have had the privilege of working together over many years, on films, brand campaigns and social initiatives and we have always shared a deep affection for poetry and our Hindi language.”

However, meeting Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati offered a different experience altogether. Despite their familiarity from years of professional collaboration, the atmosphere of the iconic quiz show created an entirely new setting for their conversation.

Joshi described the experience as “familiar in some ways, yet completely unique”, adding that it is a memory he will carry with him for a long time. The sentiment captures the unusual charm of Kaun Banega Crorepati, where even celebrated personalities can find themselves experiencing the show's familiar world from a completely different perspective.

With Prasoon Joshi and Sunidhi Chauhan joining Bachchan, the episode brought together three artists whose careers have been deeply connected with music, performance and popular culture. It was also a reminder that the show's appeal extends beyond the questions and prizes, often creating space for conversations that reveal a more reflective side of its guests.

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, continuing its latest season under the theme Sochna Padega.

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