Preity Zinta recently shared a light-hearted family detail about Amitabh Bachchan during the opening episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, leaving the veteran actor and the audience amused.
Preity Zinta Shares Her Children’s Favourite Amitabh Bachchan Connection
The new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati began with Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Aamir Khan appearing as the first guests. During her interaction with host Amitabh Bachchan, Preity spoke about the actor’s popularity at her home and revealed that her children are familiar with him for a rather unexpected reason.
While chatting with Bachchan, the actress asked him to guess which person from the film industry was the most popular in her household. Taking the question in his trademark humorous style, Bachchan replied that nobody was particularly popular.
Preity then clarified that her children do know the legendary actor, but not primarily because of his extensive film career. Instead, they have developed a fondness for one of his best-known songs from the 1979 film Mr. Natwarlal.
‘Mere Paas Aao’ Is a Favourite at Preity’s Home
Preity explained that her children regularly listen to “Mere Paas Aao Mere Dosto,” the popular song from Mr. Natwarlal. She recalled how they often ask her to play what they refer to as the “tiger song” and imitate the distinctive tune associated with Bachchan.
Her revelation brought plenty of laughter to the conversation. It also highlighted how younger audiences can sometimes connect with iconic film personalities through individual songs, television appearances or memorable moments rather than through their entire body of work.
The actress’s comments appeared to delight Bachchan, who responded by sharing a similar experience from his own interactions with children and their parents.
Amitabh Bachchan Talks About Being Known as ‘KBC Uncle’
Bachchan joked that children today may not always recognise him by the characters he played during his long film career. According to the actor, parents frequently approach him and tell him that their young children recognise him simply as “KBC Uncle.”
The veteran star pointed out the amusing contrast between his decades-long association with Hindi cinema and the way some young viewers identify him today. Despite appearing in numerous films and portraying countless memorable characters, he said that children often remember him most readily through Kaun Banega Crorepati.
His observation added another humorous moment to the exchange with Preity and reflected the enduring popularity of the television quiz show among younger viewers.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Long Association With Indian Cinema
Amitabh Bachchan has remained a prominent figure in Indian cinema for decades, while his association with Kaun Banega Crorepati has given him another strong connection with television audiences. The show has also introduced his personality and hosting style to generations who may have grown up watching the programme alongside his films.
For Preity’s children, however, the connection appears to be much simpler: they enjoy the catchy song “Mere Paas Aao Mere Dosto.”
‘Mere Paas Aao’ Featured in Mr. Natwarlal
The song comes from Mr. Natwarlal, which was released in 1979 and starred Amitabh Bachchan alongside Rekha, Ajit, Kader Khan and Amjad Khan. The film’s music was composed by Rajesh Roshan, while the lyrics for its songs were written by Anand Bakshi.
The anecdote from Kaun Banega Crorepati offered a playful reminder that a star’s legacy can take different forms for different generations. While older audiences may remember Bachchan for his celebrated film roles, younger viewers can discover him through television, songs and moments that become part of everyday family life.