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Amitabh Bachchan Fulfills KBC Vow; Sends Rs 2 Lakh to Build Washroom for Bengal Man

Pooja Mishra | 2 min read | 4 weeks ago | Oct 11, 2025 10:27 am IST
Amitabh Bachchan Fulfills KBC Vow; Sends Rs 2 Lakh to Build Washroom for Bengal Man

Ever wonder what happens after the cameras stop rolling on shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati? You see people win, you see them lose, but the connection usually ends when the episode does. But not this time. Not for Jayanta Duley.

Jayanta, a guest lecturer from Goghat in West Bengal, sat on the famous hot seat back on the August 16, 2024 episode. During his time with Amitabh Bachchan, he shared something deeply personal. He told the host about his family’s struggle, explaining they didn’t have a washroom at home. His mother and sister were forced to bathe in the open village pond.

It was a story that clearly moved Bachchan. On national television, he made a promise. He pledged to personally ensure a bathroom would be built at Jayanta’s home, completely at his own expense.

A Promise Kept

Look, promises made on TV can sometimes feel like they’re just for the show. But this was different. In October 2025, Jayanta Duley received a transfer of Rs 2 lakh directly into his bank account from Amitabh Bachchan. Just like he promised.

That money was immediately used to build the washroom his family had needed for so long. They even engraved a simple, powerful message on the wall of the new structure: “gifted by Mr Amitabh Bachchan.” It’s a permanent reminder of an incredible act of kindness.

This is so much more than just a building. Jayanta’s sister, Shikha, explained what it truly meant. She said the gesture preserves the dignity of the women in her family. No more bathing at the village pond. Just safety and privacy.

More Than Just a Game Show

Here’s the thing. It’s not every day you see a massive celebrity from the entertainment world take such direct action on a sanitation issue. We see movies about these topics, like ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha,’ but this was real life. An A-list actor heard a story, felt compelled to act, and then actually followed through, long after the spotlight had moved on.

It’s a powerful example of how a platform like KBC can change lives in ways that go far beyond the prize money. It wasn’t about winning a crore. It was about winning dignity.

What do you think? Does an act like this change how you see celebrities and their influence? It’s definitely something to think about.