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Amitabh Bachchan’s 83rd Birthday Gift on KBC 17; Agrees to Narrate Farhan Akhtar’s War Film ‘120 Bahadur’

Pooja Mishra | 2 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 08, 2025 06:39 pm IST
Amitabh Bachchan's 83rd Birthday Gift on KBC 17; Agrees to Narrate Farhan Akhtar's War Film '120 Bahadur'

You know that voice. The one that can make you feel a dozen different emotions in a single sentence. Well, get ready to hear it narrate a story of incredible bravery. On a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Amitabh Bachchan just gave a massive gift to his fans and to filmmaker Farhan Akhtar.

Here’s what happened. Farhan Akhtar and his father, Javed Akhtar, were guests on KBC for a very special occasion: Amitabh Bachchan’s 83rd birthday celebration. During the show, Farhan made a heartfelt request, asking the megastar to lend his iconic voice for the opening narration of his upcoming war film, “120 Bahadur.” And Bachchan graciously agreed.

A Story of Unbelievable Courage

So what’s this film all about? “120 Bahadur” isn’t just any movie. It’s a war-drama that tells the true story of the Battle of Rezang La from the 1962 India-Sino war. It’s an insane story of courage where 120 Indian soldiers fought against thousands of Chinese troops. Yeah, really.

Imagine that story, that intensity, being introduced by Amitabh Bachchan’s powerful voice. It’s the kind of pairing that gives you goosebumps just thinking about it. Farhan knew exactly what he was doing when he asked.

More Than Just an Announcement

But the episode, which is set to air on October 10, wasn’t all business. It was deeply personal. The show celebrated Bachchan’s birthday, which falls on October 11. It got incredibly emotional when producers played an audio clip of his late mother, Teji Bachchan, expressing her pride in him. The moment reportedly moved Bachchan to tears right there on the set.

Look, it’s one thing to be a superstar, but moments like these remind you of the person behind the legend. It was a raw, touching scene.

Bachchan also shared a funny story about working with Farhan on the 2004 film “Lakshya.” He joked that Farhan, the director, made him feel like a “nausikhiya” (a novice) on set, despite his decades of experience. It just shows the mutual respect they’ve shared for years.

So, you’ll definitely want to tune in. The special episode airs at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV on October 10, 2025. What do you think? Is there a better voice in India to narrate a tale of heroism?