‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’: When Amitabh Bachchan said, ‘I lie to Jaya every day,’ leaving Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao in splits

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ had one of its most memorable and light-hearted moments during Season 13. Amitabh Bachchan who is recognized for his wit and warmth as the host, made both the studio audience and viewers at home laugh. It was a candid comment about his wife, Jaya Bachchan. This moment quickly became a fan favorite and still stands out in the show’s long history.

The moment that stole the spotlight on ‘KBC 13’

The moment happened during a promotional episode featuring Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao. Neena pulled out cue cards to quiz Amitabh Bachchan. One question read, “Kisi cheez se bachne ke liye, kya aapne kabhi apne partner se jhoot bola hai?” (Have you ever lied to your partner to avoid something?)




Amitabh first tried to pass the question to Gajraj Rao. Then, smiling and referring to Jaya Bachchan, he delivered the punchline that had everyone in splits. He said, “Humara aisa hai ki, prathidin humko jhoot bolna padta hai.” (In my case, I have to lie every single day.) The candid response by Amitabh instantly lit up the set.

From season 13 to season 17: 25 years of ‘KBC’

Fast forward to 2025. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ is now in its 17th season. It has been 25 years since the first episode of the series aired on July 3, 2000.The legacy continues strong.

The upcoming episode is set to be special, with Agastya Nanda making an appearance on his grandfather’s show to promote his film ‘Ikkis’. The episode is expected to feel like a family gathering, as Shweta Bachchan and Navya Naveli will also be part of it.

‘Ikkis’, starring Agastya Nanda, was initially slated for a December 25 release but was later pushed to January 1 to avoid box office competition.

From witty one-liners in ‘KBC 13’ to celebrating 25 iconic years on television, Amitabh Bachchan and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ keep creating moments that stay with audiences long after the episode ends.