In 2001, Star Plus brought a face to the television screen which not only shook the ratings of TV, but changed the whole game of numbers by launching a face that was not unknown to anybody. The debut of the Angry Young Man with the game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati actually attributed to the golden time in television’s history when the megastar, Amitabh Bachchan became a phenomenon in Indian television industry. The result of the unsaid, complete trust and relationship between the two is the reason why Big B decided to associate himself again with Star with the launch of their forthcoming show, Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi.

“Fifteen years we began KBC which was my first ever experience on television. And it was a very tried and tested show. It was successful overseas and I had no idea about the show, So I told them I want to see how it is performed. They very generously took me to london where it was being shot. I actually went to see it on the sets. And I said, if you can re-create this atmosphere, ambience and this model in Mumbai then I’ll do it. And to credit them, they actually re-created exactly the same thing. Not just the sets and the template of the game but entire production because production also inspires you. So, that was a very novel experience. Then we worked for many years and now I am getting an opportunity to work with them again, I hope people will enjoy the show,” said the actor who was last seen in Piku.

The show which is slated to air on October 18 is going to bring forth stories of those people who have helped the people of the society and brought change in their life. Everyday we hear news that either depresses us or makes us realise the gruesome reality of life. Often, deeds and acts of kindness and goodness are ignored, not because they are not being highlighted. But, because the prevalence of negative information around us outshine the goodness left in society. “Star came up with this idea, everyday we hear something that upsets us. let’s cherish the good moments and forget the time which has been hard on us,” added the actor.

The show aims to applaud the goodwill of individuals who have been kind  enough to help the society. In other words, people who have been kind enough to sacrifice, intentionally or unintentionally, lent a helping hand to someone which actually meant a rainbow in someone’s cloud. This could be anything, if you have ever become someone’s guardian angel, without asking for anything in return, then this show is for you.

Citing examples from his own life, the Shamitabh actor said, “In 1992, when I was shooting for Coolie and got injured, I was almost on deathbed but when I came back home, a man came and asked me to touch some samosa. I touched it then but when I went out with him, I saw that a truck was loaded with samosa, I was surprised. When I asked him, what is this forIJ He told me, ‘Do you see this Metro cinema. I have a samosa stall there, whenever any movie of yours used to run, I used to sell samosas for `1

and now that you’re fine I will again sell it for `1 contrary to `0.5 paisa. As I have earned all this because of you, I will give these to those in need,” shared he.

The actor very patiently told us another incident when one man, during the same time, used to visit him to hospital everyday. “He never came inside but brought a rose with him every time. When I got well, he finally came to my home and gave me a rose and said, ‘This time I won’t give it to any family member.’ When I asked him the reason for brining a rose everyday for me, he said, ‘Sir, I am a black marketer, and with the money that earned from your movies I have got two of my sister married and also helped get my cousins married. I have come to thank you. I actually came to Mumbai to earn money and get them married and now that it is done I am going back to my village, leaving the black market business behind,” he shared.

When we asked him how is this show different from shows that he has done in past, he replied, “I have done KBC, Bigg Boss and Yudh. KBC was like a game show, Bigg Boss was like a commentary every weekend on what is happening inside the house. Yudh was a serial and this is like non-fiction.”

Whereas, the spokesperson from the channel added, “It defies the stereotype, it doesn’t fit in one genre.”

The makers of the show perhaps kept the format under wraps and conveniently disagreed to reveal much on the show. “The creative team has done a research on the lives of those who have done good deeds and made a real change in someone’s life,” said a representative from the channel.

Besides being a versatile actor on silver screen, Big B has left no stone unturned to take up roles which are not repetitive and different from each other. Though the launch of the show is only an add-on to his golden career but the superstar added, there have been things which he couldn’t

achieve. When asked, what all, he politely replied, “Not everybody can achieve whatever they want in life. I focus on my work and try to deliver the best with the available energy that my body allows.”