Amitabh Bachchan, the beloved host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 (KBC 16), often keeps the audience entertained with his fun and lighthearted stories. In the latest episode aired on 24th September, Big B shared a hilarious anecdote from his 1981 hit movie Yaarana. The legendary actor recalled his struggle with the famous “Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad” dialogue, giving fans a glimpse of the challenges he faced while filming the scene.
Swapna Chaturvedi’s Love for Yaarana and Amitabh’s Dialogues
During the episode, contestant Swapna Chaturvedi took the hot seat after winning the Fastest Finger First round. As she played the game, she revealed her admiration for Amitabh’s film Yaarana. To the audience’s surprise, she confessed that she had watched the movie a staggering 500 times! Amitabh was visibly astonished and asked, “You’ve watched a film 500 times?”
Swapna went on to explain that she could watch Amitabh’s iconic dialogues repeatedly without ever getting bored. She even mentioned her favorite scene from Yaarana, where Amitabh’s character confuses his Hindi teacher with the tricky “Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad” phrase. This prompted Amitabh to share the behind-the-scenes story of that iconic moment.
Amitabh Struggled with the “Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad” Scene
Amitabh humorously admitted that even he struggled with the tongue-twisting dialogue. He recalled the moment when he was told about the scene and how challenging it was for him to memorize and deliver the line quickly. “I kept practicing the dialogue all night, but it still wasn’t working,” Amitabh said with a laugh. He added that despite numerous rehearsals, he kept stumbling during the takes, which resulted in several retakes. “It is very difficult to say it fast,” he confessed, to the amusement of both the audience and the contestant.
Yaarana – A Superhit from 1981
Amitabh’s Yaarana was a box office hit in 1981, featuring an ensemble cast including Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan. The film is remembered not only for its songs like “Saara Zamana” but also for Amitabh’s comedic timing and unforgettable scenes like the “Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad” sequence, which has now become a part of Bollywood history.
Fans of KBC 16 were thrilled to hear this fun insight, and it’s these personal stories from Amitabh’s career that make each episode so memorable.
