Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 promo: Farhan Akhtar and Javed Akhtar to join Amitabh Bachchan for his 83rd birthday celebration

Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar will be celebrity contestants on a special Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 17 episode to celebrate host Amitabh Bachchan's 83rd birthday on October 11 for charity

Amitabh Bachchan; Farhan Akhtar and Javed Akhtar

Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17 will have a special episode with the father-son duo, legendary writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, as celebrity contestants. The show's host, the iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan, will turn 83 on October 11, 2025, and this episode also streams on Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) to celebrate his birthday.

Upholding a KBC tradition

The appearance of the father-son duo in the upcoming promo for the 'Mahanayak ka Janmotsav' special confirms their attendance. The decision is in keeping with the KBC custom of celebrating Bachchan's birthday with a special, typically fundraising, episode that invites his friends and colleagues in the profession.

According to reports, there will be many touching tributes and moments in the episode. The channel's disclosure of the promotional footage draws attention to the close personal and professional relationship between the Akhtar families by showing Javed and Farhan chatting with Bachchan. Some of the legendary actor's most acclaimed films, like Zanjeer Deewaar, and Sholay, were written by the legendary Salim-Javed literary combination, of which Javed Akhtar is a part. In the 2004 military drama Lakshya, Bachchan was also directed by Farhan Akhtar. Moreover, they also shared the screen space in Wazir (2016).

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Behind-the-scenes

Rumour has it that the paparazzi asked Farhan Akhtar to wish Bachchan a happy birthday while filming, and Akhtar reportedly said, "We just want to wish him on his birthday and pray for his good health and long life." Previous KBC birthday specials have included musical segments, special video messages from other family members or industry peers, and a cake-cutting ceremony, so fans can expect to see all of these things in the next celebration.

Although the main attraction is the host tribute, the Akhtars will be playing for charity as well. Fans are hoping that the father-son duo will bring a fresh perspective to the screen thanks to Farhan Akhtar's modern understanding and Javed Akhtar's renowned mastery of language and history.

Streaming details

Beginning August 11, 2025, Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 began airing from Monday through Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television. On or around Amitabh Bachchan's actual birthday, October 10, 2025, Javed and Farhan Akhtar will appear in a special birthday episode. The episode is also available on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) for streaming.

FAQs:

Did Farhan Akhtar also work with Amitabh Bachchan?

Yes, Farhan Akhtar directed Amitabh Bachchan in the 2004 war drama Lakshya.

Where can I watch the KBC 17 special episode?

The episode will air on Sony Entertainment Television and can also be streamed on the SonyLIV application.

What time does Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 air?

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 airs on Sony Entertainment Television from Monday to Friday at 9 PM.

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