News for '-banega-crorepati'

SRK to face Amitabh on KBC hot seat?

SRK to face Amitabh on KBC hot seat?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The stars are come together for the special Diwali episode.

The simple housewife who hit the jackpot

The simple housewife who hit the jackpot

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Rahat Taslim, the first woman to win Rs 1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati this season, tells Savera R Someshwar about the jackpot that will change her life forever.

What do you think of the KBC 5 trailer?

What do you think of the KBC 5 trailer?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Big B connects to the common man with the new season of his popular gameshow.

What made the Action Replayy gang nervous

What made the Action Replayy gang nervous

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The team get on the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan.

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The three are Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 on Sony, anchored by Amitabh Bachchan; Bigg Boss 4 on Colors, starring Salman Khan; and Masterchef India on STAR Plus with Akshay Kumar.

Amitabh Bachchan roots for Ladies and Gentleman

Amitabh Bachchan roots for Ladies and Gentleman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Here's your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Telugu films.

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 can only get better after a promising first episode, says Sukanya Verma.

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A long and bitter funding winter in the start-up world is beginning to take its toll on start-up advertising across properties. Earlier this week, Mastercard replaced Paytm as the title sponsor for all international and domestic cricket matches organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). But this is just one part of the story. The other side is that organisers of high-impact shows and events on Hindi general entertainment channels, too, are feeling the winter chill.

What do you think of Big B's KBC logo?

What do you think of Big B's KBC logo?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The logo, which Big B posted via Twitpic, features the recently released symbol for the Indian rupee in the background, an addition Amitabh has claimed as his own.

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Amitabh Bachchan is back as host for the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television.

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Rediff.com22 May 2010

There's one thing to say about reality TV. It always manages to evoke a response from you. Disgust, contempt, revulsion are often the common gut feelings brought about by these shows. And ever since Kaun Banega Crorepati made its presence felt in households all over the country, each channel has tried hard to come up with something new to hook the audience.

When Big B got emotional

When Big B got emotional

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

What your favouite celebrities are tweeting about.

KBC's first Crorepati gets ready for her new life

KBC's first Crorepati gets ready for her new life

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Rahat Taslim on winning Rs 1 crore prize on the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

The most watched star show on TV is...

The most watched star show on TV is...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

With KBC, Amitabh Bachchan proves that he's still the best.

First Look: KBC's first crorepati

First Look: KBC's first crorepati

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Meet Brajesh Dubey, who won Rs 1 crore in KBC.

KBC winner Sushil Kumar turns down Bigg Boss

KBC winner Sushil Kumar turns down Bigg Boss

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The crorepati is afraid he might lose his crdibility if he joins the reality show.

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

His quiz master avatar fetched Sony one of its highest TV ratings (TVRs) in recent times.

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

At 68, Big B is as busy as ever.

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The show promises to be a special treat.

Amitabh: There will be some changes in KBC

Amitabh: There will be some changes in KBC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Amitabh Bachchan tells us more about the show.

Salman Khan, Big B battle it out!

Salman Khan, Big B battle it out!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

With Bigg Boss 4 and KBC ready to go on air, the battle for TRP ratings is hotting up.

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

After 10 seasons, KBC is just as interesting as it was when it started, feels Namrata Thakker.

SRK snubs Bigg Boss, will appear on KBC

SRK snubs Bigg Boss, will appear on KBC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Even as the schedule of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly polls is likely to be announced in a week's time, all the major political parties have already gone all out with sarcastic television advertisements targeting their rivals.

'What is life without controversies?'

'What is life without controversies?'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Amitabh Bachchan on his comeback to television as the host of Bigg Boss 3.

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Is there any star qualified to fill Amitabh's shoes on KBC?

Photo: SRK promotes KBC

Photo: SRK promotes KBC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The gameshow will premiere on January 22.

Small screen, big buyouts

Small screen, big buyouts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

With increasing corporatisation of Indian television, creativity is being backed by professional management. The growth potential is huge.

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Harshvardhan Nawathe, who won the Rs 1-crore (Rs 10 million) prize money on quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', continues to face queries on his tax liability even nine years after he emerged as the winner of the popular television reality show.

Salman parties with...

Salman parties with...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Farah shoots with Karan and Manish... Look, who Amitabh has as his guests on KBC... Varun gives us Bhediya...

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Channel also acquires rights to Slumdog Millionnaire.

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Will the superstar make a good host? Tell us!

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

With competition rising in the entertainment channel business due to the advent of new players, broadcasters are ready to cough up huge amounts to celebrities in the hope of wooing a more fragmented audience. As a result, anchor rates have doubled and tripled since Bachchan warmed the hot seat. Naturally, the programming cost has shot through the roof.

SRK bumps into the Bachchans

SRK bumps into the Bachchans

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Shah Rukh ran into Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek and Aishwarya at Monday night's Diwali function organised by the Mumbai Police.

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Income-Tax department has challenged a Bombay High Court order which gave tax relief to Bachchan. The case relates to the actor's income from the popular TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Movies: Best of the Week

Movies: Best of the Week

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Review: 10 Ka Dum

Review: 10 Ka Dum

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

If you are a die-hard Salman Khan fan, 10 Ka Dum is a God-sent opportunity to hang out with the star every weekend. If not, you are better off guessing the percentage of people (like yourself) who will not watch the show.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

In 2018, KBC failed to make it to the top 5 shows list, Indian Idol featured on the same thrice.