News for 'Crorepati'

Shillong choir to open KBC 6

Shillong choir to open KBC 6

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The show's host Amitabh Bachchan will join in with the talented choir.

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Agricultural incomes can be taxed without hurting farmers, as a substantial section - the small and marginal ones - will remain outside the tax net simply because their incomes are likely to be below the basic exemption limit of Rs 250,000 per annum that is extended to all taxpayers in India, finds out Ishan Bakshi.

No new Manipur MLA has a criminal record

No new Manipur MLA has a criminal record

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that none of the 60 newly-elected MLAs of the Manipur Assembly, has declared criminal cases against him/her.

KBC 5 winner Sushil Kumar getting death threats?

KBC 5 winner Sushil Kumar getting death threats?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The computer operator from Motihari, Bihar recently won Rs. 5 crore on the gameshow.

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sixteen per cent of the candidates contesting in the first phase of Assam assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will be seen on the hot seat of popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC).

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The analysis of the 37 candidates done by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that Subu Kechu, an independent candidate from Arunachal West, has declared a case against him in which he allegedly caused a loss of Rs 50.

What happens behind the scenes of KBC

What happens behind the scenes of KBC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Here's a sneak peek of the events on KBC 5 before the camera starts rolling.

When Shah Rukh apologised to Amitabh Bachchan

When Shah Rukh apologised to Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The superstars shared screen space after a long time on a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Review: KBC 5 has nothing new except a lizard

Review: KBC 5 has nothing new except a lizard

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The gamshow stays just as it was.

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Big B's touch makes KBC 4 infectious as ever!

Big B's touch makes KBC 4 infectious as ever!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

In an era of sensationalist hosts and nasty judges, not only does Bachchan appears comfortable enjoying the key elements of the show -- quizzing, interacting, conversing but appears thoroughly delighted and, alternatively, disappointed when a contestant does or doesn't do well. It's infectious. And so is KBC.

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Yuvraj, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012, said he could successfully fight the dreaded diseased as it was detected early.

Sit on the KBC hot seat - wherever you are

Sit on the KBC hot seat - wherever you are

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

If you cannot travel to Mumbai to be on KBC, KBC will come to you!

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a loss of camaraderie .. no one speaks unless i'ts work related .. it's like a laboratory where some rather deep scientific experiments abound.'

392 crorepati candidates in Phase 3

392 crorepati candidates in Phase 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in this election spread across 12 states and 2 Union territories.

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Kaun Banega Crorepati-4 (KBC-4), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, got an average TV rating of 5.5 in its final episode, according to data from TVR agency aMap. The closing episode had a peak rating of 7.4, it said. TVRs denote the percentage of viewers who watched the show for a stipulated period.

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

A look at the top TV hosts of 2010.

The Biggest Losers of Reality TV

The Biggest Losers of Reality TV

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

KBC's Prashant Batar isn't the first; we've seen some big losers before.

Amitabh: The real prize of KBC

Amitabh: The real prize of KBC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

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.

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.

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

A total of 130 candidates with serious criminal cases against them including related to murder will contest in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on October 12.

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

After Congress' observer to the state K C Venugopal made the announcement at a media briefing in New Delhi.

When Amitabh had no work, no money

When Amitabh had no work, no money

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'...and a bagful of ill-mannered, threatening, creditors.'

PIX: Kareena gives dance lessons to Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Kareena gives dance lessons to Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan promote their film, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Photos: SRK rehearses for KBC

Photos: SRK rehearses for KBC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The actor gears up for January 22.

The KBC Crorepati jail officer

The KBC Crorepati jail officer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

From the rented home where he paid Rs 500 a month in the 1990s to the flat he will buy from the one crore won on KBC, Ajeet Kumar's personal journey is a story worth cheering for.

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The high-octane campaign for the first phase of the crucial Gujarat elections, viewed as a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a litmus test for the leadership of soon-to-be Congress president Rahul Gandhi, will come to an end on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the polls -- from candidates to the constituencies.

Shah Rukh Khan's returns to television

Shah Rukh Khan's returns to television

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

India Poochega -Sabse Shana Kaun? will start in March.

PIX: A Sneak Peek into the FIRST episode of KBC 2013!

PIX: A Sneak Peek into the FIRST episode of KBC 2013!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Amitabh Bachchan and Sonu Nigam bring the house down on the grand debut episode of the show's seventh edition.

Pix: Shahid, Sonam on KBC

Pix: Shahid, Sonam on KBC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

All you need to know about Chhattisgarh polls-Phase 1

All you need to know about Chhattisgarh polls-Phase 1

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases across all 90 seats. The first phase on November 12 will cover 18 constituencies spread over in 8 Left Wing Extremism affected districts (Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma, Kondagaon, Kanker, Narayanpur and Rajnandgaon). The remaining 72 seats in north Chhattisgarh will go to polls in the second phase on November 20. As the state goes to the polls in its first stage on Monday, here's an easy guide to the 1st phase of polling.

These Indian firms will make you a millionaire

These Indian firms will make you a millionaire

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The crorepatis are to be found principally in IT, pharmaceutical and engineering companies

PIX: Ranbir, Rishi, Neetu Kapoor in New York's Times Square

PIX: Ranbir, Rishi, Neetu Kapoor in New York's Times Square

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Kapoor family was in New York recently to promote their new film Besharam.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'