News for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'

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.

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.

First Look: SRK's new quiz show

First Look: SRK's new quiz show

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Star Plus's new serial Paanchvi Paas will be hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.

How channels manage millions of SMSes

How channels manage millions of SMSes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Contrary to popular understanding, operators do not manage these incoming votes. It is the channel operators who manage and collate the results of these SMSes. Yet, in terms of revenue sharing, close to 70 per cent of the share goes to the telecom provider while the channels get only 30 per cent.

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Delhi high court order directing Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission to investigate allegations of financial irregularities by Star Plus television channel in its game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Here's a first look.

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

A member of the audience gives his take on the show and host.

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Star has sold ad slots for the show, which goes on air from January 22 at an estimated Rs 10-13 crore per sponsor, said sources.

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

A sneak peek into the new advertisement for Shah Rukh Khan's Kaun Banega Crorepati.

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Will Amitabh Bachchan's loss be Shah Rukh Khan's gain? Our verdict on some of the biggest TV trailers on the small screen.

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Star Plus is where it is today, thanks to his creative genius, say Nair's friends and foes alike.

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!

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

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.

Kajol-Ajay, Bips-John on KBC2

Kajol-Ajay, Bips-John on KBC2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

KBC 2 set to make waves

KBC 2 set to make waves

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

KBC II: 1.5 crore calls in 10 days!

KBC II: 1.5 crore calls in 10 days!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

BSNL, MTNL plan tele-voting

BSNL, MTNL plan tele-voting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Unlike KBC-3, where Airtel, MTNL and BSNL were exclusive telecom partners, this time around, the channel is going non-exclusive. The channel is in the process of getting on board almost every telecom service provider, which means that participants need not just call from an Airtel or MTNL/BSNL number.

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Confronted with declining viewership of its much-touted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Plus has found a new way to bring in viewers.

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.

The show that will replace KBC

The show that will replace KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Fox Production will debut on Star Plus with a musical to fill the gap left by SRK.

SRK: We opened 4 champagne bottles for KBC

SRK: We opened 4 champagne bottles for KBC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

While TAM ratings indicate the popularity of the show has taken a hit, host Shah Rukh still loves the show. He explains why.

Cricket wins over <i>KBC3</i>

Cricket wins over KBC3

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Early results show that Star's hot property has seen its all-India rating slip from 2.7 on Day 1 to 1.8 on Day 3, according to aMap, which measures all-India audience ratings covering more than 1 lakh towns.

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Now, all Shekar wants is a call from SRK.

'SRK is very brainy'

'SRK is very brainy'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Mohit Mahipal, KBC participant, feels Shah Rukh rocks.

When SRK gave away his watch

When SRK gave away his watch

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Shah Rukh Khan's second contestant talks about the megastar's generosity.

Who rules the hotseat, SRK or Big B?

Who rules the hotseat, SRK or Big B?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Give us your take on the ideal KBC host.

SRK makes KBC work, and how!

SRK makes KBC work, and how!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Prem Panicker gives the first episode of the show a thumbs up.

Send in your KBC reviews!

Send in your KBC reviews!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Tell us why you liked or disliked the show!

Share your KBC experiences!

Share your KBC experiences!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Were you on the hot seat?

From Big B's hotseat to SRK's

From Big B's hotseat to SRK's

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Prasenjit Sarkar will be the first contestant on Shah Rukh's KBC.

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.

No questions for this KBC

No questions for this KBC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Would you like to sit on KBC's hot chair without having to answer any questions?

KBC-3 still plugging ad slots

KBC-3 still plugging ad slots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Only 30-minute advertising spots remain to be sold on Star India's Kaun Banega Crorepati, which will be anchored by actor Shah Rukh Khan.

How Zee scripted its own success story

How Zee scripted its own success story

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The channel invested in formal research into viewing habits and preferences

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The soap operas of Ekta Kapoor and Ravi Chopra are likely to be axed to make way for Kaun Banega Crorepati-III because Star Plus intends to reserve the one-hour primetime slot for the show that will be anchored by Shahrukh Khan.

Won't enter politics: Shah Rukh Khan

Won't enter politics: Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

He denied that the Congress offered him a Rajya Sabha seat.