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Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
Kaun Banega Crorepati is one of the most popular gameshows of the decade. Its host Amitabh Bachchan has held on to its viewers' attention, even as the show evolves through its seasons.
We may know the answers to the Bachchan's questions, but how well do you really know the show? Take this quiz and find out!
| 1. On which show is Kaun Banega Crorepati based? | |
| a) Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? | b) Who Wants To Be a Billionaire? |
| c) Who Wants To Be a Crorepati? | d) Who Wants To Be a Lakhpati? |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
While Amitabh Bachchan won hearts as the show's host, Anil Kapoor did not, as the host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. Kapoor, of course, won a career in Hollywood instead, with a plum role in the TV series 24, and a role in the latest instalment of Mission Impossible.
The correct answer is Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
While Amitabh Bachchan won hearts as the show's host, Anil Kapoor did not, as the host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. Kapoor, of course, won a career in Hollywood instead, with a plum role in the TV series 24, and a role in the latest instalment of Mission Impossible.
Correct!
While Amitabh Bachchan won hearts as the show's host, Anil Kapoor did not, as the host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. Kapoor, of course, won a career in Hollywood instead, with a plum role in the TV series 24, and a role in the latest instalment of Mission Impossible.
While Amitabh Bachchan won hearts as the show's host, Anil Kapoor did not, as the host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. Kapoor, of course, won a career in Hollywood instead, with a plum role in the TV series 24, and a role in the latest instalment of Mission Impossible.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 2. Who was the first celebrity guest on the show in its first season in 2000? | |
| a) Sanjay Dutt | b) Salman Khan |
| c) Shah Rukh Khan | d) Aamir Khan |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Aamir Khan
The first two seasons saw 20 celebrity guests on the show. Kajol and Ajay Devgn won the highest amount won by any celebrity guest in KBC in 2005, at Rs 1 crore.
The correct answer is Aamir Khan
The first two seasons saw 20 celebrity guests on the show. Kajol and Ajay Devgn won the highest amount won by any celebrity guest in KBC in 2005, at Rs 1 crore.
Correct!
The first two seasons saw 20 celebrity guests on the show. Kajol and Ajay Devgn won the highest amount won by any celebrity guest in KBC in 2005, at Rs 1 crore.
The first two seasons saw 20 celebrity guests on the show. Kajol and Ajay Devgn won the highest amount won by any celebrity guest in KBC in 2005, at Rs 1 crore.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 3. What was KBC's second season called? | |
| a) Kaun Banega Crorepati Duja | b) Kaun Banega Crorepati Doosra |
| c) Kaun Banega Crorepati Dobara | d) Kaun Banega Crorepati Dwitiya |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Kaun Banega Crorepati Dwitiya
After the first successful season in 2000, the second season started in 2005 after a four-year gap. The prize money had doubled to Rs 2 crores but no one on the show actually won that. Brajesh Dubey left the show with the highest earnings at Rs 1 crore.
The correct answer is Kaun Banega Crorepati Dwitiya
After the first successful season in 2000, the second season started in 2005 after a four-year gap. The prize money had doubled to Rs 2 crores but no one on the show actually won that. Brajesh Dubey left the show with the highest earnings at Rs 1 crore.
Correct!
After the first successful season in 2000, the second season started in 2005 after a four-year gap. The prize money had doubled to Rs 2 crores but no one on the show actually won that. Brajesh Dubey left the show with the highest earnings at Rs 1 crore.
After the first successful season in 2000, the second season started in 2005 after a four-year gap. The prize money had doubled to Rs 2 crores but no one on the show actually won that. Brajesh Dubey left the show with the highest earnings at Rs 1 crore.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 4. Why did the second season of KBC end abruptly? | |
| a) Amitabh lost interest | b) Amitabh fell ill |
| c) Amitabh had other commitments | d) Amitabh had a fight with the channel |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Amitabh fell ill
After Amitabh Bachchan complained of stomach pain in November 2005, he was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. He underwent a surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine. He had shot 61 episodes out of 85 before he fell ill. He had promised to return after his recovery but since the recovery took time, the remaining episodes were never shot.
The correct answer is Amitabh fell ill
After Amitabh Bachchan complained of stomach pain in November 2005, he was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. He underwent a surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine. He had shot 61 episodes out of 85 before he fell ill. He had promised to return after his recovery but since the recovery took time, the remaining episodes were never shot.
Correct!
After Amitabh Bachchan complained of stomach pain in November 2005, he was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. He underwent a surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine. He had shot 61 episodes out of 85 before he fell ill. He had promised to return after his recovery but since the recovery took time, the remaining episodes were never shot.
After Amitabh Bachchan complained of stomach pain in November 2005, he was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. He underwent a surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine. He had shot 61 episodes out of 85 before he fell ill. He had promised to return after his recovery but since the recovery took time, the remaining episodes were never shot.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 5. When did the third season of KBC go on air? | |
| a) 2007 | b) 2008 |
| c) 2009 | d) 2010 |
Wrong!
The correct answer is 2007
The third season of the show went on air on January 22, 2007. It was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The show did not fare as well but SRK bagged the Best Anchor Award at the Indian Telly awards. The third season came to end on April 19.
The correct answer is 2007
The third season of the show went on air on January 22, 2007. It was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The show did not fare as well but SRK bagged the Best Anchor Award at the Indian Telly awards. The third season came to end on April 19.
Correct!
The third season of the show went on air on January 22, 2007. It was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The show did not fare as well but SRK bagged the Best Anchor Award at the Indian Telly awards. The third season came to end on April 19.
The third season of the show went on air on January 22, 2007. It was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The show did not fare as well but SRK bagged the Best Anchor Award at the Indian Telly awards. The third season came to end on April 19.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 6. KBC was first aired on Star TV. On what channel is it aired now? | |
| a) Colors | b) Imagine TV |
| c) Sony Entertainment Television | d) SAB TV |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Sony Entertainment Television
KBC shifted from Star Plus to Sony in its fourth season. But even though the channel changed, Siddhartha Basu remains the director and creative head of the show.
The correct answer is Sony Entertainment Television
KBC shifted from Star Plus to Sony in its fourth season. But even though the channel changed, Siddhartha Basu remains the director and creative head of the show.
Correct!
KBC shifted from Star Plus to Sony in its fourth season. But even though the channel changed, Siddhartha Basu remains the director and creative head of the show.
KBC shifted from Star Plus to Sony in its fourth season. But even though the channel changed, Siddhartha Basu remains the director and creative head of the show.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 7. When did the fourth season go on air? | |
| a) October 11 | b) October 3 |
| c) October 10 | d) October 15 |
Wrong!
The correct answer is October 11
The fourth season of the show went on air on October 11, on Amitabh's 68th birthday.
The correct answer is October 11
The fourth season of the show went on air on October 11, on Amitabh's 68th birthday.
Correct!
The fourth season of the show went on air on October 11, on Amitabh's 68th birthday.
The fourth season of the show went on air on October 11, on Amitabh's 68th birthday.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 8. How many lifelines are there in KBC 4? | |
| a) 1 | b) 2 |
| c) 3 | d) 4 |
Wrong!
The correct answer is 4
There are four life lines -- Ask the audience, Phone a friend, Ask the expert and Double dip. The 50-50 lifeline and Flip the question lifeline have been replaced.
The correct answer is 4
There are four life lines -- Ask the audience, Phone a friend, Ask the expert and Double dip. The 50-50 lifeline and Flip the question lifeline have been replaced.
Correct!
There are four life lines -- Ask the audience, Phone a friend, Ask the expert and Double dip. The 50-50 lifeline and Flip the question lifeline have been replaced.
There are four life lines -- Ask the audience, Phone a friend, Ask the expert and Double dip. The 50-50 lifeline and Flip the question lifeline have been replaced.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 9. What did SRK replace Amitabh's favourite phrase Lock Kiya Jaye with? | |
| a) Lock it | b) Jam it |
| c) Freeze it | d) Seal it |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Freeze it
The phrase Lock Kiya Jaye became an instant hit with viewers, and was even used in films like Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.
The correct answer is Freeze it
The phrase Lock Kiya Jaye became an instant hit with viewers, and was even used in films like Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.
Correct!
The phrase Lock Kiya Jaye became an instant hit with viewers, and was even used in films like Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.
The phrase Lock Kiya Jaye became an instant hit with viewers, and was even used in films like Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.
Do you know your KBC?
Last updated on: November 2, 2010 14:49 IST
| 10. What is the official motto of KBC 4? | |
| a) Kuch sawaal aapki zindagi badal sakte hain! | b) Kuch jawaab aapki zindagi badal sakte hain! |
| c) Kuch sawaal aapki zindagi hila sakte hain! | d) Kuch sawaal aapki duniya badal sakte hain! |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Kuch sawaal aapki zindagi badal sakte hain!
Besides the four seasons of KBC, there was a Junior KBC as well for children under the age of 18. Ravi Saini emerged winner in that.
The correct answer is Kuch sawaal aapki zindagi badal sakte hain!
Besides the four seasons of KBC, there was a Junior KBC as well for children under the age of 18. Ravi Saini emerged winner in that.
Correct!
Besides the four seasons of KBC, there was a Junior KBC as well for children under the age of 18. Ravi Saini emerged winner in that.
Besides the four seasons of KBC, there was a Junior KBC as well for children under the age of 18. Ravi Saini emerged winner in that.