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Amitabh Bachchan Teases First TV Stand-Up as KBC 17 Welcomes Four Comics on Nov. 14

Promos plus comedian posts drive pre-broadcast buzz for the Children’s Day Laughter Special.

Overview

  • Official promos confirm Harsh Gujral, Abhishek Upmanyu, Anubhav Singh Bassi and Ravi Gupta joining the KBC 17 episode hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
  • A voiceover bills Bachchan’s on-stage routine as his first stand-up on Indian television, with clips showing a mic-in-hand bit that riffs on the ubiquitous ‘lemon’ in products.
  • The teasers also feature Bachchan reprising his Don dialogue and playful exchanges, including Upmanyu’s quip about being ‘thrown out’ of jobs and Gujral’s crack about audience applause.
  • Ahead of airtime, the guests shared set photos and notes, including Gujral’s ‘Uttar Pradesh Boys’ tribute, Upmanyu’s family snapshots, Bassi’s post, and Gupta’s reflective poem of thanks.
  • The Laughter Special is slated to air on Friday, November 14, on Sony TV and stream on SonyLIV, aligning with Children’s Day programming.