What makes KBC tick even after 21 years? Bisbo

In virtually every major Indian language, Kaun Banega Crorepati is a major hit, sitting among the top in TRP charts. Does the show work because of the money, the celebrity host or something else?
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Hindustan Times
When Shah Rukh Khan said he wanted to be KBC host till he was 60: ‘I don’t see anyone else’; HT Entertainment Desk; Sep 15, 2021
KBC: When Sushil Kumar revealed how his life fell apart after winning ₹5 crore on the show; HT Entertainment Desk; Aug 22, 2021
Radhikaa Sarathkumar to host Kaun Banega Crorepati’s Tamil version for women, titled Kodeeshwari; Amitabh Bachchan sends wishes; HT Correspondent; Nov 11, 2019
Contest during KBC show: SC sets aside NCDRC’s order on unfair trade practice; PTI; Jan 24, 2020
India Today
Kaun Banega Crorepati completes 21 years, Amitabh Bachchan calls it a lifetime; Grace Cyril; Aug 11, 2021
Star Plus, Airtel penalised Rs 1 crore for KBC; PTI; Sept 11, 2008
Flop show! Salman Khan's Dus Ka Dum fails to live up to expectations, opens to poor ratings; Parmita Uniyal; June 14, 2018
Kaun Banega Crorepati: Star TV's megahit game show sparks off its own mania; Namita Bhandare; Aug 28, 2000
The Economic Times
Kaun Banega Crorepati: The secret behind making millions; Nandini Raghavendra & Ameya Chumbhale; Nov 19, 2011
Regional versions show whole nation likes KBC; Nandini Raghavendra; Mar 08, 2013
Five years on, has land acquisition act fulfilled its aim?; G Seetharaman; Sep 01, 2018
Business Standard
KBC looks to spice up the script at 11, but can it keep up the game?; T E Narasimhan; Aug 20, 2019
Now, KBC to cross language barriers; Varada Bhat; Jan 20, 2013
Star to relaunch KBC soon; Feb 17, 2005
Times of India
Kaun Banega Crorepati: The Most Iconic Moments Of All Time; Aug 28, 2017
It's official! Jr NTR-hosted Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu to premiere on August 22; Aug 14, 2021
Farmer’s family got Rs 23 crore as part of India’s fastest land acquisition for Mumbai-Nagpur expressway; Nauzer Bharucha; Dec 11, 2020
Exchange4media
20 years,12th Season: Kaun Banega Crorepati makes a comeback on Sept 28; exchange4media Staff; Sep 21, 2020
India.com
TRP List 38th Week 2021: 'तारक मेहता' ने फिर से कब्जा किया नंबर 1 का ताज, टॉप 5 में इन शोज ने बनाई जगह; Hndi News Desk, Sep 29, 2021
Afaqs
Kaun Banega Crorepati: The Million-Dollar Question; Prajjal Saha and Anindita Sarkar, Dec 20, 2011
KBC manages to lure the South TV audiences too; Anindita Sarkar; July 23 2012
KBC: Raking in millions on regional; Raushni Bhagia and Prachi Srivastava; Aug 29 2013
News 18
Kaun Banega Crorepati 12: Electrician Earning Rs 700 Per Day Wins Rs 25 Lakh; News Desk; Jan 13, 2021
Live Mint
From Jalsa to Janak: A list of Amitabh Bachchan's properties in Mumbai; May 29, 2021
Sony set to make Rs400 crore on the back of KBC 9; Lata Jha; Sep 2, 2017
Indiantelevision.com
Kaun Banega Crorepati and its glorious 20 years; Shikha Singh; Sep 9, 2020
Zapr Media Labs
How deeply has Kaun Banega Crorepati impacted India’s TV viewing landscape?
Star Vijay’s new reality TV shows attract more than 5 million viewers
The Print
How KBC and Big B killed a good show with wife jokes and inane questions; Harnidh Kaur; Nov 28, 2018
National Herald
‘This KBC is more like BJP’s mouthpiece’: social media reacts; NH Web Desk; Sep 4, 2017
India TV
Boy who won Rs 1 crore in KBC Junior at 14 is now Superintendent of Police; Entertainment Desk; May 30, 2020
Republic World
From Bankruptcy To Health Issues, Big B Fought Against All Odds To Emerge Victorious; Shweta Patokar; Apr 18, 2020
Dainik Jagran
हिन्दी भाषा के अलावा इन भाषाओं में भी प्रसारित होता है ‘कौन बनेगा करोड़पति’, ये मशहूर लोग कर चुके हैं होस्ट; Sept 26, 2019
The Tribune
Kashmiri KBC all set for telecast on April 29; M Aamir Khan; Apr 27, 2019
Filmy gyan
8 Indian reality shows that were pulled off from the television for being too awful; Hiral Dhakan, Feb 2, 2018
Inc.
Why We're Wired to Love Rags-to-Riches Stories; Carmine Gallo, Apr 21, 2017
Rediff
SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers; Aminah Sheikh; Feb 27, 2008
Canara Bank withdraws suit against ABCL, Amitabh clears dues; PTI; Nov 29, 2000
Firstpost
It's just stupid: SRK's India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun will make you weep; Rajyasree Sen; Mar 04, 2015
The Quint
Flashback to 17 Years of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ With Big B; Aug 28, 2017
Filmi Beat
Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu TRP Rating Out: Jr NTR’s Show Beats Chiranjeevi & Nagarjuna’s Seasons; Sruthi Hemachandran; Sep 3, 2021
New York Times
Extreme Mumbai, Without Bollywood’s Filtered Lens; Somini Sengupta; Nov 11, 2008
Mumbai Mirror
Slumdog Millionaire star Azharuddin Ismail back in slums; Satish Malavade and Lata Mishra; Jan 25, 2020

[@theprovocateur24]

Suresh Gopi ❤️ has to be the best KBC host after Big B himself. The fact that the man has gone out of the way by helping the contestants even when they don't make much through the show and his philanthropic activities off screen and his larger than life on screen presence are all reasons for this. It's ironic how even SG himself went through a phase of financial difficulty sometime in the early 2000s like mr bachchan when he decided to step away from doing action roles that promote violence and a thankless industry deserted him.

[@aftabkhann2314]

I like Suresh Gopi so much,he is such a cool calm and composed person,I think the reason he got a lot of hate recently was because of the fact that he joined bjp,but I look at what a person does in terms of humanity and not what his political interests are

[@lightningplays2450]

Nah, Puneeth Rajkumar was better.

[@BruceWayne-qe7bs]

The way he said it in Malayalam was hilarious 😂

[@tanishkapatil3273]

Arre band karo yaar ye comment

[@lightningplays2450]

@@tanishkapatil3273 Problem kya hai?

[@narutohenaruto]

"Late Puneeth Rajkumar" That hurts bro

[@sivaniy.s.k.7819]

ikkk😭😭

[@BeardMaga]

Brings tears in the eyes when we listen to it :(

[@stungun3009]

😭totally, still cant digest the fact that he is no more

[@communityreminder7555]

Lol

[@shreyas8534]

He was such a humble person Rip 🌹

[@adityaXsingh]

Just a few days back, I accidentally watched some recent KBC clips and after that ended watching whole episode.. brought back a lot of memories and I'll say It's the Amitabh Bachchan's persona and the simple presentation that is the charm of this show.

[@ritwiksingh71]

I read that once Big B was not available for a season of KBC. So, SRK had hosted but the TRP of the show fell terribly, so they had to get Big B back. KBC is synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan among Hindi speakers. And I agree with your points.

[@abhinavchauhan7864]

When did you stop watching it ?

[@Sarcasmka14]

Amitabh Bachchan Became Millionaire of "Kone Banega Crorepati"

[@Shimi_khan]

Yeah of course

[@mridultripathi8951]

He gets 3-4 crore Rs per episode, so he actually becomes a Millionaire after every 2 episodes.

[@claricosequeira3899]

Absolutely great amination story and right content. All makes Bisbo perfect news makers

[@BisboWorld]

Thanks Clarico

[@saimothivittesh3287]

@@BisboWorld ok ok

[@saimothivittesh3287]

Lol

[@manojramesh4598]

Well, shushil kumar is an example for difference between getting education and being educated.........still i feel bad for him😢

[@bepositive378]

He is not broke, all the news were fake. Recently, a news channel Good india news covered the news and they how he is living fine life.

[@parvadhami980]

@@khushi-zd1xi lost much of that money to loans/debt

[@neelashmitdas3374]

One small correction JALSA was gifted to BigB way back in 80's by producer Ramesh Sippy after their film Satte Pe Satta became a superhit in 1982

[@memehungry3376]

True true

[@piyushrangdal8141]

Tbh it was John Carpenter who popularized Who wants to be a millionaire , I don't remember a more epic moment than that in KBC

[@rahulpotnis8527]

Yeah....he did not use any lifeline but for the last question to call his father..... amazing scene it was 😃

[@probablyprshv]

@@rahulpotnis8527 SIGMA MALE 😂❤️

[@krishnasanyal7]

It's a record even today. No other contestants in any show have even managed to touch his record

[@_PrajaktaMokale]

Who doesn't want to be a millionaire, it's even more fun when a celebrity is there, cos from the silver screen, he's jumped into your scene, unbelievably just sitting across you on that chair 👍👏👏👏video was awesome ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@BisboWorld]

Thank you Prajakta

[@keshav4408]

This show is more about power of knowledge than power of money. When a person's knowledge is the yardstick a person is judged, it is a recipe for success

[@sph8483]

That Amit ji looking desperately into the piggy bank was great animation but in teens of creativity and technicality - Kudos bisbo

[@Stalkerstab]

Seriously, Who thinks of these topics? Great all around news @Bisbo

[@naveen77able]

correct.bisbo really makes news into an interesting story

[@latchiyapriyan1150]

Seriously yaar you are literally making the word of your making boring stories interesting 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Rishabh5129]

Many many congratulations for a new adventure with Google. Wish you guys all the best and may more come towards you. I am really happy that your channel is going to become a part of something big now. I guess a motivational story is on its way now. Again I wish you all the very best in life. Thank you so much for all your efforts.

[@reemaali4111]

Absolutely loved the hard work they put it in their work!❤️

[@anmoljain4309]

Is it just fishy ......that in the recent seasons KBC has become a vehicle for social upliftment more than a vehicle for true meritocracy? We often see people who come from challenging backgrounds (socio-economic/education or else) being asked relatively easier Questions and more or less from their fields .... But a tougher grade of Questions who come from comfortable Backgrounds....... However it is still a great show and gives due respect to knowledge rather than the trashy reality shows we have otherwise in TV

[@ranjithbalasubramanian1545]

If doctors, engineers, graduates, business people from well to do financial background played in the hot seat, they will not have interesting stories to convey to the audience or a strong need to win the money.

[@Dampasertheman]

No no there is a point.

[@anmoljain4309]

@@ranjithbalasubramanian1545 with all due respect sir..... I beg to disagree..... The concept of the show is to respect knowledge and wisdom irrespective of its source. Also we never know when someone from today's middle class might become a unicorn tomorrow soaring high..... Every individual if they have reached somewhere respectable and have maintained or enhanced their position ....is an indicator of their hardwork/dedication/struggles and hence -their success. Also the initial flight might be from the prize money here..... 😁

[@akshat4311]

@@anmoljain4309 What is better than seeing a economically weaker section man/women be happy. It also helps in convey the social messages for the audience which is something we should be happy off. It also inspires the people by listening someone's story.

[@anmoljain4309]

@@akshat4311 I agree Akshat... Totally 101%... Such people deserve all the applause for their day to day struggles and trials.... But the disparity in Questions to people from such backgrounds and the ones who come from comfortable Backgrounds is the issue. Which is exactly why KBC has been under fire from many comedic fronts where all you need to do Is pose a sad story and you will make it big on the platform!!!! And how is it possible that almost all of the contestants nowadays win atleast a few lakhs and leave?(especially if u have a sad story?) When the same wasn't the case in the initial seasons.... That is my point:)

[@parijatdas]

Mithun Chakraborty tried to host 'Dadagiri' but failed . Later Ganguly came back to host it 😁

[@neelashmitdas3374]

Same goes with KBC, SRK tried to host it but failed miserably and BigB had to return

[@parvadhami980]

Mithun should try "Cobra 🐍 giri" next time.

[@vinitdhandharia3478]

Thanks a lot for giving such amazing content

[@Zantroszone]

I just saw you're video yesterday and I have been loving it a lot idk why I love to hear about someone

[@sweetypinky1051]

Its very difficult for everyone to be fluent with every language but there is always a scope of improvement atleast he tried🤩🥳 cute telegu accent though🤗 love BISBO

[@avinashpoojary2970]

A complete detailed video. Got such a huge info

[@darkhorse621]

@bisbo Fascinating case study. Loved it!!! But, at 8:27 the spelling of Telugu is written wrongly as “Telagu” This is a very rudimentary thing and not correcting before publishing is so wrong!

[@ranjithbalasubramanian1545]

In the last video I suggested to Bisbo to improve on the pronunciation of non Hindi names & nouns. He noted it. In this video the vernacular names & nouns were spot on. This is why Bisbo is a success♥️♥️ Keep improving our minds Bisbo!

[@BisboWorld]

Thanks Ranjith, we are trying our best

[@vasudhakota972]

Not the Telugu and Kannada ones tho.

[@muhammadisaac07]

@@BisboWorld But the Bengali pronunciation sucks

[@janmikhailgaid4562]

The show that inspired an Oscar-winning film

[@rajkiran6401]

This wasn’t . The show called who will become a millionaire was the idea which were followed around the globe and so was us . We just copied them for getting TRP just like every channels do .

[@shuklavinays]

@@rajkiran6401 Nobody copied anything. The owner of these production launch local version of such TV shows in several countries and regions. Indian Idol is one another such example. Stop exaggerating headless conspiracy theories and better use your internet do some research and learning.

[@shuklavinays]

It was originally the novel for inspiring angle which you’re suggesting here, not the film. Film was an adaptation from the novel.

[@shubhamdhiman12]

@@shuklavinays Are you denying that there is an original show and all others are regional copies?

[@krishnasanyal7]

@@shubhamdhiman12 No one is denying anything. He said that the writers took inspiration from KBC/WWM

[@adityaajit2120]

Never been this early on a Bisbo Video, it was a perfect time release

[@amarsirfmai]

Watching this video while watching KBC! As always amazing content!

[@BisboWorld]

Much appreciated Amar!

[@kanagambujamg2679]

In tamil the very 1st kodieshwaran was conducted by actor sarath Kumar at Sun tv during early 2000's it was a big hit during that time

[@nandu5568]

Your videos are great! Which software do you use for editing?

[@BisboWorld]

Adobe Animate CC (earlier known as Flash)

[@sriramanandaraman4168]

Bisbo can improve Telugu pronunciation it's not even close

[@hemanthboddu6026]

On the chart at 8:26 he spelt it as telagu 😄😄

[@sivaniy.s.k.7819]

I freaked out....he shouldn't have read it out loud...lol🤣🤣

[@BisboWorld]

oops

[@sudhakar3991]

7:15 i was waiting for Telugu season and cherished when i heared it...

[@sriramanandaraman4168]

@@BisboWorld big fan of your content though...

[@arjun5harma]

bisbo never fails to impress! you guys are the best, always covey the stories amazingly to the public!! big fan here

[@BisboWorld]

Thanks Arjun

[@dudeimstoned5141]

I was literally literally watching KBC telugu video just released in youtube.. Thaman and Devisriprasad as participants with NTR.. And got this notification

[@PrakharTalksSports]

Fascinating case study. Thanks, Bisbo for making an explainer on such an intriguing subject. You covered all the bases. Will make my mom watch this video, who is a die-hard fan of both, AB and KBC.

[@CARL_093]

My personal knowledge was boosted thanks bisbo

[@ktanyurk737]

Some information are incorrect , it was miss world contest and not mrs world. Also, the jalsa bungalow was gifted to him by producer of sate pe Satta as his fees. So Amitabh Bachchan basically owned two bungalows both in Juhu Prateeksha and Jalsa before he became bankrupt. Also, his prateeksha bunglow was attached by Canara Bank. After kbc, he want on to buy two more bungalows in Juhu, Janak which primarily he use it as office and one more bunglow next to Jalsa which once was Citibank and is currently rented to SBI. He also own a flat at Carter road Bandra and one more bungalow in Juhu. Total 5 bungalows.

[@xorn5508]

Keep doing the good work. You're one of the G.O.A.T

[@BisboWorld]

Appreciate that

[@neilesh003]

Great Video...👌👌👌

[@kf1367]

I have also become fan of your voice Your videos are very helpful I am very thankful to you ☺️

[@BisboWorld]

Thank you

[@devnath8512]

Hosting a show for 21 years is phenomenal.

[@sudhanshupalav8504]

Unique episode.liked it

[@rishabhmadan8146]

Bisbo and the rest of the team, you guys are doing a fantastic job at curating and presenting such unique and quality content day in and day out! Everything from the selection of the story, to the research that goes into it, to the animation and finally it's non biased objective presentation is commendable. I especially love the fact that you choose also to make videos on these relatively less topical and "news-worthy" ssues, but nonetheless enriching in knowledge and always supremely entertaining. More power to you guys!

[@BisboWorld]

Thank you Rishabh, That's high praise for Team Bisbo

[@akarshanandsinha9346]

Shatrughan Sinha's Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati . (Ke Bani Crorepati). Even Udit Narayan, Nirhauh and many other celebrities were the guest. That Show was going fine 🙏

[@manasjain5676]

I am trying to take part in since its first episodes But still no luck 😞😞

[@gsujithkumar1417]

Very nice and interesting video.. One small correction Telugu spelling is wrong in one of the photos of trps

[@oldmonk2.1]

It's just bubble of TRP and marketing all this just game of emotional and aspirations Buisness. But your Limerick is pin point perfect ❤️❤️

[@BisboWorld]

Thank you Evergreen!

[@SadhguruSir]

4:28 I laughed my ass of. The way he pronounced... 😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😭😭 A hey Thothley, it's not kotisvadidu..

[@manojtendulkar6823]

I can't pick up what the subject want to tell all about. But one thing is concrete that, the artists of this graphic have great career in front of them.

[@antonygeorge5003]

Your presentation is superb 👍

[@Krishna_atnoor]

Thank you bisbo

[@aryaarya01]

Late Puneeth Rajkumar will be remembered for his kannadada Kotyadipati and his very inspirational films. Hearing people say him Late Puneeth Rajkumar makes us kannadiga's very sad😞😞😞

[@devanshjain7940]

Channel deserves more

[@BisboWorld]

Thanks Devansh

[@navaneethnaleshct]

Great works bisbo ! . Can you make a video about mullaperiyar dam

[@mattmurdox]

please do analysis of Newzealand pak tour and all its controversy

[@jaigagandeep.s5100]

I would like to say bisbo not to use mythology but legends

[@tsukishima123]

that telugu show pronunciation for a second seemed like donald trumps speech

[@kp8860]

kindly be tolerant.......not everyone can speak Telugu

[@BisboWorld]

oops

[@kartikgoel5644]

great presentation

[@shreyashnaikare359]

One week is too much to wait for your video

[@BisboWorld]

We agree Shreyash

[@Rayis4444]

Lol I didn’t even know it was still on air

[@rohithmenon1332]

Money , my darling... Always money 😂😂

[@edisonthomas7549]

I agree 👍👍💯👏👏

[@slenderteenplays5166]

Reached within first 5 minutes of upload

[@vro438]

ok , thanks

[@CloudGuruAmit]

That's the power of quiz specially when the reward is money.

[@karthikkenya]

which heroine do you believe can be a host for KBC?? I think either Rani Murkerji or Vidya Balan can be a host

[@BisboWorld]

I'm sure if someone did proper market tests and took the risks, it could work. I agree with your choice of Vidya Balan

[@parvadhami980]

Those with good Hindi can

[@prasanth5283]

It's telugu not telagu. Also your pronunciation of South languages are not proper but sure sound funny. Keep learning.

[@mgth7812]

The amount of Ads in KBC is seriously annoying right now compared to 10 years ago

[@BisboWorld]

Everyone needs to make money. This is a classic win-win situation

[@ronaksinghgulati]

@bisbo make a video over the economics behind kbc

[@kamaljena1508]

Please make a video on Aryan-Drug case

[@arunkumarmurugan7050]

Without seeing i like ur videos first... Then i watch the video...

[@nikhilraj418]

Yes we all used to switch on TV to watch kbc 1 then, family show it was and answer questions.

[@lolhead7127]

It's Amitabh bachan

[@ChaiMaskaPav]

Swwapnil Joshi is my favourite actor from Marathi industry. Also he follows me 🙈♥️

[@sagarmehta8257]

In slumdog millionaire it was the child actors who played young Latika and Salim not Jamal

[@shashidhar97]

First view bisbo great content

[@BisboWorld]

Appreciated Shashi

[@amoghvastrad3352]

Late Puneeth melted my heart☹️😔

[@Mayaaa__]

hey, it is Telugu not Telagu @8:30. Love your videos !! 🤍

[@BisboWorld]

Sorry for that

[@Harsh15044]

4:09 This scene might get a copyright from Phir Hera Pheri xD 😂😂

[@shinchanindia6306]

Great video

[@muhammedhafan961]

Bisbo pls make a video on indias most wanted fautige ''sukumara kurup'''

[@miss.perfecto7675]

Please bring up vdios on how shall teenagers start investing thier money ... please help out

[@aashishvyas2996]

Who else noticed a reference to Phir Hera Pheri's Laxmi Chit Fund :D

[@anmolsharma8949]

Legends still remember Khulka SimSim

[@savyasachithati2870]

7:18 🤣🤣

[@SirsasthNigam.]

7:56 So Main Hoon Surya Singham was Meta film like The Legend

[@oldmonk2.1]

Bisbo Please make video on Punit Rajkumar death, increasing death of young people due to heart attach

[@BisboWorld]

Yes, very sad

[@yourpal.]

Interesting

[@pleasantquotes3719]

How contestents reach on the hot seat. Please explain full process

[@cuddlessingh1740]

It's amitabh's charm & just to be in the presence of an icon. It's only him & Rajnikanth that r larger than life idols ( Tendulkar for cricket ) & I notice with Indian contestants they go to a point play it safe & cash out bec. To them like all of Indians that half loaf is gauranteed to free some debt rather than loose it all but it kinda kills the game when so many opt for the safe way out.

[@ADNANALIGGTGREAL]

All of this Above

[@stoicsaint555]

Mhara veera viral tana bisbo

[@ArchanaKumari-kr8lp]

Slumdog millioniare has been mentioned 2 times in the movie

[@sudhanshupalav8504]

Do a vdo on India's rising digital payments or India's successful vaccination programme.

[@551prasenjit]

One Video on The Kapil Sharma Show Please.

[@551prasenjit]

One Video on IPL BIDDING & HOW SALARIES ARE PAID?

[@abhimanyukarkara4218]

Any show with participation of common people always succeeds. Roadies also funnily falls in this category.

[@abhijith_mr]

7:33 yethoo🙄

[@shabalsudhir6937]

Hi, sushil kumar is my neighbour and my hometown is a city not village also he is not bankrupt and he is spending his money on good cause, pl correct your data

[@Dennis56781000]

Most Indian Reality TV shows are nothing but Poverty Porn. I remember when Britain Got Talent followed the same strategy and faced massive backlash. We Indians still think that the barber won 25 lakh on KBC because of his merit not because the producers selected easy questions for him so that he could get more air time which corresponds to higher TRP. Still a long way to go for such awakening

[@lagguru8032]

8:48 right answer was Option B if u know how a TV show works

[@xfrtej8766]

Bisbo please make a video on sahara scam

[@harshithharsh2310]

Late Puneeth rajkumar 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@BisboWorld]

May he Rest in Peace.