Suriya to host the Tamil version of KBC

Suriya to host the Tamil version of KBC New Delhi: Suriya, who was last seen in '7aum Arivu' with Shruti Haasan will now host the Tamil version of the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', claim reports. Suriya is one of the leading mainstream actors of Tamil cinema. Tamil KBC will be aired on Vijay TV. Suriya is extremely excited with this new development and is working hard to re-create the magic of KBC. He is also undergoing...
07:00 PM, Dec 21, 2011

Will get money, channel in touch: KBC winner

Will get money, channel in touch: KBC winner New Delhi: KBC winner Sushil Kumar Tuesday denied reports that he had complained about not getting his Rs.5 crore prize money, saying Sony officials were constantly in touch with him and he had complete faith that he would get it. "I have never said that I haven't got a single penny of the prize money. The channel had already told me that the money would be given to me in...
05:57 PM, Dec 13, 2011

KBC Rs 5 cr winner's cheque ready: Bachchan

KBC Rs 5 cr winner's cheque ready: Bachchan New Delhi: Bihar's Sushil Kumar, who made headlines when he became the first contestant to win Rs 5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5', hasn't received his prize money yet. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, host of the show, says the former's cheque is ready, but he wants it at the CNN-IBN Award ceremony. "People asking why Sushil Kumar not paid his KBC win.. cheque ready, but he wants it at CNN-IBN...
11:17 AM, Dec 13, 2011

No prize yet for KBC winner Sushil Kumar

No prize yet for KBC winner Sushil Kumar Mumbai: Sushil Kumar hasn't be given the Rs 5 crore he won on the show. And India's first Rs 5-crore winner on Kaun Banega Crorepati might have to move out of his hometown in Bihar, just to let his family live in peace. Apparently, while he still hasn't received a single paisa of the winning amount, he is being flooded with requests for doling out monetary help to people from...
07:10 PM, Dec 12, 2011

We are so unaware of the 'real India': Big B

We are so unaware of the 'real India': Big B New Delhi: Meeting small-town India on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the hugely popular game show, has left him with a sense of inadequacy - of not being able to do enough for people - but it has also been exceptionally rewarding, says Amitabh Bachchan, who confirms that he will host the sixth season of the TV programme as well. "I feel we are so unaware of what the 'real India'...
11:18 AM, Dec 07, 2011

Strangers approach KBC winner Sushil for help

Strangers approach KBC winner Sushil for help Patna: A woman wants Rs 20 lakh for her daughter's wedding, a man wants another Rs 20 lakh to meet an emergency, a priest wants donation in return for divine blessings, Sushil Kumar, whose tryst with KBC has reinforced the middle class's faith in fairy tales, is suddenly being approached by random strangers, demanding a 'small' pie of the Rs 5-crore cake. Kumar, a small-time computer operator who captured the...
06:29 PM, Dec 06, 2011

For charity, all roads lead to KBC winner's house

For charity, all roads lead to KBC winner's house Patna: A woman wants Rs 20 lakh for her daughter's wedding, a man wants another Rs 20 lakh to meet an emergency, a priest wants donation in return for divine blessings " Sushil Kumar, whose tryst with KBC has reinforced the middle class's faith in fairy tales, is suddenly being approached by random strangers, demanding a 'small' pie of the Rs 5-crore cake. Kumar, a small-time computer operator who captured...
11:40 AM, Dec 06, 2011

Shatrughan files complaint against Bhojpuri KBC

Shatrughan files complaint against Bhojpuri KBC Mumbai: Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who hosted the Bhojpuri version of popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) has filed a complaint with Cine and TV Artists Association for not receiving his dues. Shatrughan hosted the Bhojpuri version of the show-'Ke Bane Crorepati' that was aired on Mahuua channel. "He (Shatrughan) has filed a complaint with us. As per our norms we have forwarded the complaint to the channel. We...
06:07 PM, Nov 29, 2011

KBC winner Sushil turns down 'Big Boss' offer

KBC winner Sushil turns down 'Big Boss' offer Patna: Sushil Kumar, the first to win Rs.5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5', has turned down an offer to enter the reality show 'Bigg Boss' for the sake of his image as an youth icon. "I was approached by the officials of the Endemol India and offered a place in 'Big Boss', but I refused," said Sushil. "More than any thing, my image is important for me. I don't...
06:34 PM, Nov 24, 2011

'KBC 5' ends, leaves behind poignant memories

'KBC 5' ends, leaves behind poignant memories New Delhi: 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5' saw a bevy of stars, but it was the common man's dreams, desires, aspirations and emotions that took centrestage and helped it in recording the highest TVRs this year. It came to an end in a special two-hour episode Thursday night leaving host Amitabh Bachchan emotional and participants jubilant, thanks to their dream wins. Four months of drama, emotion, excitement and exhilaration gave Amitabh...
01:12 PM, Nov 18, 2011

Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional as KBC ends

Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional as KBC ends Mumbai: Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma will be appearing on the fifth season of reality game show Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote their upcoming film 'Ladies V/s Ricky Bahl'. 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl', a romantic comedy directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra releases on December 9. "Had the lovely and bubbly Anushka and Ranveer on set today ..! Such charm and energy and chemistry ..great...
02:22 PM, Nov 11, 2011
'Bigg Boss' vs 'KBC': the race for TRPs

'Bigg Boss' vs 'KBC': the race for TRPs

On this episode we tell you the recipe for TV success that keeps the viewer glued. ...
11:56 PM, Nov 10, 2011

Dirty Picture: Vidya's 'Ooh la la' with Big B

Dirty Picture: Vidya's 'Ooh la la' with Big B New Delhi: Vidya Balan set the 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5' sets on fire when she shook a leg with megastar Amitabh Bachchan on her latest saucy number 'Ooh la la' from the film 'The Dirty Picture'. The actress, who played a mother to Big B in 'Paa', appeared as a guest participant on the show, to promote her forthcoming film. Clad in a red sari, Vidya oozed oomph just as...
11:45 AM, Nov 09, 2011
FTN: Is 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' the dream of every Indian?

FTN: Is 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' the dream of every Indian?

Sushil Kumar from Motihari in Bihar is the first person to win the mega prize of five crore rupees in 'KBC 5'. ...
11:58 PM, Nov 07, 2011

KBC Rs 5 crore winner to be NREGA's face

KBC Rs 5 crore winner to be NREGA's face New Delhi: Sushil Kumar, the Rs 5 crore Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) jackpot winner, has agreed to be the brand ambassador for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh had written to Sushil Kumar congratulating him on his win. Ramesh had expressed his hope that Sushil Kumar, a data operator with NREGA, will keep contributing to the rural jobs scheme. Kumar had said...
04:21 PM, Nov 07, 2011
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