Kantara Chapter 1 star Rishab Shetty is all set to appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 with Amitabh Bachchan. The show’s Instagram handle recently dropped promos that show a fun, lighthearted interaction between the two stars. Fans are already excited to see them on screen together.
Rishab Shetty Gifts ‘Veshti’ To Amitabh Bachchan In Kaun Banega Crorepati 17
In the clip, Rishab gifts Big B a veshti, a traditional Indian garment. Amitabh reacts with humour and says, “Sir, I will definitely wear this. You have to learn the art of wearing this, warna idhar khisak jaye toh mamlaa international ho jaata hai.”
In another video, Rishab asks Amitabh to channel his iconic Agneepath character, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. Big B immediately responds in his signature style – “Rishab Sahib, gyaarvah prashna tumhare screen pe abhi daalta hai dekho. 7 lakh 50 hazaar milega, usme se 50 hazaar tumhara, 7 lakh humara.”
The episode featuring Rishab Shetty will air this Friday at 9 pm on Sony Television Network. Fans are particularly excited as Rishab’s film Kantara Chapter 1 continues to break records. The movie has earned Rs 635.5 crores worldwide in just 12 days, making it one of the biggest hits in recent Indian cinema.
About Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara Chapter 1 is directed, written and led by Rishab Shetty. The film is a mythological thriller set during the Kadamba period in Karnataka, a golden era in Indian history. The film showcases the region’s culture, architecture and folklore. Alongside Rishab, the cast includes Rukmini Vasanth, Rakesh Poojari, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, all of whom add depth to the story.
The film was released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English. Its strong storytelling, performances and direction have earned praise from critics and audiences. Through its huge box-office success, Kantara Chapter 1 has set a new benchmark for Kannada and Indian cinema.
While Rishab Shetty celebrates his film’s success, Amitabh Bachchan continues hosting KBC 17. He is also gearing up for the shoot of Kalki 2898 AD sequel.
