The sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati had a memorable moment when the show started with a touching tribute to the original He-Man of cinema, Dharmendra. What happened was not just a moment of remembrance, but also an emotional break full of love, silence, and thankfulness, led by a visibly shaken Amitabh Bachchan.
A Tribute That Stopped the KBC Stage
The KBC stage, which is usually full of life, fell quiet when the episode started. Amitabh Bachchan had a hard time holding back tears as he talked about his friend, mentor, and inspiration of many years. His shaky voice showed that their connection went beyond movies.
Amitabh Bachchan on Dharmendra’s Last Gift to Movies
Bachchan said that Dharmendra’s last movie, “Ikkis,” will be remembered for generations to come.
Bachchan said, “Film Ikkis is the last gift he left for millions of people.”
“An artist wants to practise art until the day he dies.” My friend, family, and idol, Mr. Dharmendra Deol, did just that.*
People who were watching at home really connected with what he said.
“He Was a Feeling, Not Just a Person”
The megastar’s voice got softer as he summed up what Dharmendra was all about in one powerful line.
“*Mr. Dharam was more than just a person. He was a feeling. And a feeling stays with you. It turns into a memory, a gift that keeps you going.
The statement made people in the studio feel a lot of things.
Sriram Raghavan and Jaideep Ahlawat Give Their Condolences
Director Sriram Raghavan said he was thankful to have worked with Dharmendra on his last movie.
He said, “I feel very lucky that he worked on my last movie and that his last performance was something he was really good at.”
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat agreed, saying that Dharmendra made the set feel warm.
“It never felt like a big star was with us. He felt like part of the family,* Ahlawat told.
Amitabh Bachchan remembers a strong memory from Sholay
The tribute became even more personal when Bachchan talked about a scene from Sholay. He remembered filming the famous death scene in Bengaluru.
Bachchan said, “He had a strong physical presence—a wrestler, a hero.”
“The pain you saw on screen was real. He held me so tightly that the pain turned into natural acting.*
The story showed how naturally talented Dharmendra was as an actor.
A Legacy That Goes Beyond Movies
The tribute turned the KBC stage into a place of quiet respect. When Amitabh Bachchan cried while remembering Dharmendra, one thing was clear: legends may leave the screen, but emotions like Dharmendra’s never fade.
Watch Kaun Banega Crorepati this Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
