Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Harsh Gujral Roasts 'Baghban' on KBC 17; Manoj Bajpayee Shares 'Jo Beet Gayi' Story
On 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17', comedian Harsh Gujral made jokes about Amitabh Bachchan's movie 'Baghban', saying it scared kids and made parents suspicious.
Amitabh laughed at the jokes.
Later, actor Manoj Bajpayee told a story about how Amitabh Bachchan corrected his recitation of a poem by his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Comedian Harsh Gujral joked about Amitabh Bachchan's 2003 film 'Baghban' on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17'.
Gujral claimed the film traumatized a generation of Indian children, with parents using it as a threat.
He humorously recounted how his father accused him of eyeing his property after watching 'Baghban'.
Gujral also questioned Bachchan's on-screen Karva Chauth fast, suggesting it caused tension for men.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee shared a story about Amitabh Bachchan correcting his recitation of Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poem 'Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi' on the same episode.
- Who
- Comedian Harsh Gujral, Amitabh Bachchan, Actor Manoj Bajpayee
- What
- Harsh Gujral's stand-up routine criticizing Amitabh Bachchan's film 'Baghban' and Manoj Bajpayee's story about Amitabh Bachchan correcting his poem recitation on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17'.
- When
- During the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17.
- Where
- On the television show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- Why
- To entertain the audience with a humorous critique of a popular film and to share personal stories.
Harsh Gujral's Perspective
Amitabh Bachchan's Reaction
Impact of 'Baghban'
Harsh Gujral's Perspective
The film traumatized a generation of Indian kids and led to parental accusations and paranoia within families.
Amitabh Bachchan's Reaction
Laughed off the jokes, seemingly amused by Gujral's observations.
The Karva Chauth Fast
Harsh Gujral's Perspective
Jokingly questioned why Bachchan kept a Karva Chauth fast in the film, suggesting it created unrealistic expectations for men in relationships.
Amitabh Bachchan's Reaction
Reacted to the jokes about the Karva Chauth fast.
- Comedian
- Harsh Gujral
- Film
- Baghban
- Film Year
- 2003
- Show
- Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17
- Actor's Story
- Manoj Bajpayee's story about Amitabh Bachchan correcting his poem recitation
- Poem
- Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi
Sources
Amitabh Bachchan reacts as stand-up asks why he kept Karva Chauth fast, questions his film choice: ‘If all of your kids turned out bad…’
Comedian Harsh Gujral Roasts Amitabh Bachchan Over Baghban: 'All Your Kids Turned Out To Be Bad In The Film'
