Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Wanting To Become An IFS Officer
Amitabh Bachchan talked about his younger days on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
He said he once thought about becoming an officer in the Indian Foreign Service.
He gave up because he did not know enough about what the IFS was.
He also said science was difficult for him in college.
He recalled failing an exam at first.
Later, he passed it by two marks through a system called ATKT.
He shared these memories after contestant Pragati Kalpekar spoke about wanting to join the IFS.
The episode is part of the show's eighteenth season.
Amitabh Bachchan recalled once considering a career in the Indian Foreign Service.
He said he abandoned the idea because he knew little about the IFS.
The actor also described struggling with science during his graduation studies.
He said he failed an exam before passing by two marks through ATKT.
Contestant Pragati Kalpekar discussed using her prize money to pursue education and prepare for the IFS.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan and contestant Pragati Kalpekar.
- What
- Bachchan recalled wanting to pursue the Indian Foreign Service and discussed his academic struggles.
- When
- During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18; the season airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM.
- Where
- On Kaun Banega Crorepati, broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television and streamed on Sony LIV.
- Why
- The conversation followed Kalpekar's statement that she wanted to continue her education and work toward becoming an IFS officer.
- Programme
- Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18
- Presenter
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Contestant
- Pragati Kalpekar
- Career considered
- Indian Foreign Service
- Academic subject
- Science
- Exam result recalled
- Bachchan said he initially failed and later passed by two marks through ATKT
- Broadcast schedule
- Monday to Friday at 9 PM
- Platforms
- Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV