Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Amitabh Bachchan Jokes About Decoding Gen Z Slang
Amitabh Bachchan talked about how young people use new words and phrases.
He said some Gen Z expressions are hard for him to understand.
He joked that “rocking” sounded like picking up a rock.
He also wondered why people say “killing it” when they mean doing something very well.
The audience laughed at his literal interpretations.
Bachchan said he had also learned the phrase “Biwi Paglu.”
He joked that wives are the bosses and husbands should accept it.
He discussed these ideas while hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Amitabh Bachchan discussed changing language and Gen Z expressions on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
He humorously interpreted “rocking” and “killing it” according to their literal meanings.
Bachchan said younger generations use increasingly unfamiliar terminology.
He also mentioned learning the term “Biwi Paglu” and joked that wives are the bosses.
The 83-year-old actor has worked in the film industry for more than 50 years.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan, the host and actor, discussed Gen Z slang.
- What
- He joked about trying to understand expressions such as “rocking,” “killing it,” and “Biwi Paglu.”
- When
- During a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- On the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati; the report is datelined Mumbai.
- Why
- To discuss how language and popular expressions change across generations and entertain the audience.
- Person
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Program
- Kaun Banega Crorepati
- Expressions discussed
- “Rocking,” “killing it,” and “Biwi Paglu”
- Age reported
- 83 years
- Career span
- More than 50 years in the film industry
- Family mentioned
- He is married to Jaya Bachchan and is the father of Abhishek Bachchan.