Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan and contestant Rakshinda Alvi enjoy a ‘Chai Date’

Amitabh Bachchan hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, will put the spotlight on contestant Rakshinda Alvi, from New Delhi, who has spent fourteen years pursuing her dream of sitting on the hot seat.


Amitabh Bachchan welcomes her to the hot seat in a unique style of poetry, and says, "Rakshinda Ji, sher aur shayari hai aapki pehchaan, aap khiladi nahi humare dil ki hai mehmaan, khair chhodiye in sab baaton ko ye bataiye aaj sham ka kya hai plan?" and a delighted Rakshinda replies: “it’s having a cup of tea with you." Amitabh Bachchan responds with his famous line, "Kabhi Kabhi mere dil mein ye khayal aata hai" and continues, "it’s time for tea." He then calls for the chai and pours it for Rakshanda Ji and himself, making for a ‘picture perfect’ moment that Rakshinda will cherish forever.


In the previous episode of Rakshinda Alvi from Delhi secured the hot seat. Overcome with emotion, Rakshinda shared that it took her 14 years to reach this moment. Working for the Home Ministry, she introduced herself through a beautiful piece of shayari (poetry), to which Big B responded with his own. Their conversation continued in shayari, and the host even recited iconic lines from Kabhi Kabhie, receiving applause from the audience.


Moreover, In a humorous moment, Rakshinda revealed her past struggle with kleptomania, joking that she might have taken the coin if it hadn’t been gifted. Amitabh responded with humor, checking his hands and rings, leaving the audience in splits. Rakshinda shared that she has been cured for the last 15 years, crediting her husband for his support. As the hooter rang, the episode ended with Rakshinda becoming the rollover contestant for the next day.