KBC's Amitabh Bachchan Casting Initially Seen as Risky but Led to Success
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan since 2000, was initially considered a risky and expensive venture by its makers. Sameer Nair, then Star Plus programming head, described the decision to cast Bachchan as the 'worst idea' due to high costs and skepticism about using a film star. However, Bachchan's bilingual proficiency and appeal to Indian households helped the show succeed, with adaptations including Indianized questions and cultural references, making KBC a lasting television legacy.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 27/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 27 Aug, 11:36 am. Other outlets followed.