Kaun Banega Maha Crorepati, the maha-episode of the season 7 was aired on Sep 6 on Sony Entertainment Television, with the falling rupee and the time of rising inflation, the need for the buck is just apt. Season 7, brings in Rs 7 crores, making it even hotter and richer than ever. So is the viewers expectations and predicament , coupled with a far more clandestine fear that, this might just be last inning of the Great Bachchan. A sutradhar who started a revolution in the way film stars and audience viewed the small screen never before; popularized television format shows in India, paving way for a huge popularity of this prime time show, to heights even higher than that of the mega-soaps Ramayana and the Mahabharata. His persona and aura is such engulfing in this show that, even SRK, who was brought in as an interim host for a couple of seasons had to struggle to live up to the expectations. Nevertheless, this aaghaj for the start of the season was very ardent and strong with all media institutions advertising the launch with much fun-fare with various innovative ads. Why not? After all, this season brings in many changes to the format. First, additional Rs 2 crore as the pinnacle prize money; three shots at fastest fingers wherein the participant answering these 3 rapid fire questions in the fastest possible time as a whole(This was good...really kept the excitement buzzing;not sure for the legend though who had to stand up for a longer duration, his exhaustion was palpable); increased no of thresholds; additional seconds for answering the questions and the introduction of 'Power Papplu'! The so called Sanjeevni to rechristen or reincarnating an already lapsed lifeline. Too many goodies. A desperate attempt to kill the monotony. It worked though and Bachchan explained them brilliantly. All said and done, his energy level very commendable. Bachchan sparkled like a twinkling star in the glow of his prowess and the well-designed outfit. His shoes were reminiscent of his sara zamaana song costume of the 80s. He in fact danced to the classic song, behind Sonu Nigam's rendition.
Amidst all these glitters, KBC chose to repeat its last year's stance and communique. Inspiring the middle-class from across the country to sail in the ocean of knowledge and education. Fortune smiled on the first contestant from Haryana who took away a whooping Rs 25 Lack. Kudos!! It was fun to when she called her uncle using the phone a friend option twice(with the help of Power Papplu).
KBC must hold its ground firm. The way it has started, it should do good. Perhaps too many things may spoil the game (Oh God! So much to remember).
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