Kantara Chapter 1 actor-director Rishab Shetty appeared on the upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 17 to honour the game show host Amitabh Bachchan on his 83rd birthday with a gift. Taking to Instagram, his production company Hombale Films shared a post featuring Rishab Shetty and Amitabh Bachchan.

In the photo, Amitabh posed near the hot seat dressed in a printed white jacket, black trousers and shoes. Rishab opted for a black shirt and veshti(dhoti) and in another picture, Rishab was seen giving Amitabh a gift as they both exchanged smiles.
The caption read
“Team#KantaraChapter1 wishes the Shahenshah of Indian cinema, the Legendary amitabh bachchan sir a very happy birthday (folded hands emoji). Excited for the upcoming episode of KaunBanegaCrorepati, it was an absolute joy joining you!”
Soon Internet reacted as Amitabh and Rishab meet.
Reacting to the post, a fan said, “There’s no barrier for entertainment! All of us are one industry, one country.” A person wrote, “If there’s someone he truly admires after Appu, it’s Rishab Shetty now. Don’t know the exact reason.” A comment read, “First Kannada actor to be on KBCP show.” An Instagram user said, “Proud moment of our state, and proud of u and all Kantara masterpiece team.”

Produced under the banner Hombale Films, the “Kantara” released on October 2 and is a prequel to his 2022 Kannada blockbuster Kantara.
Set in the 4th Century AD, Kantara: Chapter 1 unravels the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land, according to a press release. The film also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, and Jayaram
About KBC 17.

Amitabh is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, which premiered on August 11 and airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and streams on SonyLIV. He was last seen in Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel. It also featured Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier. The 2024 Tamil-language action drama marked Amitabh’s debut in Tamil.
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