Megastar Amitabh Bachchan had a moment of genuine amusement on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 when contestant Almas Khan from Jaipur confessed that she had dozed off during his 1997 film Mrityudaata — and only woke up when the closing song was already playing.

The Confession That Made Big B Laugh

Almas, while chatting with Amitabh on the popular quiz reality show, recalled a childhood outing to Jaipur's celebrated Raj Mandir theatre with her cousins to watch Mrityudaata. She admitted that while the film's story went largely over her head at that young age, the theatre's ornate interiors and its air-conditioning proved far too comfortable — and she fell sound asleep before the film had even concluded.

In her own words, Almas said: 'Sir, main ek kissa sunana chahati hoon film se related hain aur aapse se related hain... jaga itni khubsurat thi aur AC laga tha ki main soh gayi. I swear sir, jab meri aankh khuli toh film khatam ho chuki thi aur aapka gaana chal raha tha. Lekin maine sabse pehle aapki film dekhi sir.' (Sir, the place was so beautiful and the AC was on that I fell asleep. I swear, sir, when I opened my eyes, the film had already ended and your song was playing. But I saw your film first, sir.)

Amitabh's Witty Comeback

True to his reputation for quick wit, Amitabh Bachchan immediately caught the comic contradiction in Almas' account. He responded with a playful remark: 'Sote sote kaise dekh liya aapne, picture toh khatam ho gayi thi na.' (How did you watch it while sleeping? The film had already ended, right?) The exchange drew warmth from the studio audience and highlighted the easy rapport Amitabh typically builds with contestants on the long-running show.

About the Film Mrityudaata

Mrityudaata, released in 1997, was directed by Mehul Kumar and marked a significant moment — Amitabh Bachchan's return to the big screen after a period away from films. The action drama cast him as Dr Ram Prasad Ghayal, a highly respected surgeon navigating a dramatic storyline.

The film featured an ensemble cast that included Dimple Kapadia as Janki Ghayal, Karisma Kapoor as Renuka Jain, and Arbaaz Ali Khan as Bharat Prasad Ghayal. Veteran actors Paresh Rawal, Mukesh Rishi, Ashish Vidyarthi, Tiku Talsania, Pran, Farida Jalal, and Deepak Tijori rounded out the cast.

The film was produced under Amitabh's own production banner, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL). Its music was composed by Anand-Milind, and the soundtrack featured the popular number 'Na Na Na Na Re', with vocals by Daler Mehndi.

KBC 18 and the Power of Candid Moments

Moments like Almas' confession are a hallmark of Kaun Banega Crorepati's enduring appeal — the show routinely turns personal anecdotes into nationally shared memories. Almas' story also shines a light on the cultural significance of Raj Mandir, Jaipur's iconic single-screen theatre, which has been a landmark destination for Hindi film audiences for decades.

With KBC Season 18 drawing strong viewership, candid exchanges like this one are expected to keep the show's social media buzz alive through the season's run.