Veteran actress Madhuri Dixit paid a heartfelt tribute to Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday on Sunday, 11 October 2026, appearing on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 in Mumbai to mark the milestone occasion alongside the legendary actor.

Madhuri's Tribute on KBC

Speaking on the iconic quiz-based reality show, Madhuri described the experience as deeply humbling. “Mr. Amitabh Bachchan Sir is a true legend, and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ is a legendary show in itself. For millions across India, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan Sir and Kaun Banega Crorepati are simply two sides of the same coin; you cannot imagine one without the other. Walking onto that set to celebrate a milestone birthday for the man who has defined Indian cinema for generations was deeply humbling,” she said.

Madhuri further praised Bachchan’s warmth and effortless charm, adding: “Experiencing his legendary warmth, unmatched grace, and effortless charm in real time is something entirely magical; his true power lies in the way he makes everyone on that hot seat feel like family. Sharing this milestone with him, feeling the incredible energy of that room, and celebrating his journey is a memory I will hold very close.”

A Legacy Across Generations

During the episode, Madhuri also reflected on Bachchan’s ever-growing fan following that transcends generations. Speaking partly in Hindi and Marathi, she told him: “Generations badalti jayengi, lekin aapki fan following badhti jayegi... Kay karnar tumhi ewdha prem gheun..” (‘Generations will keep changing, but your fan following will keep growing... What is it about you that makes people love you so much?’)

The remark drew an emotional response from Bachchan, who has hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati for multiple seasons spanning over two decades, cementing the show’s identity with his own persona.

Bachchan's Response

Overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection, Amitabh Bachchan responded with characteristic humility: “Bahut-bahut dhanyawad aapka. Bhagwan ki tarah hote hain ye log. Jis din aap logon ka sneha-pyar band ho jayega, hum bhi band ho jayenge..” (‘Thank you very, very much. These people are like God to us. The day your affection and love for us stop, we too will come to an end.’)

The exchange between two of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars was widely noted as a touching moment on the long-running show, underscoring the deep regard the film fraternity holds for Bachchan.

Context and Significance

Notably, Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 has been running with Amitabh Bachchan as host, a role he has reprised almost every season since the show’s debut in 2000. Madhuri’s appearance as a celebrity guest for the birthday episode is consistent with the show’s tradition of inviting prominent film personalities to mark special occasions. The episode adds to a broader cultural moment as the film industry and fans across India acknowledge Bachchan’s extraordinary career spanning more than five decades.