Amitabh Bachchan starrer Saudagar was released in 1973.
In ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’, Big B often narrates stories related to his films and personal life. He has been seen talking about everything from his parents to his children. The latest episode of KBC started with Amitabh Bachchan’s Fastest Finger first round, after which Thane’s Tejas Sharadkumar Deshmukh reached the hot seat. Tejas works in a tech company. With the help of all his lifeline and knowledge, Tejas was successful in winning Rs 1,60,000 and after this he decided to quit the show. As soon as Tejas left the show, another round of Fastest Finger First started.
Big B remembered the story related to the merchant
This time Dhanraj Dhirubhai Modi got a chance to sit on the hot seat. During this, Dhanraj told that he considers ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ as his family. While talking to Big B in the show, he also told that he is so fond of KBC that he had even sent an invitation to his wedding to the team. After listening to the contestant, Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he did not know about the marriage otherwise he would have congratulated her. Dhanraj is a resident of Somnath, Gujarat and is preparing for GPSC. Along with this, he also helps in looking after the coconut farming of his father.
When the director told Amitabh to climb a tree
As soon as Dhanraj mentioned coconut farming, Big B remembered the 1973 film ‘Saudagar’. He worked with Nutan in this film. In this film directed by Sudhendu Roy, Big B played the character of a man named ‘Moti’. Recalling this film of his, Big B said, ‘Initially we did a film named ‘Saudagar’. In this film we used to make coconut water. Director Saheb told us that you will have to climb the tree. As soon as we heard this, we said, brother, how will we climb, it is very difficult. Hearing this, the director said – I will not teach you anything.
used to climb trees wearing leather
Big B continues his talk and says – ‘They tie leather on the back and they keep pushing forward and climbing further… there was a lot. But, the most dangerous thing is that if you try to come down quickly because of the thorns protruding from the tree, they get stuck.
Big B’s question to the contestant
While talking about this incident, Big B asked Dhanraj whether he too had ever tried to climb a coconut tree? On this, Dhanraj replies in a funny manner – ‘No sir, I only go to drink coconut water.’ On hearing this, everyone including Amitabh Bachchan burst into laughter.
