Imagine your heart pounding, lights blazing, and the entire country watching as you sit across from Amitabh Bachchan on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati. You expect difficult questions, money that may change your life, and perhaps even a clever one-liner from Bollywood’s Shahenshah.
However, you are unlikely to see Amitabh Bachchan responding, “You have opened my eyes,” while gazing at you with sincere respect.
That’s precisely what happened when a contestant’s straightforward and sincere explanation of veganism started a dialogue that changed the megastar’s and millions of viewers’ perspectives on food, compassion, and daily decisions.
KBC Moment That Made Amitabh Bachchan Think
Following an eye-opening explanation from a KBC contestant, Amitabh Bachchan claimed that veganism “troubled” him.
After learning about the moral implications of veganism on a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was clearly troubled. The goal of veganism is to lessen harm and stop animal exploitation by abstaining from all items derived from animals, including meat, dairy, eggs, leather, and even cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
However, the megastar experienced a truly intimate moment on this particular show.
Viral KBC Clip Sparks Fresh Debate On Veganism
People have been advocating for animals for many years, but as the internet has grown in popularity and people’s knowledge of digital issues has increased, conversations about cruelty and mindful eating have gained more traction. Veganism has consequently gained a lot of attention — even Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan seems to have been surprised to discover what veganism actually means.
Sharma informs Bachchan about his seven-year vegan journey in the now-viral video. “So you don’t use anything that comes from an animal?” inquires Bachchan.
“I feel like they want to live, just like we do,” says Sharma. “Anything derived from animals is off-limits to me. Milk is only intended for calves. No species can remain pregnant during their whole lives; instead, they must be artificially inseminated. It doesn’t seem ethical to me.”
“Jaa kar ke aaj pareshaan honga main (I will go home today and feel troubled about this),” Bachchan said in response, adding, “You have opened my eyes.”
Is Amitabh Bachchan A Vegetarian?
For many years, Amitabh Bachchan has lived a largely vegetarian lifestyle. Around the year 2000, he reportedly made the switch to vegetarianism. He even talked about how, as a child, he liked eating non-vegetarian food but eventually gave it up for health concerns on KBC Season 15.
What Does Amitabh Bachchan Usually Consume During The Day?
Details of Bachchan’s diet during filming were disclosed by a chef from Lucknow who prepared meals for him in 2019:
bhurji and a glass of milk for breakfast, rotis, simple dal, and green veggies for lunch, dinner is usually only soup or a very light meal. Rice is carefully avoided.
Amitabh Bachchan is said to have adopted a very strict, health-conscious regimen throughout the years, giving up rice, sweets, all non-vegetarian cuisine, tea, coffee, alcohol, and aerated drinks.
Is The Superstar Going To Become Vegan?
Although Amitabh Bachchan hasn’t declared a move to veganism, it’s obvious that Sharma’s explanation caused him to reevaluate the moral implications of eating choices. It’s unclear if this moment will result in a change, but it undoubtedly started a crucial national dialogue.