Sony Entertainment Television’s quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, hosted by the legendary , continues to captivate audiences with its heartwarming stories and thrilling gameplay. Delving into his treasure trove of memories as he engaged with contestant Swapn Chaturvedi from Madhya Pradesh, Big B delighted the audience with lesser-known stories of one of his most iconic performances of all time, reminiscing about his iconic song 'Sara Zamana' from the film ' '. ADVERTISEMENT Amitabh Bachchan reminisces about shooting the song 'Sara Zamana' Contestant Swapn expressed his admiration for the film, ‘Yaarana’ sharing that it’s one of his favourite films, a movie he could watch over and over again.
He asked Mr. Bachchan about his versatility as an actor, exploring various genres throughout his career. In a lighthearted response, Amitabh Bachchan quipped, "Hum toh naukri ke chakkar mein hote hain, bas naukri mil jaye!" (I’m just trying to get a job!).
He then fondly recalled the famous song 'Sara Zamana', revealing that it was his suggestion to shoot the song in a stadium. The newly opened Netaji Subhas Chandra Stadium back then in Kolkata was huge, and they decided to shoot during the day. However, around 50,000 to 60,000 people turned up to watch the shoot, while the seating capacity was only 12,000 to 15,000.
The situation forced them to stop filming and leave. Amitabh Bachchan recalls getting electric shocks Later, Amitabh Bachchan suggested shooting at night, .