From Contestant’s ‘Saheb’ to Real Life: Amitabh Bachchan’s New Naming Game

A surprising phrase uttered by a contestant on the popular quiz show “Kaun Banega Crorepati‑18” turned into a delightful on‑air experiment for host Amitabh Bachchan. The participant said her husband was unable to attend and referred to him as “Saheb.” Curious, Bachchan asked who the “Saheb” was, learning that she affectionately calls her husband Rahul by that name.

Amused, the veteran actor declared that he would borrow the idea for his own household. “Tonight, I will ask Jaya to call me Saheb. It will make my day,” he said, causing laughter across the studio.

The brief interaction highlighted the playful side of the iconic duo, reminding audiences of the couple’s 50‑year journey that began in the early 1970s, blossomed on film sets, and led to marriage in 1973. Their partnership, marked by mutual respect and a shared sense of humor, continues to inspire fans across generations.