Megastar Amitabh Bachchan took audiences by surprise after he revealed the fascinating story behind his legendary surname.
The megastar recalled how his father, celebrated Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, rejected the caste system from childhood and chose “Bachchan” as the family’s surname.
The revelation came during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, when Bachchan discovered that contestant Dr Jagriti shared his roots in Prayagraj and had also studied at the St. Mary’s Convent School, of which the legendary actor is an alumnus.
Recalling the admission process at the school, Bachchan said, “Kya baat kar rahein hain, arey devi ji woh humara bhi pehla school tha. Are aisa bolne ki jarurat nahi hain, lekin ismein ek bahut hi mahatvapurn baat hai joh babuji se humko pata chala.”