Introduction: Abhishek Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan will welcome his son Abhishek Bachchan for a special episode on
Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, this Friday. It will also feature director Shoojit Sircar, and author Arjun Sen as they promote their new film, I Want to Talk. While the episode promises humour, moved by Arjun Sen’s emotional story, Abhishek will be seen reflecting on fatherhood.

The heartfelt exchange began when Abhishek Bachchan shared how
Shoojit Sircar narrated the story of I Want to Talk. Abhishek recalled,
“Shoojit da didn’t tell me the entire story. He only spoke about
Arjun da’s life and his journey, and that alone left a lasting impression on me.”

Arjun Sen

Then shared a deeply personal memory of being told he had only 100 days to live.
He described living in darkness for three days,
with the only light coming from the refrigerator.
His motivation to fight came when his three-year-old daughter,
Raka, entered his room, cleaned it, and took him out.
She asked him three questions: “What is dying? Are you dying?
Will you dance at my wedding?”
His reflexive promise that he would not die and would dance at her wedding became his life’s mission.

This story moved Abhishek Bachchan, who reflected on the
bond fathers share with their daughters. He said,
“This really touched my heart. Shweta Di is your daughter,
so you understand this emotion. Aaradhya is my daughter,
and Shoojit da has two daughters. We are all ‘girl dads,’
and we truly understand that emotion.” He added,
“What resonated with me most was Arjun’s promise to his daughter.
Despite everything he was going through,
he assured her he would fight to be there for her,
to dance at her wedding. That unwavering commitment as a father is beyond words. .”