Amitabh Bachchan’s Football Frenzy: Mohun Bagan or East Bengal?

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Mohun Bagan or East Bengal? Amitabh Bachchan Reveals His Favorite Football Club

The rivalry between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal has been going on for more than 100 years. Can you guess which team Amitabh Bachchan supports? Keep reading to find out.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 is still one of the most popular TV shows in India. While it’s known as a quiz show, what keeps viewers hooked are the fun things Amitabh Bachchan shares. In a recent episode, he revealed which Indian football club he supports. Want to know? Keep reading.

During the episode, Amitabh asked a contestant a question about sports. He talked about his love for cricket but also mentioned that almost everyone in Bengal loves football. He then asked the contestant whether he supports Mohun Bagan or East Bengal. The contestant chose Mohun Bagan, and Amitabh got excited, saying, “Great choice! I support Mohun Bagan too.”

For those who don’t know, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are two famous rival football clubs in Kolkata. Their rivalry is over 100 years old. Amitabh Bachchan, who spent a lot of time in Kolkata during his younger years, became a fan of Mohun Bagan and watched many football matches.

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In this episode, the contestant, Bachchu Santra from Hooghly, West Bengal, is a government teacher and is preparing for the West Bengal Civil Services. He won Rs. 1,60,000.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 is a quiz show that combines knowledge with inspiration, fun stories, and life-changing cash prizes. The show started on August 12 and airs on Sony TV from Monday to Friday at 9 PM. It’s also available on Sony LIV. In upcoming episodes, Bollywood stars Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan will appear to promote their movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

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