On a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, actor Varun Dhawan appeared alongside directors Raj and DK to promote his upcoming web series Citadel: Honey Bunny. As part of the game, the show’s host, Amitabh Bachchan, posed a question to Dhawan and DK that referenced a notable historical figure, yet it soon became clear that the information given was incorrect, sparking significant online attention and critique.
Kaun Banega Crorepati faces backlash over historical mix-up on actress Zubeida; son and veteran journalist Khalid Mohamed demands clarification
Confusion Over Actress Zubeida’s Identity
During the episode, Big B asked, “Which actress tragically passed away in a plane crash along with her husband, Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur?” The options provided were Sulochana, Mumtaz, Nadira, and Zubeida. Varun Dhawan and Raj and DK, confused by the question, opted to use two of their three lifelines, finally selecting Zubeida as their answer. Bachchan then shared additional details, explaining that Zubeida starred in Alam Ara, India’s first talkie film, and that her life inspired the Bollywood film. Zubeidaawhich starred Karisma Kapoor and Manoj Bajpayee.
However, after the episode aired, social media users pointed out an error in the question’s context, noting that there are two Zubeidas: one, the actress from Alaam Ara, and the other, Maharaja Hanwant Singh’s wife. This discrepancy was quickly highlighted by viewers, who questioned the accuracy of the show’s research.
Zubeida’s Son, Khalid Mohammed, Demands Clarification
The mistake gained further traction when Khalid Mohammed, son of the Alam Ara actress Zubeida and a veteran journalist, publicly addressed the mix-up. He took to social media to seek clarification, writing, “kaunbanegacrorepati… Whoever calls the shots, may I request for a clarification on KBC. Zubeida (Dhanragir) was a renowned actress who featured in Alam AraNot my maa Zubeida, who wished to act but wasn’t permitted by her strict father. How could your research team make such a gaffe?”
Khalid’s comment has fueled further discussion online, with some users supporting his point. One user on Another viewer explained that the Zubeida who starred in Alam Ara was married to the Maharaja of Hyderabad and lived until the late 1980s, contrasting with the details provided on the show.
kaunbanegacrorepati…. Whoever calls the shots may I request for a clarification on KBC. Zubeida (Dhanragir) was renowned actress who featured in Alam Ara. Not my mother Zubeida, did wish to act, wasn’t permitted by her strict father. How cld your research team make such a gaffe?
— khalid mohamed (@Jhajhajha) November 1, 2024
Meanwhile, the channel has not issued any clarification over the same, as of now.
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